New York

Orthodox Jewish man stabbed multiple times outside New York home

The victim is now in stable condition after receiving surgery and police are still reportedly searching for a suspect.

Holocaust survivor remembers her real-life rescuer played by Anthony Hopkins in ‘One Life’

Hanna has seen “One Life” several times, including at the New York premiere in January, and says watching the film was not especially disturbing to her, but makes her emotional.

By STEVE NORTH/JTA
11/04/2024

NY club cancels Israeli band over 'The Jews' name

The hard-rock band, also known as I.U.D.M., which is planning an American tour next month, got word from the Brooklyn Monarch that their scheduled May show will not go on.

Trump: It would be 'great honor' to go to jail for violating gag order

The looming hush-money trial is one of four criminal cases Trump is confronting ahead of the US election.

By REUTERS
07/04/2024

Columbia suspends students for ‘Resistance 101’ event where speakers praised Hamas

Columbia University suspends students over pro-Hamas event. Antisemitism investigations launched. Pro-Palestinian groups show solidarity, while Jewish students allege discrimination in civil suits.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
06/04/2024

Has rising antisemitism in the US been exaggerated?

Were we just lucky or has the rising antisemitism that’s stayed at the top of the Jewish headlines for the past six months been overstated?

05/04/2024

At Rikers Island, Jewish volunteers find a ‘powerful connection’ with inmates by leading prayers

About 5% of the population interred indicated they were Jewish when they were first incarcerated at Rikers; only about a quarter to a third were either born Jewish or grew up Jewish.

By JULIA GERGELY/JTA
05/04/2024

Pro-Palestinian protest vote campaign claims success in NY primary, exact numbers are unclear

Comparisons with previous elections are also difficult to gauge. In 2020, blank votes made up around 8% of all ballots in the Democratic party’s presidential primary.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
05/04/2024
 Ritchie Torres visits Israel earlier this month

Ritchie Torres to headline Jerusalem Post Annual Conference

During his visit he visited communities affected by October 7 Hamas attacks in Israel's south, and met with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Binghamton students must categorically reject BDS

 In its official statement, SUNY BDS continuously charges Israel with perpetrating genocide against the Palestinian people. This is a lie.

By AVIAD LEVY
02/04/2024
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