New York

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

Event for left-wing magazine Jewish Currents finds a new home after public complaints

Left-wing Jewish magazine Jewish Currents overcomes venue cancellation controversy, relocating its conference on Palestinian issues amid debate over political motives versus safety concerns.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
12/09/2024

New York City museum fires three employees for wearing keffiyehs

Noguchi Museum terminates employees over Palestinian solidarity scarves, highlighting tensions surrounding Israel-Hamas conflict and free speech in cultural institutions.

By REUTERS
12/09/2024
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