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NY / Politics / Police and Crime / Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Police Investigate Swastikas on NYC New School Dormitory Doors

By JNi.Media

One student said the experience "felt very violating and personal because it happened in a space where we live, where we hang out, where we sleep."

Israel / NY / News Briefs / United Nations (UN)

Jewish Organizations Protest UNESCO Insult to Judaism

By Jewish Press Staff

Marchers protested UNESCO's effort to erase Judaism from the Jewish people's holiest sites.

Jewish / NY / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Religion

Historic Upper West Side Conservative Synagogue Going Condo

By JNi.Media

"In Judaism buildings aren’t so important, they are places that we use… but we move, we move a lot."

IDF & Security / NY / Hamas / Sports

Now They are Going After Jewish Summer Camps

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Jewish campers emulating IDF exercises were compared to Hamas training camps.

Jewish / NY / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / Religion

'Holy Trash' Exhibition Turns Lost Synagogue Books into Stone

By JNi.Media

My Genizah is a hard-edge, personal commentary on the making of the Jewish archive from the documents of the Genizah.

NY / Elections

Election 2016 The Jewish Perspective

By Jewish Press Staff

Questions will be taken from the audience as well as those put together by the sponsors of the forum.

NY / Elections

Nadler Or Rosenthal? The Race For New York’s 10th CD

By Marc Gronich

Nadler and Rosenthal seem to be engaging in a bit of one-upmanship on who cares more for Israel, which is not necessarily a bad thing.

NY / Politics / From the Paper

Albany Beat

By Marc Gronich

Several lawmakers either testified or submitted testimony to the commission supporting a pay raise; some lawmakers, mainly Republicans, have called on the commission to reject a raise.

Terrorism / NY

BDS: The New Kristallnacht

By State Senator Simcha Felder

Those who promote BDS – who try to economically strangle the Jewish people living in Israel – share the same goals as the monsters who took sledgehammers to shuls and set fire to Jewish homes.

NY / The Courts / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / Holocaust

Heirs of Jewish Refugee Suing Met over Stolen Picasso

By JNi.Media

According to the suit, the original, Jewish owner sold the painting under duress for $13,200, when he and his wife were in Paris, to pay for their escape to Brazil.

NY / Politics / News Briefs / Religion / Judaism / Local

Newcomer Rabbinic Organization Launches Lower East Side Eruv Against Establishment View

By JNi.Media

The new group encourages its constituencies "to pursue guidance from its own rabbinic authorities and to continue the spirit of mutual respect and dignity that Jewish practice demands and engenders."

NY / Politics / News Briefs / Jerusalem

Jerusalem Mayor Awards Pollard Gold Pin in NY Chance Meeting

By JNi.Media

Barkat told the Pollards, "Since Jonathan is not allowed to go to Jerusalem, the eternal city of the Jewish people will come to him in New York or anywhere else in the world."

Jewish / NY / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / Jerusalem / The Temple Mount / Religion

'Jerusalem 1000-1400: Every People Under Heaven' at the Met

By JNi.Media

A kind of Jerusalem fever gripped much of the world from about 1000 to 1400. Across three continents, thousands made their way to the Holy City—from Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions alike.

NY / Politics / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Media / Anti-Israel NGOs / Jerusalem / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

'Jewish Voice for Peace' Rallies Against Jewish Club Owner's Right to Bar Anti-Israel Event

By JNi.Media

The JVP letter willfully ignores the fact that the club owners have declared their support for the BLM agenda, but would not accept the movement's recent turn against the Jewish State.

Jewish / NY / UK / History / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

'Mrs. Carl Meyer and her Children' at the Jewish Museum

By JNi.Media

Lady Meyer was a socially concerned philanthropist supporting working class women, underprivileged families, and women’s suffrage.

Jewish / NY / Politics / Elections / Iran / News Briefs / Science and Tech

Ground Zero for the Iran Deal: Rosenthal Versus Nadler

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

"This district is literally Ground Zero and our representative supported the Iran Deal? Is no one paying attention," Rosenthal queries.

