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Israeli comedian cancels New York City show after pro-Palestine protest blocks club entrance
Hochman, who had previously served as an IDF soldier in Gaza, appeared outside the venue despite the show's cancellation, meeting his fans with hugs and jokes.
Mamdani tells 'The View' he would push rent freeze, vows to fight antisemitism
This was not protest, it was a threat to New York’s Jewish community - opinion
Mamdani sought input from NY Jews before condemning pro-Hamas protest, NYT reports
Rabbis who criticized Mamdani say they were ‘heartened’ after meeting with him on Thursday
Ammiel Hirsch, senior rabbi of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue and one of Mamdani’s loudest critics from the pulpit, was relatively complimentary of the mayor-elect in an interview.
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
The new executive order bars city officials from taking actions that would “discriminate” against Israel, Israeli citizens or entities otherwise associated with Israel.
NYC Mayor Adams signs executive orders protecting Jewish community, Israel investments
Mayor Eric Adams signed orders barring city officials from taking actions that "discriminate" against the State of Israel or Israeli citizens, and tightening security for places of worship.
Netanyahu says he’ll visit New York City despite mayor-elect Mamdani's threat to arrest him
When asked whether Netanyahu was willing to test whether Mamdani would follow through on the arrest threat, Netanyahu suggested Sorkin “wait and see.”
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.
