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Many NYC congregations rent their space. As real estate prices soar, how do they find a home?

Congregations often have very specific needs: enough space, walking distance, and availability. In Manhattan's soaring real estate market, finding a space to rent has become all the more difficult.

JCC photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images; For Rent photo by Paige Taylor White
The yellow and black flag of Palestinian Islamic Jihad seen during a pro-Palestinian protest in New York City, October 7, 2025.

Hamas, PIJ flags waved at NYC October 7 massacre anniversary march

NEW YORK CITY mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks to the media while campaigning earlier this month.

Mamdani: 'Netanyahu launched a genocidal war in wake of October 7'

Muhlenberg College Hillel is pictured at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S. March 26, 2025.

Innovative program at CUNY colleges retools Hillels as social service hubs for students


Andrew Cuomo nabs endorsements from Jewish groups after Eric Adams drops out of NYC mayoral race

A wave of Jewish endorsements backs Cuomo for NYC mayor, with groups calling him the best candidate to fight rising antisemitism after Adams suspends his campaign.

Andrew Cuomo speaks outside the West Side Institutional Synagogue, April 1, 2025, New York City.

Pro-Israel Adams drops out of mayoral race, but does it change anything for NYC Jews?

Polls show that even if Cuomo and Mamdani go head-to-head, Mamdani is expected to win with 52% of the vote.

 FILE PHOTO: New York City Mayor Eric Adams speaks during a news conference at 1 Police Plaza in New York City, US, April 3, 2024.

Mamdani clashes with ADL on who represents Jewish New Yorkers

Jonathan Greenblatt criticized Zohran Mamdani for telling Jews who represents them, after Mamdani said there were better voices for Jewish New Yorkers than the ADL.

 NYC democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protesters. (illustration)

New York Mayor Adams drops re-election bid, leaving Cuomo and Mamdani as frontrunners

The NYC mayoral election will likely go between Zohran Mamdani and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.

 New York City Mayor Eric Adams addresses reporters at a Feb. 2025 press conference.

Netanyahu visit sparks New York City protests

Anti-Israel activists marched across town to protest outside the United Nations General Assembly.

People attend a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as he delivers an address at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters, in New York, U.S., September 26, 2025

'Remember Oct. 7': Israel launches interactive billboard campaign in New York amid PM's UNGA speech

The Prime Minister's Office and Spokesperson's unit initiated a public diplomacy campaign in New York City with billboards, including QR codes, on billboards and trucks around the UN HQ and Times Sq.

Prime Minister's Office launches public diplomacy campaign including trucks with billboards to commemorate Hamas's October 7 massacre, September 26, 2025.

Palestine recognition is 'disgraceful capitulation,' Netanyahu says ahead of NY flight

He will also meet with US President Donald Trump on Monday and will return to Israel on Tuesday morning. 

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara at Ben-Gurion Airport, September 25, 2025.

Telecom disruption plot near UNGA meeting area thwarted by Secret Service in NYC

The Secret Service discovered approximately 100,000 SIM cards and more than 300 co-located SIM servers, which could have shut down foreign leaders' communications at UNGA.

A US Secret Service agent exits a roadblock manned by NYPD officers near United Nations headquarters, during the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, US, September 23, 2025.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani wishes Jews a Shana Tova amid antisemitism controversy

Mamdani has been accused of antisemitism and anti-Zionism, and recently called for New York to divest from Israel bonds.

ZOHRAN MAMDANI attends a watch party on the night of his primary victory in June, becoming the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor on the November ballot. The risks of his win go far beyond New York City, the writers warn.

NY Democrats hesitate to back Mamdani over Israel stance, Biden snub

For some, Mamdani’s approach when Biden and Harris were running is evidence that Democrats should feel under no obligation to support him now.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks to the media during a campaign stop with striking members of Teamsters Local 210 in the Bronx borough of New York City, U.S., September 15, 2025.

Jewish Holocaust survivor beaten to death, nursing home roommate charged

Nina Kravtsov was from a small Ukrainian town. She was forced into a ghetto with several other family members when her town was invaded.

Kings County Supreme Court building. (illustrative)