Jewish / NY / History / News Briefs / Photo of the Day / Obituaries

Jewish Woman Who Sealed WW2 with a Kiss Dead at 92

By JNi.Media

Friedman recalled, "On the way home, another sailor kissed me, just one on the cheek and went on his way. The sailors were especially happy."

Terrorism / IDF & Security / Jewish / NY / News Briefs

15th Anniversary of 9/11: Volunteering to Cope With Loss

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

For one New Yorker, dealing with his 9/11 loss has manifested itself by helping others.

NY / Politics / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / Anti-Israel NGOs

Jewish Owned Times Square Club Drops Black Lives Matter Event over Israel

By JNi.Media

An email the club owners sent to ticket buyers reads, “As we can’t support these positions, we’ve accordingly decided to cancel the concert."

Israel / NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Video of the Day

NYC Councilman Successfully Takes on Neturei Karta at Anti-BDS Hearing

By Video of the Day

NY Councilman Greenfield got fed up with hearing the anti-Israel tirades at the meeting, in particular from the Neturei Karta leader.

NY / From the Paper

Questions Surround New Kosher Food Booth At New York State Fair

By Marc Gronich

I can tell you our price point is probably lower than our competitors at the New York State Fair. We want to make it where everyone can try the food….

NY

If Memory Serves…

By State Senator Simcha Felder

The good news is that there are resources available for those suffering from Alzheimer’s, as well as those who help them and their loved ones.

Haredim & Hassidim / NY / Police and Crime / The Courts / News Briefs

Mayer Herskovic Accused of Leading Beating of Brooklyn Black Gay Man

By JNi.Media

His DNA was found on the heel of the victim’s sneaker, which was found on the roof of a nearby building.

NY / Elections

The Election Season Heats Up

By Tiferet Schafler

This year’s candidates come to the table with the perfect blend of grassroots’ background and involvement and higher-up political success.

NY / Elections

The Many Faces Of Election Season 2016

By Molly Meisels

The election season in Brooklyn is no different. As a borough with one of the most eclectic mixes of ethnicities in all of America, voting for representatives is very important to its inhabitants.

Israel / NY / UK / News Briefs / Asia / South America / Sports

Israel to Compete at World Baseball Qualifier in Brooklyn, NY

By Jewish Press News Desk

Israeli American baseball fans are paying attention to the action in Brooklyn: next month Israel competes against 3 countries in NYC.

NY

Crown Heights Riots – 25 Years Later: A Look Back at Jewish Press Coverage

By Jewish Press Staff

The leader told W., “If you're not off the streets in a few seconds when I come back, that will be the end of you,” and began to walk away.

Jewish / NY / Politics / Elections / News Briefs / Media

Dershowitz to Play Trump in Hillary's Debate Prep

By JNi.Media

Mark Green told WNYC the Democratic candidate should have a team of one overall manager, one surrogate, and a team of ten advisers who remind her to smile a lot.

Terrorism / NY / Police and Crime / News Briefs

JFK Terminal Evacuated After Gunshot Reports

By Jewish Press News Desk

Videos show police searching for the reported shooter and evacuating the terminal.

Jewish / NY / Politics / Police and Crime / News Briefs / Media

NY Cops Stage Traffic Stop So Jewish Guy Can Propose to Girlfriend

By JNi.Media

The Post, in its unique fashion, used the story to rehash the NYPD bribery scandal involving accusations against the Shomrim.

NY

Law And Order – Or Chaos?

By State Senator Simcha Felder

Being anti-prejudice should not require blindness to facts or tolerance of abhorrent happenstances.

NY / Politics / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / Jerusalem

Coming to Jerusalem: Louis C.K. and his Jewish Root

By JNi.Media

Louis C.K. noted that the word “Jew” is “the only word that is the polite thing to call a group of people and the slur for the same group."

