New York
Aliyah in wartime Israel: Building a new home, opening an English bookstore
From London curator to Tel Aviv entrepreneur, Michal Goldschmidt turned uncertainty into opportunity, opening Bookhaus during wartime and building a new community space for English readers.
Wine Talk: Wining in the kitchen
Long Island father and teen son arrested for swastika graffiti, explosive materials in home
Trump administration probes NYC Education Department over pro-Palestinian group
Antisemitism in the US comes from all sides, more dangerous than ever - opinion
The antisemitism that led to the Jackson synagogue being burnt down is very much alive, and now at its most concerning levels.
New Israel Fund's Gitzin: Defending democracy amid growing division
Mickey Gitzin takes the helm of NIF during a turbulent time in Israel, balancing the pursuit of democracy, equality, and a vision for a peaceful future amid rising political tension.
Hochul proposes buffer zones around houses of worship after pro-Hamas synagogue protest
"That’s harassment. And targeting a Jewish community in this way is antisemitism," said Hochul in the wake of a pro-Hamas protest.
If New York can expel Betar US, why can't it crack down on anti-Israel extremists? - comment
If the legal tools exist, and they can be applied to marginal groups such as Betar, then Jewish leadership and the state of New York can also apply them to WOL and other anti-Israel groups.
Mamdani praises disbanding of Zionist organization Betar accused of Islamophobia, extremism
The AG announced the settlement with Betar, which is considered to be a far-right Zionist not-for-profit group, on Tuesday.
A century before Trump targeted Somalis, Jews faced politics of blame
In 1908, New York City Police Commissioner Theodore A. Bingham claimed Jews accounted for half of New York’s crimes.
How post-war world order is collapsing under the weight of new US ambitions - opinion
The post-WWII world order is crumbling as the US, Russia, and China challenge global rules and institutions.
Democrats denouncing pro-Hamas chants shouldn't require headlines - editorial
Democrats were right to condemn pro-Hamas chants in New York, but the speed and rarity of the response expose how low the bar has become for confronting antisemitism.
Bondi Beach hero, Ahmed al-Ahmed, pauses recovery plans, meetings due to new severe pain
Ahmed had arrived in New York earlier in the week to pursue the next stage of what he described as his "treatment journey." During his stay, he had appeared on multiple US TV shows.
Michael Rapaport joins cast of Matchmaking 3, filming in Israel
Rapaport has become an outspoken advocate for Israel and against antisemitism since the outbreak of war on October 7, 2023.
