The Impact Of The Global JNF-USA Conference
Inside the convention, more sessions delved into the rising tide of antisemitism, especially in educational settings. The stories shared by students and educators were eye-opening.
In Chautauqua, Reactions To The Stabbing Of Author Salman Rushdie – And Cries Of...
With no bodyguards present by state police nearby the stage where he spoke at the Hall of Philosophy, an executive with the Anti-Defamation League said he keeps his guard up.
Six Alarm Fire Consumes Landmark Stores In Williamsburg
It was a challenging fire due to the hot weather and the fact the fire had gained headway before we were able to get water on it.
Vocal Crowd Turns Out For COJO Flatbush Breakfast
I have visited Yad Vashem many times, but every time something hits you differently, said Schumer.
Amudim is On the Case
The time to act is now. Will you answer the call? Will you stand with Amudim and declare that in our community, no one fights alone?
Warm Spirits and Good Feelings at COJO Flatbush Senior Luncheon
The coming together of generations is what makes the Luncheons really stand out, says COJO Flatbush Social Services Director Shulamis Shapiro.
CUNY Chancellor Stands Up NYC Council Meeting – But Jewish City Councilwoman Makes Sure...
There were definitely mistakes that were made in the past and it is important to fix things as there are 20,000 Jewish students on CUNY campuses. I’m enthusiastic for what will be implemented.
Adams Announces Subway Crackdown
We need to talk about what’s involved with removal and commitment for the highest need individuals. Individuals who demonstrated they are not capable of taking care of themselves.
A Transatlantic Fund
The project had a dual objective: to alleviate these families’ financial woes, and to establish personal ties with them with the aim of showing that Jews in America cared.
A Congressional Blessing From Rabbi Slonim
On July 25, 2024, Rabbi Levi Slonim was the guest Chaplain offering the opening prayer in Congress, the House of Representatives. His invitation was spurred on by freshman Congressman Marcus Molinaro (R – Catskill, Greene County).
Top Panel Addresses Teaching Civics In The Classroom
Civics is about life in our democracy, said Dr. Lester Young, chancellor of the state education department. We are at an incredible moral moment. It is critically important that our young people have access to knowledge skills.
Frum Candidates For State Assembly Special Election Begin Shoe-Leather Campaign
This is going to be a tough race and we can’t take anything for granted, Heastie said.
JCRC Gala Dinner Overshadowed By Rising Antisemitism
The leader of the House Democrats, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D – Crown Heights, Brooklyn), also addressed the crowd. This is a challenging and searing time for the Jewish community where we will be able to defeat antisemitism, bury it in the ground and ensure it can never rise up again, he said.
Festival Of Lights
Although there is no halacha against lighting up your home with lights for Chanukah – after all, in Israel they’re used for Succoth and Yom HaAtzmaut – most Jews abroad make the lights of the chanukiah the sole focus of Chanukah.
Anti-Israel Speech From Clifton Board Of Education Commissioners In New Jersey Results In Legal...
While wearing a Black Lives Matter t-shirt, Awwad blamed the death of George Floyd on the IDF. Many police forces within our country actually go overseas to Israel to learn and to be taught abusive tactics, he said.
Fair Lawn Jewish Community’s Mission To Israel
The Fair Lawn, N.J., Jewish community recently went on a solidarity mission to Israel in conjunction with World Mizrachi and I was unbelievably lucky to have been able to join the mission.
Coffee At The Front (And Long) Lines
Robert Barrack lives a few blocks away, but he heard about it from his daughter. She is married to an Israeli man and lives in Israel now. My daughter sent me the post and I felt I should show my support, he said. I didn’t even want coffee.
New York Elected Officials Take Sponsored Trips To Israel
The trip itself was just remarkable and an incredible experience. Seeing religious sites, the geography, people and learning about their political system in Israel, the threats that they face, it was very meaningful, said Senator Jake Ashby (R – Castleton, Rensselaer County).
New York State Budget Passes – Finally
The budget fails to do anything to protect the safety of New Yorkers. Governor Hochul’s strategy to tackle retail theft is to establish a task force and throw money at the problem, Ortt said.
War Of Words Over Yeshiva Sovereignty Erupts In Albany Courtroom
After a 15-minute presentation by Schick, the state took its best aim to shoot down Schick’s arguments.
Holocaust Studies Not Being Properly Taught In New York Schools
There is legislation on the books that every child, age 8 years and up, should get some type of Holocaust education in school, Kaplan noted. We don’t know how it’s working.
Sam Berger, Assembly Candidate In Queens, Is Looking To Bring The Assembly Back To...
I’ll have my foot in the door. When the approach is collaborative and not oppositional, that’s when you can talk to people, talk to colleagues, and work things out.
New York’s Controversial Congressional Seat Will Be Decided Tuesday – For Now
For Pilip, the issues in this congressional race seem to be focused on migrants, the border crisis, supporting safety, law enforcement, improving our economy and making us a strong country on the international stage, support Israel.
State Capitol Ceremony Honors Fallen EMS Workers
Eight names were added last week bringing the total to 120 names of emergency medical service technicians. Each one has a touching story relating the pain of the family the medical personnel left behind.
Make Donations Directly With Project Aid & Rescue
This passion for tikkun olam fueled Kaminsky, leading him to become a volunteer first responder with the Northbrook Illinois Fire Department’s CERT or Community Emergency Response Team, and starting PAR 22 months ago after the invasion of Ukraine began.
Hochul Chooses New Lieutenant Governor
The phrase “spent his early career empowering young people,” might have been a veiled reference to Delgado’s career as a rapper, known as AD the Voice.
Grilling For IDF Goes Into Overdrive
It means the world to the soldiers to witness such a level of caring. They feel the love and achdus from relative strangers, said Goldstein.
Nominating Conventions: ‘Last Stand Time’ According To Zeldin
It's important to show up. To earn someone’s vote and it’s important to keep showing up to keep earning that support, said Zeldin, considered the presumptive party nominee for the Republicans and Conservatives.
One View Of The Israel-Hamas War At Its Launch
I’ve been to Israel on numerous occasions where we had sirens and you went into the shelter. It wasn’t like I wasn’t accustomed to it. Was I surprised? Yes. What really started to concern me was the number of rockets they were sending.
All Things Caribbean And Kosher Jerk Chicken
Some Jews will only come to Montego Bay because they can daven and get kosher food. We have a nice crowd among those who will book their vacation where Chabad is, Raskin said.
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