NY / Politics / From the Paper

Albany Beat

By Marc Gronich

“Investors should be able to trust that their hard-earned money is being is properly managed and is not being pocketed for personal use,” said Schneiderman in a prepared statement.

Israel / Jewish / NY / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

NY May Lose One of Its Pro-Israel Congressional Seats to Sanders' Backed Democrat

By JNi.Media

Teachout is on the record as opposing NY Gov. Cuomo’s new order prohibiting awarding state contracts to BDS-supporting companies, which has earned her the support to many pro-BDS groups.

NY / Politics / From the Paper

Albany Beat

By Marc Gronich

Goldfeder served five years in the Assembly. He told The Jewish Press, “This is not where I want to be at this time in my life.”

Jewish / NY / Politics / The Courts / News Briefs / Religion

New York's Oldest Congregation to Appeal Ruling on Newport Synagogue $7.4 Million Grab

By JNi.Media

The Newport congregation testified they had to sell the ornaments because their numbers were starting to dwindle and they could no longer afford to pay a rabbi.

Jewish / NY / News Briefs / Chessed and Tzedaka

Masbia To Reopen Facility In Boro Park with Crowdfunding Campaign

By Jewish Press Staff

New facility to feed the needy to be open 7 days a week and will include traditional Sabbath and holiday meals.

NY / Politics / News Briefs / Local

Felder-Cusick Bill Foils City Council Efforts to Force Additional Taxes on New Yorkers

By Jewish Press Staff

“I’ve been disgusted every time I’ve heard the absurd plastic bag tax legislation introduced.”

NY / Politics / News Briefs / Judaism

Orthodox Shul Will Keep LGBT Shabbaton Despite Neighborhood Rabbis' Objection

By JNi.Media

"We encourage you to show your support by coming to shul this Shabbat for services and for the Shabbaton programming, and we welcome your feedback, questions, and notes of support."

Haredim & Hassidim / NY / News Briefs / Religion / Judaism / Assimilation

Lower East Side Rabbis Hint at Excommunicating Orthodox Shul for LGBT Shabbaton

By JNi.Media

The signatories at the bottom of a letter titled "An important Message to the Community" include Rabbis David and Reuven Feinstein, the sons and spiritual heirs of the late Rabbi Moshe Feinstein.

Jewish / NY / Politics / News Briefs / Business and Economy / Video of the Day / Arts and Entertainment / Sports

Patriots' Owner Cites Chapters of the Fathers at YU's Keynote Address

By JNi.Media

“I’m not a Starbucks guy. I’m a Dunkin Donuts guy, but I like to pay for the coffee of the other folks behind me in line,” Kraft revealed.

NY / Politics / UK / Government / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS / Anti-Israel NGOs

Ipsos Survey: One Third of American Students Support Boycotting Israel

By JNi.Media

The good news is that a 62% majority of US respondents believe that the BDS movement is a form of modern anti-Semitism.

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / Sports

Staten Island JCC Receives Anti-Semitic Messages over Basketball Score

By JNi.Media

“We work very hard to make sure we instill the right values, so it is disturbing.”

NY / Politics / From the Paper

Albany Beat

By Marc Gronich

News from the state capitol in Albany...

Jewish / NY / Politics / News Briefs / Health and Medicine / Religion

75 Children Contract Chickenpox in Williamsburg Outbreak, Failure to Inoculate Cited

By JNi.Media

The problem is that by reducing the number of vaccinated children, the community at large is exposed to a greater risk.

Jewish / NY / The Courts / News Briefs / Religion

Judge Awards Newport, RI Synagogue to Congregation Despite NY Landlord's Claim

By JNi.Media

Saying they were the trustees, not the owners, Judge McConnell chastised Shearith Israel for claiming ownership and removed it as Touro’s trustee.

NY / Politics / Eye on "Palestine" / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / Judea & Samaria / Settlements

Anti-Zionist Mob Invades Brooklyn Museum to Protest Nuance and Humanism

By JNi.Media

When white people decolonize their oppressors, does it count as liberation, or does it automatically constitute an occupation?

