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Jewish man stabbed in Manhattan's Diamond District, Shomrim seeks public help identifying suspect

Manhattan Shomrim and the New York Police Department Hate Crimes Task Force are investigating the stabbing as a possible antisemitic attack.

|ByTZVI JASPER
Members of the NYPD and Federal Law Enforcement create a security perimeter on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 18, 2023.
THE TWIN Towers burn

‘You are standing today’: A Jewish lesson for America, 25 years after 9/11

As we approach the 25th anniversary of that terrible day, this week’s haftarah (Isaiah 61:10-63:9) offers a powerful perspective on destruction, rebuilding, and memory.

|ByMICHAEL FREUND
Jessica Tisch speaks after being sworn in as the next Commissioner of the New York Police Department (NYPD)

'I stand with you': NYPD head Jessica Tisch speaks at NYC synagogue a week after antisemitic attack

The commissioner said the NYPD has been tracking attacks targeting Jewish victims across the globe ever since Hamas and terrorist groups attacked Israel on October 7, 2023.

|ByCOLIN MIXSON/NEW YORK DAILY NEWS/TNS
This image shot on May 20, 2019 shows New York Central Synagogue on Lexington avenue.

'It’s all a racial thing': Man faces federal charges after synagogue attack

While Montes was handcuffed and arrested in the lobby of the synagogue, he then allegedly told a security guard “F–ck you [n-word]” and headbutted him near his left eye socket.

|ByGRACE GILSON/JTA

Trump accuser defends rape claim after judge denies mistrial

Carroll, 79, has accused Trump, 76, of raping her in a Bergdorf Goodman department store dressing room in late 1995 or early 1996.

MAY 1, 2023ByREUTERS
US President Donald Trump rape accuser E. Jean Carroll arrives for her hearing at federal court

At least one dead, 5 injured in Manhattan parking structure collapse

No foul play was suspected.

APRIL 18, 2023ByREUTERS
A crowd gathers for a Menorah lighting at Seaport in downtown Manhattan, NYC.

Hours after arraignment, Trump claims election interference

Trump reached deep into his well of personal grievances to declare himself hounded by political opponents using the legal system against him to try to stop him from winning the 2024 elections.

APRIL 5, 2023ByREUTERS
Former U.S. President Donald Trump walks, ahead of delivering remarks on the day of his court appearance in New York after being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury following a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., April 4, 2023

Trump heads to New York for court surrender amid tight security

Trump is the first US president to face criminal charges and is due to be arraigned, fingerprinted and photographed at the Downtown Manhattan courthouse.

APRIL 3, 2023ByREUTERS
The plane of former U.S. President Donald Trump is seen parked at the Palm Beach International Airport, after his indictment by a Manhattan grand jury following a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, April 3, 2023. security

Judge authorizes prosecutor to make existence of Trump indictment public

Trump will reportedly not be in handcuffs when present in New York next week to face criminal charges.

MARCH 31, 2023ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
FORMER US president Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally with supporters, in Davenport, Iowa, last week.

Alvin Bragg: Who is the New York prosecutor who got Trump indicted?

Raised in New York City's Harlem neighborhood, Bragg decided to go to law school, he said, after having a gun pulled on him six times growing up, three of the times by police.

MARCH 31, 2023ByREUTERS
New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg leaves after former US President Donald Trump's indictment by a Manhattan grand jury following a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, in New York City, US, March 30, 2023.

No handcuffs and a not-guilty plea when Trump surrenders, his lawyers say

Tacopina said Trump and his defense team were surprised by news of the indictment.

MARCH 31, 2023ByREUTERS
Former US President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign stop to unveil his leadership team, at the South Carolina State House in Columbia, South Carolina, US, January 28, 2023.

Manhattan prosecutors signal criminal charges likely for Trump - NYT

The former US president may face criminal charges relating to his alleged role in hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels.

MARCH 10, 2023ByREUTERS
Former US President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign stop to unveil his leadership team, at the South Carolina State House in Columbia, South Carolina, US, January 28, 2023.

Jewish progressive groups call out ‘massive attack’ on Israeli democracy in New York City rally

The protest in Manhattan was different, organized and largely attended by American Jewish groups that support progressive policies in Israel.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023ByJACOB HENRY/JTA
Downtown Manhattan's skyline is seen in New York City, US, August 21, 2021.

The quest to replace Park East Synagogue's 92-year-old rabbi is not going smoothly

The spat centered on who will succeed the Orthodox congregation's 92-year-old spiritual leader, Rabbi Arthur Schneier, just like last time.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023ByJACOB HENRY/JTA
Park East Synagogue