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National Library of Israel's new digital archive opens window into New York’s vibrant Jewish past

The National Library of Israel has digitized nearly five decades of New York Jewish Week, New York’s leading Jewish newspaper, making its archive free and accessible to the public for the first time.

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Emergency personnel work at the scene of a partial building collapse where, according to local reports, people are trapped in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, US, November 11, 2026.

Eight dead, 17 injured in partial building collapse in Brooklyn

A New York City Police Department (NYPD) vehicle is seen outside the Israeli Consulate building in Manhattan, New York City, US, May 22, 2025; Illustrative.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish man attacked on way to synagogue in Brooklyn, NYPD investigating

U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) holds a press conference as the House departs for August recess, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 23, 2026.

Hakeem Jeffries set to become US House speaker amid Democrats victory in midterm elections


Survivors of clergy sexual abuse reach $800m. settlement with New York Archdiocese

In addition to the $800 million settlement, the archdiocese agreed to release documents pertaining to sexual offenders in the Church.

Worshippers walk to a station during the Way of the Cross procession over the Brooklyn Bridge on April 03, 2026 in New York City.

Less than a day after stabbing attack, Chabad man returns to wrapping tefillin in Manhattan

Yosef, 26, was stabbed on Wednesday while wrapping tefillin and distributing Shabbat candles to Jewish employees in New York City's Diamond District.

Shmuel Cohen (left) takes a break from wrapping tefillin with passersby in New York City's Diamond District on October 23, 2026.

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.

 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.

Larry David kvetches about Democratic Socialists of America, takes aim at their antisemitism

In a new Air Mail essay, Larry David proposes relocating Israelis to a remote Pacific island and renaming Jews "the Bagel People" in a satire targeting the DSA.

Larry David attends the Los Angeles Red Carpet Premiere of HBO Original Series LIFE, LARRY AND THE PURSUIT OF UNHAPPINESS at Hollywood Legion Theater on June 23, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Lawler, Conley battle for Jewish voters in pivotal New York race that could decide House control

Mike Lawler and Cait Conley clashed over Israel, antisemitism, and Zohran Mamdani in a pivotal New York congressional race, with both candidates pledging continued US military support for Israel.

Rep. Mike Lawler participates in the annual Israel Day Parade on 5th Avenue, May 31, 2026.

Majority of New York Jewish voters view Mamdani unfavorably - poll

According to a Siena poll conducted in September, 64% of Jewish voters in New York state hold an unfavorable view of Mamdani, compared with just 33% who view him favorably.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks to attendees during a celebration at the National Action Network (NAN) for the 72nd birthday of its founder and president, Rev. Al Sharpton, in New York City, US, October 3, 2026.

UJT sends letter to NYC public schools' chancellor over use of image by anti-Israel illustrator

The letter noted that Latuff has a "documented history of cartoons that equate Israeli actions with the Holocaust and have been cited by the Simon Wiesenthal Center and others for antisemitic tropes.

Unused desks are seen in an empty elementary school classroom during a period of Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) at Hazelwood Elementary School on January 11, 2022 ; illustrative

Trump struggles to negotiate with Iran as Houthis threaten US

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.

A man holds an Iranian flag near an anti-US billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 2, 2026.

No room for Jewish grief at Oct. 7 protests in New York City - opinion

No amount of suffering gives anyone permission to abandon humanity because we are, all of us, made in the image of the divine.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (C) joins anti-war demonstrators during October 7th vigil organized by 'Israelis for Peace NYC' at Union Square in Manhattan, New York City, United States on October 7, 2026.

Zohran Mamdani and the limit New York’s Jews must set - opinion

Zohran Mamdani needs the image of Jewish acceptance in order to claim he is not hostile to Jews. The community can stop providing it.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attends a vigil by a pro-peace Israeli group as pro-Palestinian protestors rally in New York City, US, October 7, 2026