NY / Politics / From the Paper

Albany Beat

By Marc Gronich

Felder May Return To Democratic Conference; EITC Defeated Once Again The failure to include the Education Investment Tax Credit (EITC) in the latest state budget has many factions roiled. It is seen as a victory for the teachers’ unions and another blow for groups such as the Catholic Conference, Agudath Israel of America, (AIA) and […]

Haredim & Hassidim / NY / News Briefs / On Campus / Education / Judaism

Protesters Want Answers On NYC Investigation of Yeshiva Curricula

By Jewish Press News Desk

A group of parents, former teachers and yeshiva alumni demand to know the progress of an investigation into NYC yeshivas.

NY / Politics / News Briefs / Islamists

NYC Gives $500K to Group Led by Violence-Glorifying Arab 'Activist'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

NYC gives $500K to an organization serving few and run by a Zionist-hating anti-Israel violence promoter.

IDF & Security / Jewish / NY / Gaza / Hamas / News Briefs

Why Are American Jews Funding a Rachel Corrie Memorial Program?

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Jewish donor dollars are going to fund a program honoring that "great humanitarian" Rachel Corrie.

NY / Politics / From the Paper

Albany Beat

By Marc Gronich

During her confirmation hearing, DiFiore acknowledged she has a pistol permit and carries a gun.

Jewish / NY / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Authentic Lower East Side Kossar's Bialys to Reopen Friday

By JNi.Media

"We bought a business to almost restore a bit of history in New York City and then desire to expand that throughout the city, throughout the country and even throughout the world.”

NY / News Briefs / Jerusalem / Intifada

17-Year-Old Stabbed in Terrorist Attack Just Made Aliyah From Brooklyn

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Stabbing victim had just become Israeli citizen, said he still plans to join the IDF.

IDF & Security / NY / Politics / Gaza / Hamas / UK / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment

Popular 'Potter' Star, Unpopular Israel Defamer, Dead at 69

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Harry Potter's evil Shape was beloved, but the deceased actor vilified Israel in a play about Rachel Corrie.

Haredim & Hassidim / NY / News Briefs / Arts and Entertainment / Jerusalem

New York Hasidic Hipster Band Brings Message Of Unity and Peace to Jerusalem

By TPS / Tazpit News Agency

A popular Hasidic hipster musical band based out of New York, known as “Zusha,” performed in Jerusalem’s Yellow Submarine music center this weekend.

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

Washington State Synagogue Statue Defaced with Swastika

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

"A swastika is not mere vandalism — it is a symbol of hatred," said the synagogue rabbi. In Brooklyn, a man punched a college student in the face because he is white and Jewish.

NY / Politics / From the Paper

Albany Beat

By Marc Gronich

Asked about the atmosphere in Albany, one former lawmaker would only speak on the condition of anonymity.

NY / News Briefs / Chessed and Tzedaka

UJA-Federation of New York Wall Street Dinner Raises Record-Breaking $27 Million

By Jewish Press News Desk

Special guest Nir Barkat, mayor of Jerusalem, thanked UJA-Federation for its continued support in tough times.

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Holidays & Observances / Judaism

Vandals 'Severely Damage' NYC Chanukah Menorah But the Light Continues

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Vandals tried to destroy Chanukiyah in NYC's Carl Schurz Park, but it is repaired and ready for lighting tonight.

NY / Politics

Silver Vows Appeal Of Guilty Verdict

By Jewish Press Staff

The court set strict guidelines as to what had to be proved to make out a case of “honest services” violations.

NY / News Briefs / Holidays & Observances

See the World’s Largest Menorah on Fifth Avenue (Sunday Night)

By JNi.Media

The World’s Largest Chanukah Menorah will be proudly standing at New York’s most fashionable plaza, Fifth Avenue and 59th Street, by Central Park.

