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A Tribute to an Innovator of Spreading Yiddishkeit

By Marc Gronich

“His pride and joy remain his school, Shabbos House, and the extended Chabad Houses within the Capital District,” Rabbi Bomzer continued. “I have lost a dear confidante, mentor, and friend, and his loss will be felt by all for many years to come.”

Jewish Community / Political Scene

Jewish War Heroes & Jewish Baseball Stars

By Marc Gronich

Of concern to the veterans at the dinner was whether those players deemed permanently ineligible could ever be reinstated. The most prominent former players in this category are Pete Rose and “Shoeless Joe” Jackson.

Jewish Community / Community Currents

Rebuilding Lives at Columbus Torah Academy

By Jewish Press Staff

Seniors Habitat for Humanity build day was more than doing the right thing, it was about taking a step outside your comfort zone and finding that you have the strength, resilience, and capacity for empathy and hard work to go beyond what you think is possible. Creating new memories and expanding opportunities.

Headline / Features / Jewish Community

Sephardic Rabbis Gather to Shape the Future of a Living Tradition

By Devora Mandell

More than a professional rabbinic convention, the two-day gathering became a frank discussion about the challenges of leading a Sephardic community today and how to preserve the Sephardic mesorah as a living tradition.

Community / Jewish Community

Orthodox Union Appoints Rabbi Shmuel Silber as Executive Vice President

By Communicated Content

NEW YORK, NY – August 26, 2026 – The Orthodox Union (OU), the nation’s oldest and largest umbrella organization for American Orthodox Jewry, today announced the appointment of Rabbi Shmuel Silber to the role of executive vice president. Rabbi Silber will assume his new role as of November 2nd. As the executive vice president, Rabbi […]

Jewish Community / Community Currents

Chabad Flamingo

By Jewish Press Staff

Chabad Flamingo had a wonderful experience hosting a fantastic group of Lubavitch Yeshiva students from Detroit for Shabbat!

Jewish Community / Political Scene

Albany Beat - July 31, 2026

By Marc Gronich

The Star of David was hidden from plain sight when the Treasury Secretary under Washington wanted the Jewish symbol on the one-dollar bill.

Community / Jewish Community

Rabbinical Alliance of America Rosh Chodesh Av Conference

By Communicated Content

BROOKLYN, NY — The Rabbinical Alliance of America (Igud HaRabbonim), a national rabbinic organization founded in 1942, held its Rosh Chodesh Av Conference and Seudah on Wednesday, July 13, 2026 (28 Tamuz 5786). The prestigious gathering took place at Congregation Eitz Chaim of Flatbush in Brooklyn, New York, hosted by its spiritual leader and RAA […]

Community / Jewish Community

Agudath Israel Hosts Brooklyn Meet-and-Greet with Elected Officials

By Marc Gronich

After quoting and translating the words of the Shema, Bennett continued, “Those words have sustained the Jewish people through every generation. They remind us who we are, where we come from, and that G-d Almighty watches over His people through every challenge and every triumph.

Community / Headline / Jewish Community / Albany Beat

Albany Beat - July 17, 2026

By Marc Gronich

New Measures to Address Gun Violence in N.Y. The past several weeks have been particularly busy in government and politics. Two examples: June saw the celebration of Dairy Month and Gun Violence Awareness Month, even though state residents are well aware that gun violence is on the rise in the state. Dairy Month was celebrated […]

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Persuaded - Chapter VIII

By Barbara Bensoussan

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