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Mayor Promises Relief for Day Cares Ahead of School Year

By Jewish Press Staff

In a news release Monday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and School Chancellor Kamar Samuels said in a news release that the city government would “bring every resource to bear” to produce the supplies and funds day care providers need in time for the school year’s start next week. This was after many early childhood centers told […]

News & Views / News Briefs

Eretz HaKodesh Announces Milestone Size of Gap-Year-Student Fund

By Jewish Press Staff

Olim B’Limud has reached a milestone of approximately forty million Israeli new shekalim distributed among participating yeshivos and seminaries. A program of the Jewish Agency for Isael in cooperation with the Israeli Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, Olim B’LImud offers a range of financial assistance and educational supplements for gap year students studying in Israel. […]

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Second-Home Tax Opposed by Blakeman Heads Back to Court

By Jewish Press Staff

The Mamdani Administration Tuesday addressed concerns about the disjointed rollout of its second-home tax, announcing the reduction of over four thousand property owners from the list it produced of those who would be required; and the extension of the deadline to prove homeowners’ New York City residency. The statement, the most detailed defense of the […]

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Mamdani Administration to Change Rules and Improve Design of Scaffolding

By Jewish Press Staff

In a press statement today, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Department of Buildings Commissioner Ahmed Tigani announced new enforcement measures to take sidewalk sheds down faster and proposed designs to make them less intrusive.Among other new rules from the DOB, building owners will be required to effect repairs more quickly and dismantle sheds safely on a […]

News & Views / News Briefs

Remains Discovered of Soldier Who Fell in First Lebanon War

By Jewish Press Staff

Israel announced today the recovery of the remains of Yehuda Katz, an IDF soldier who went missing during the First Lebanon War, after the Battle of Sultan Yacoub June 11th, 1982.“In an operation led by the Military Intelligence and a joint community effort with the Mossad, the remains of Yehuda were located and brought to […]

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Mamdani Defends Lack of Jews in Judicial Panel Recommendations

By Jewish Press Staff

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani defended the choice of members of his newly unveiled judicial advisory panel, which had drawn criticism for having no Jews. “Any suggestion that there would be any decision made or motivated by religion, it does bother me,” he said. He also defended his rejection of retired Appellate […]

News & Views / News Briefs

Judge Declines to Dismiss Piegaro Lawsuit Against Princeton, Campus Police

By Jewish Press Staff

David Piegaro’s civil lawsuit against Princeton University and its top campus cop will proceed, federal Judge Zahid Quraishi wrote in a 29-page opinion Friday. Piegaro, a former Princeton student and Jewish US Army veteran, sued the school and the cop, Kenneth E. Strother, Jr., for violating his civil rights in their harsh treatment of him […]

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Mayor's Office Denies Emanuel's Recollection of Conversation

By Jewish Press Staff

Anna Bahr, top spokeswoman for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, accused Rahm Emanuel of lying about a conversation the latter had with Mamdani in September. The former Chicago mayor was recently interviewed by the podcast "Unholy," where he said: “I said, ‘Look, you are your father’s son. I’m my father’s son. You chant ‘a […]

News & Views / News Briefs

First 100 Points for a Kosher Wine Goes to Covenant

By Jewish Press Staff

Decanter critic Jonathan Cristaldi had rewarded a perfect 100-point rating to Covenant Wines 2023 Covenant Solomon Lot 70, making the latter the first kosher wine so honored in a major wine publication. "This is a remarkable Kosher wine," wrote Cristaldi, "The wine is seamless with pristine flavours, firm ripe tannins and layers of complexity. Just […]

Where Am I

Where Am I: High on the Mountain

By Jewish Press Staff

Almost the highest community in Israel.

Europe / On Campus / Education

Two Foundations Set Out to Revitalize Jewish Education in Europe

By Jewish Press Staff

Starting in Rome, the Yael and Lauder Foundations embarked on a mega-philanthropic partnership to revitalize Jewish education in Europe.

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Safeguarding the Holy Land of Israel this Tu B'Av with NEW Fruit Trees

By Jewish Press Staff

The sages said that Tu B'Av the 15th of Av is one of the two greatest festivals of the year. Many years ago the daughters of Jerusalem would go dance in the vineyards on the 15th of Av, and whoever did not have a wife would go there to find himself a bride. The Talmud considers […]

In Print / Features

Former NYS Assemblyman Arrested

By Jewish Press Staff

The protest was not publicized on social media, so no pro-Palestinian protestors showed up.

Obituaries

Shai Ish-Shalom, Entebbe Veteran, 68

By Jewish Press Staff

In 2012, JewishPress.com interviewed Shai where he told us about his amazing life.

Book Reviews

The Story of Sol Bloom, the Most Powerful Jew in Congress During the Holocaust

By Jewish Press Staff

America First explores the life of one of the most colorful Jews to ever grace the halls of Congress. 

Events

Teens Celebrate the Power of Connection at TorahNoar Unity Conference

By Jewish Press Staff

The Aderaba conference was the initiative of Sulamot, founded by the Chief Rabbi of Gush Etzion, Rav Yosef Zvi Rimon, and the Rothenberg Family Foundation, founded by Robbie Rothenberg.

Israel / History / News Briefs

Ahead of Jabotinsky Day, Young Israelis Unfamiliar with Ze'ev Jabotinsky and Revisionist Movement

By Jewish Press Staff

This July 18th marks 100 years since Ze'ev Jabotinsky's formative essay "The Iron Wall",

US

PM Netanyahu's 4th of July Speech

By Jewish Press Staff

Netanyahu spoke at the US Embassy's event at the Israel Museum.

Photo of the Day / Judea & Samaria / Kosher Food News

Photo Essay: Thousands Celebrate at the Tekoa Beer Festival in Gush Etzion

By Jewish Press Staff

A festive atmosphere, excellent beer, food and a concert by Israeli rock legend Berry Sakharoff, resulted in an incredible summer evening at the Desert Beer Festival in Tekoa.

Israel / United Nations (UN)

First-Ever UN Legal Advisers' Delegation Tours Israel to Witness Challenges and Vibrant Civil Society

By Jewish Press Staff

Ambassador Meirav Eilon Shahar: "I am convinced that the diplomats who joined this tour will see Israel from a whole different perspective in the future.”

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