Jewish / NY / News Briefs / Health and Medicine

Jewish Genome Event Explores Tracing our Jewish Identity to our DNA

By Jewish Press News Desk

When we analyze genomes of Jewish people, we are able to observe their unique history that includes their Levant heritage.

Israel / NY / News Briefs / Business and Economy

Israeli Exec Claims Discrimination; Avis Says Claim 'Unfounded'

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

An Israeli executive claims an Avis agent said it was "company policy not to recognize Israeli documents."

Jewish / NY / News Briefs / Health and Medicine

Woodmere Shul Rabbi Named Chair of Medicine at South Nassau Communities Hospital

By JNi.Media

An internationally recognized infectious disease specialist, Glatt is also an ordained Rabbi.

NY / The Courts / News Briefs

Jewish Queens School Administrator Suing for Torment by Boss, Colleagues

By Jewish Press News Desk

Possner accuses the principal, Rushell White, a Christian, that she “callously targeted” him.

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Chabad

Second Jew Attacked in Crown Heights

By Jewish Press News Desk

The police is treating the attack as a hate crime.

Jewish / NY / News Briefs

Jewish Grassroots Groups Seeking Support for Lower East Side Landmark Status

By JNi.Media

Friends of the Lower East Side (FOTLES) and Lower East Side Preservation Initiative (LESPI) have organized to preserving the social, cultural and architectural legacy of the historic Lower East Side.

IDF & Security / NY / News Briefs / Sports

Israeli Miracle Man in NYC Marathon

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Adi Deutch, an IDF veteran and amputee, competed in the NYC Marathon on Sunday.

Israel / NY / News Briefs

Israel Turns Back the Clocks Tonight; Six-Hour Time Difference from NY

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Israel goes on Standard Time, known as "winter time" in Israel, at 2 a.m. Sunday morning, which means the time difference from New York will be only six hours. The usual seven-hour time difference will return next Sunday, November 1, when the United States goes off Daylight Time and turns back the clocks at 2 […]

NY / News Briefs

Former Long Island Nazi Camp Town Sued for Discrimination

By JNi.Media

From the early 1930s, Nazis from all over the eastern seaboard spent their summers at Camp Siegfried, parading down Adolf Hitler Street, waving Nazi flags and displaying swastikas armbands.

Haredim & Hassidim / NY / News Briefs / Health and Medicine

109 Whooping Cough Cases over 12 Months in Brooklyn Ultra-Orthodox Communities

By JNi.Media

The ultra-Orthodox Jewish communities of Crown Heights, Williamsburg and Borough Park, Brooklyn are experiencing an outbreak of Pertussis—also known as whooping cough

Haredim & Hassidim / NY / Police and Crime / News Briefs

Hasidim Love Mayor de Blasio: Fewer Traffic Tickets

By JNi.Media

Here’s a good reason to like your new mayor: he, or, rather, his police dept., doesn’t fine you as much as it used to.

Israel / NY / News Briefs / Holocaust

NY Mayor de Blasio Visiting Yad VaShem

By Jewish Press News Desk

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is visiting Yad VaShem Sunday during his two-day tour in Israel for the 30th International Mayors Conference. He will be joined by approximately 40 other international mayors participating in the conference. Mayor de Blasio will tour the Holocaust History Museum, participate in a memorial ceremony in the Hall […]

Jewish / NY / Politics / News Briefs / Boycott / BDS

Physical Attacks Taking Place in Israel, Verbal Ones in Westchester, NY

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Vilifiers of Israel will be inside the Greenburgh Town Hall, Israel supporters will be outside Mon, Oct. 19.

Israel / NY / News Briefs

NY Mayor de Blasio 'Stands with Israel' on Eve of Visit

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Hizzoner is in Israel this weekend. Unlike his predecessors, he planned a trip to a Ramallah school, but the wave of terror nixed it.

Terrorism / NY / Eye on "Palestine" / Antisemitism / News Briefs

De Blasio Major Supporter Calling Arab Stone Throwing Courageous

By JNi.Media

Sarsour followed up with, " “The Zionist trolls are out to play. You will never silence me.”

