New york city
Mamdani's views on Israel legitimize violence against Jews, Herzog says in NYC
“Returning to Zion and connecting to Israel are cornerstones of Jewish faith for thousands of years. Delegitimizing that right encourages violence and threatens religious freedom," said Herzog.
Eric Adams issues executive order barring BDS, throwing down gauntlet for successor Zohran Mamdani
NYC Mayor Adams signs executive orders protecting Jewish community, Israel investments
Netanyahu says he’ll visit New York City despite mayor-elect Mamdani's threat to arrest him
NYC Jewish groups to hold solidarity rally for Park East Synagogue
Jewish groups across New York are planning a solidarity rally near Park East Synagogue weeks after an anti-Israel protest targeted an Aliyah event.
America’s oldest Jewish congregation launches a kosher food pantry on the Upper West Side
Shearith Israel, an Orthodox congregation that is also known as The Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue, was established in 1654, making it the oldest congregation in the United States.
Majority of US Jews think Mamdani is antisemitic, anti-Zionist, poll finds
A new survey reported widespread concern over the NYC mayor-elect, alongside strong support for Zionism 50 years after the UN “Zionism is racism” resolution.
Jewish moderate Julie Menin claims victory as next New York City Council speaker
Manhattan councilwoman Julie Menin claims enough support to become New York City Council speaker, signaling a possible shift toward moderation under mayor-elect Mamdani.
NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch apologizes to Park East Synagogue over anti-Israel protest response
“People have the right to protest, including within sight and sound of a house of worship. They have the right to say things that are incredibly painful to hear. I understand that pain," Tisch said.
Faith post-Gaza captivity: Former hostages visit Rebbe’s New York grave
“Until now, our families prayed here for us to come home," said former hostage Matan Angrest. "Today, I came only to say thank you."
What those surprised by the Trump-Mamdani meeting do not understand - analysis
The newly elected mayor of New York City and the president, a native New Yorker, discussed affordability, energy costs, and Israel before ahead of Mamdani taking office.
Jewish safety must top Trump-Mamdani meeting agenda - editorial
US President Trump’s meeting with Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani spotlights concerns over the safety of New York’s Jewish community amid rising antisemitism and tense rhetoric.
'Death to IDF': Anti-Israel activists protest outside event at New York synagogue
The protesters chanted “Resistance is glorious,” “Intifada revolution,” and “Resistance, you make us proud; take another settler out,” footage posted to social media revealed.
Trump to meet NYC mayor-elect Mamdani at White House on Friday
Mamdani told reporters earlier this week that his team had reached out to the White House to arrange a meeting. According to Trump, "We have agreed that this meeting will take place [...] on Friday."
Imam-led walkout over Jewish participant at CUNY interfaith event draws wide condemnation
“I came here to this event not knowing that I would be sitting next to a Zionist, and this is something I’m not going to accept. My people are being killed right now in Gaza,” said the imam-led.
