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New York Jews wake up at the Israel Day Parade - opinion

Mayor Mamdani’s absence from a long-standing civic celebration left many Diaspora Jews feeling newly exposed in the city with the world’s largest Jewish population.

Thousands of Jewish and Israeli Americans participate in the annual Israeli Day Parade, the world's largest pro-Israel parade, on May 31, 2026, in New York City.
Two NYU flags flying above entrance to Frederick Loewe Theatre on New York University campus.

NYU student charged with hate crime after flying swastika, Star of David flag over campus building

New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch speaks during for a press conference at the New York Police Department headquarters in New York City, US, April 2, 2026.

NYC antisemitic hate crimes 70% higher in May 2026 than May 2025, 41 incidents confirmed

Israeli politicians, government ministers, public officials and supporters take part in the Israel Day Parade in New York City, May 31, 2026

Two parades, one people - opinion


HaShomer HaChadash founder and CEO: 'Every Diaspora Jew should own land in Israel'

At the Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, Yoel Zilberman said Israel’s future security depends not only on military strength but also on food independence, agriculture, and land connection.

Yoel Zilberman, Founder and CEO Hashomer Hachadash.

WIZO’s Anat Vidor at 'Post' conference: 'Be the Zionist in your community'

Vidor told the 2026 Jerusalem Post New York Conference that Zionism is not a slogan or an abstract ideal, but a lived responsibility

Anat Vidor, World WIZO President.

Shurat HaDin head at 'Post Conference: 'When people lie about Israel, I sue them'

Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, president and founder of the Shurat HaDin Law Center, discussed her organization's legal work against terror at the New York conference

Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, Attorney, Human Rights Activist, Founder and President of Shurat HaDin.

Ofer Yannay talks antisemitism, energy at 'Post' Conference

Yannay discussed the growth of his energy company over the past year, Hapoel Tel Aviv’s progress, and his views on the rising tide

Ofer Yannay, CEO and Founder, Nofar Energy; Owner of Hapoel Tel Aviv BC.

Nefesh B’Nefesh presented with Zionist Impact Award at 'Post' Conference

Co-founders Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart, were presented with the Zionist Impact Award in acknowledgment of the organization’s efforts in addressing the country’s needs

Co-Founders of Nefesh B’Nefesh, Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart

Gilad Erdan: ‘Defund the UN, replace it with a real league of democracies’

Speaking at The Jerusalem Post Conference in New York, the former UN ambassador said any deal that leaves Iran’s regime in place would be dangerous for Israel’s future.

Amb. Gilad Erdan, Global President, Magen David Adom; Former Ambassador of Israel to the UN.

Kaplan Medical Center chief asserts wartime resilience, calling for hospital fortification

CEO Prof. Tarif Bader, "Our mission is to continue giving treatment to the citizens we serve," he said. "Also during wartime."

Prof. Tarif Bader, CEO of Kaplan Medical Center.

'We underestimated jihad’: JCFA experts warn of ideological war beyond the Middle East

We are moving from defense to offense, from explaining to exposing, and from defending to attacking.”

Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs (JCFA) president Dan Diker.

Ichilov CEO: Underground wartime hospital relocation marks new era of medical resilience

CEO Eli Sprecher, “We relied on readiness - we train continuously, and when the moment arrived, we were ready.”

Prof. Eli Sprecher, CEO of Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.

Federation chief at JPost Conference: ‘Local authorities are Israel’s backbone of stability’

Haim Bibas, head of the Federation of Local Authorities in Israel and mayor of Modi'in-Maccabim-Reut, stated that Israel’s local leadership has played an essential role in the country’s resilience.

Haim Bibas, Chairman, Federation of Local Authorities in Israel.