NY / Politics / From the Paper

Albany Beat

By Marc Gronich

In a move viewed as an insult to Massry and the Jewish community, the Independence Party backed Ryba during a meeting on Yom Kippur.

Israel / NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs

Mayor de Blasio to Speak Against Anti-Semitism Next Week in Jerusalem

By JNi.Media

NY Mayor Bill de Blasio will deliver the keynote address at the annual Conference of Mayors, on the topic of how cities can challenge anti-Semitism.

NY / News Briefs

Referendum, Court, or Both to Decide Kiryas Joel Land Annexation

By JNi.Media

State law compels the board to hold a referendum within 90 days of its approval of the annexation, unless it is stopped by a court order in one of two lawsuits which are contesting the annexation.

Jewish / NY / Politics / Elections / News Briefs

New York Jews Dumping Clinton for Sanders

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

A new poll shows a majority of New York Jews view Clinton as unfavorable. Biden catching up.

Israel / NY / News Briefs / Holidays & Observances / Religion / Weather

Weather for Sukkot in Israel and New York: Pleasant

By Tzvi Ben-Gedalyahu

Weather forecasters are promising partly cloudy to sunny skies through the weekend and at least until the beginning of the Sukkot holiday, which begins at sundown Sunday night. Temperatures in Israel will drop again Friday, especially along the coast, and daytime highs will be around the upper 20s Celsius, or in the 80s Fahrenheit. It […]

NY

Protesters Criticize Gillibrand On Iran Nuke Deal

By dvora

A large crowd turned out on Tuesday, Sept. 1 outside Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand’s Manhattan office to protest the New York legislator’s support of President Obama’s Iran deal.

NY / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

3 NYC Ds Disappoint Area Residents and Announce Support for Nuclear Iran Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

THThree NYC Cong. Ds from heavily Jewish districts defied constituents, announcing support for Nuclear Iran Deal.

NY / Politics / Iran / News Briefs

In Show of Unity, Bklyn Pols Rally Against Iran Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Brooklyn politicians and community leaders called on Cong. members to vote down the Nuclear Iran deal.

Israel / NY / Iran / News Briefs

Now More than a Dozen Democratic Reps Against Nuclear Iran Deal

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Maloney said that despite the administration's diplomatic efforts, she could not support the Nuclear Iran Deal.

NY / Iran / News Briefs

NYers Fighting Nuclear Iran Deal Gather on Sept. 1

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

How they vote in September (on the Iran deal) will be remembered in November, is the message to US legislators.

NY / Politics / Iran / News Briefs / Islamists

Lieberman and Graham Headline Bipartisan Stop Iran Rally in NYC

By Jewish Press News Desk

Lieberman and Graham to headline bipartisan Stop Nuclear Iran Deal rally in NYC on Sept. 1.

Israel / NY / The Courts / News Briefs / Palestinian Authority / Intifada

US Court Imposes Mere $10M Bond on PLO and PA in Terrorism Case

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Judge sets relatively low bond for PA and PLO in terrorism case after US govt asked that it not be too onerous.

NY / News Briefs / On Campus / Education

NY Ultra-Orthodox Schools to Go Under Magnifying Glass over Secular Subjects — Or Norman Siegel Will Sue

By JNi.Media

Former New York Civil Liberties Union executive director Norman Siegel has joined the ranks of advocates for better secular studies for Haredi children, and he now represents YAFFED, threatening to sue the city if its current investigation does not yield reliable results.

NY / Politics / From the Paper

Albany Beat

By Marc Gronich

For several years I have been trying to get the leadership of The Great New York State Fair to obtain a deal with a kosher food vendor during the 12-day agricultural extravaganza.

NY / Antisemitism / News Briefs / Religion

Anti-Semitic Vandalism in the Borscht Belt

By Lori Lowenthal Marcus

Monticello, N.Y. home vandalized with anti-Semitic graffiti.

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