New York

'Spaghetti straps and side curls': Ishay Ribo performs at sold-out Madison Square Garden

The artist honored the parents of Omer Neutra, an alumni of a Solomon Schechter school in Plainview, New York, who remains captive in Gaza today.

By SHANNA FULD
18/09/2024

Artist and physician Mark Podwal dies at 79

Mark Podwal, artist and physician, whose distinctive work adorned museums, synagogues, and opinion pages, will be remembered by his many admirers.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
17/09/2024

Man accused of plot to attack New York Jewish center will contest extradition, lawyer says

Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, 20, was arrested in Canada earlier this month as he allegedly tried to enter the US.

By REUTERS
17/09/2024

Michael Solomonov aims to simplify Israeli classics for home cooks in ‘Zahav Home’

The book is made up of 125 recipes, all of which have Israeli and/or Jewish roots.

By RACHEL RINGLER/JTA
13/09/2024

Yellow balloons flood Times Square as students demand hostage release in NYC

Students traveled from campuses all over Israel to participate in the Chabad on Campus - INEXG Israel event. 

Delegation of Chabad on Campus Israel meets with American Jewish college students

Their visit to Times Square included the release of hundreds of yellow balloons, along with a prayer for the release of the Gaza hostages.

NYC poised to officially recognize Landing Day, when the first Jewish community arrived in 1654

On Thursday, the City Council will vote on a resolution to honor both, turning Landing Day from an event marked by a few Jewish leaders into an official date on the city’s calendar.

By JULIA GERGELY/JTA
12/09/2024
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