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World Jewish Congress gathers Jewish leaders in New York amid antisemitism surge
According to the WJC, the discussion focused on the global rise in antisemitism, ongoing efforts to counter it, and the need for broader coordination among Jewish organizations and community leaders.
Courage and security foiled a deadly West Bloomfield synagogue plot - opinion
For Chinese-speaking Jews in New York, ‘Mazel Tofu’ offers a new kind of community
Mamdani’s support for Iran undermines US security, Israel’s fight - opinion
Why young Iranians, Americans, and Israelis give me hope - opinion
Stuck in New York and missing Purim in Israel, unexpected hope was found in resilient Israelis, brave Iranians, and young Americans on a college campus.
Mamdani’s hypocrisy: Ignoring Iranian victims to target Israel - opinion
Mamdani slams Israel and the US but ignores the brutal oppression of Iranian citizens by the Iranian regime.
New Yorkers respond to death of Ayatollah Khamenei with mixed emotions
As US politicians and protesters roundly condemned the nation’s major attack on Iran, New Yorkers of Iranian-descent expressed a mix of joy and trepidation after Ayatollah Khamenei was killed.
Ran Cohen Harounoff: Helping children thrive amid crises worldwide - interview
From Ukraine to Israel to Jamaica, Ran Cohen Harounoff helps children recover and thrive after disasters.
As a YouTuber targets Orthodox communities, the right wrestles with its antisemitism problem
Tyler Oliveira's latest video on Lakewood, New Jersey, amplifies antisemitic tropes, drawing backlash from the Orthodox community and sparking debates over his intentions and impact.
Trump and Mamdani meet for second time, discuss housing, detention of student
Mamdani has previously criticized Trump's hardline immigration crackdown, in particular his use of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, along with the president's policies towards Israel.
US blocks Venezuelan govt. from paying for Maduro's legal representation in drug trafficking case
Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, both pleaded not guilty on January 5 to drug trafficking charges that could land them in a US prison for decades. They are jailed in New York awaiting trial.
White House showcases letters from each state praising Trump administration
The letters, allegedly from real Americans, are written from a variety of perspectives, including soldiers, veterans, and young children. All are exuberant in praising Trump's time in office.
Freed Israeli hostages recite Shema prayer on New York City stage in front of thousands
This event was part of the Chabad-Lubavitch CTeen International Summit, an annual conference for Jewish teens from around the world.
El Al flight to Newark returns to Israel mid-flight due to extreme snowstorm in US
A senior El Al official confirmed to Maariv that the flight is expected to be rescheduled as soon as landing permission is granted at Newark or a nearby airport.
