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Two Israeli films selected for Tribeca Festival
Ruthy Pribar’s new feature, "What Is to Come," has been selected for the international competition, while also heading to Tribeca is Gidi Dar and Shuli Rand's film, "Moishe Badhan."
Dozens arrested in NYC during protests against US support for Israel
Mamdani condemns Iran war, claims conflict led to violence, prejudice within US
Pakistani pleads guilty to planning ISIS-inspired Oct. 7 anniversary terror attack on NYC's Jews
NYC nurse fired after harassing Israeli tourists in Times Square
Jennifer Koonings, who has a history of anti-Israel political activism, had been employed by Inspire Mental Health Services.
NYPD: 55% of confirmed hate crimes in New York City are antisemitic
Confirmed hate crimes rose by 11.7%, with 55% of all these confirmed hate crimes being antisemitic, despite Jews making up only approximately 10% of NYC's population.
A Passover Seder's lost integrity: Why inviting Zohran Mamdani was a strategic misstep - opinion
A Passover Seder is a structured transmission of Jewish memory, beginning with oppression in Egypt and culminating in the affirmation of Jewish continuity.
Tensions flare at Passover seder over Mamdani’s inclusion
The episode comes as Mamdani has faced scrutiny from segments of New York’s Jewish community over his responses to antisemitic incidents.
Persian Jews mark Nowruz in New York City as war with Iran casts a shadow
The holiday is celebrated by Iranians of all religious backgrounds, with Iranians in the diaspora hoping for a change for the better in their homeland this year.
NYC Council approves ‘buffer zone’ legislation insulating houses of worship from protests
The “buffer zone” legislation for religious institutions was passed with a vote of 44-5, reaching a super-majority that will make it immune from a potential veto.
Israeli victims of Iranian terrorism among those to be compensated after sale of NYC skyscraper
The United States first sought to seize the 650 Fifth Avenue skyscraper in 2008, after learning of the Iranian government-owned bank’s secret interest in the property.
NYC is the greatest city in the world – Sid Rosenberg wants it to stay that way - opinion
New York is the greatest city in the world. Let’s make sure it stays that way.
Two pilots killed as Air Canada Express plane hits fire truck at LaGuardia airport
The US Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop for all planes at the airport, according to a notice from the regulator.
‘Buffer zones’ come to California, as a lawmaker proposes limiting protests near houses of worship
Supporters say the bill is needed amid a rise in antisemitism and a wave of demonstrations outside synagogues, including at Los Angeles’ Wilshire Boulevard Temple and Adas Torah.
