New York
Measles-infected passenger traveled from NYC to Tel Aviv, Health Ministry warns
The ministry stressed that measles is a highly contagious disease, characterized by fever, general malaise, runny nose, and rash, which may lead to severe and even life-threatening complications.
Israel's Guy Sasson starts strong in singles, doubles at US Open
Jim Walden drops out of NYC mayoral race, urges voters unite against Mamdani
Jerry Nadler, Congress’ most senior Jewish member, says he will not seek reelection
Trump said Rudy Giuliani will receive top US civilian honor
Following a car crash in New Hampshire, President Trump will award the former New York mayor a prestigious civilian medal.
Gideon Sa'ar visits Lubavitcher Rebbe's grave ahead of first Washington visit as FM
During the visit, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar met with Chabad officials, recited Psalms, and prayed for the success of his trip to the US capital, as well as for the return of the hostages.
New York mandates Title VI coordinators on campuses to counter antisemitism
"No one should fear for their safety while trying to get an education. It’s my top priority to ensure every New York student feels safe at school," Hochul said.
Politicians decry attempts to allow haredi draft dodgers to travel to Uman, New York
The government decision to invest NIS 10 million to finance the various aspects of the annual haredi pilgrimage to Uman sparked widespread criticism.
Ultra-Orthodox MK Goldknopf asks Netanyahu to finance Chabad's trip to New York
This comes after the Breslov hassidim received a framework that allows for NIS 10 million to be used in their Rosh Hashanah pilgrimages to Uman, Ukraine.
Tour bus rolls over on New York highway, killing five and injuring dozens
Multiple passengers ended up trapped in the wreckage and had to be extricated, while others were thrown from the bus when it rolled over across the highway.
I hit the Loehmann’s reopening on its first day — and experienced a Shechechiyanu moment - opinion
Loehmann’s, it turns out, was always more than bargains — it was a gathering ground for humor, unsolicited wisdom, identity, and cultural belonging.
As NYC mayoral race heats up, Jewish school is requiring parents show proof of voter registration
Magen David Yeshivah is located in the Gravesend section of South Brooklyn, a hub of New York City’s Sephardic Jewish community.
Jewish heiress makes quarter-million dollar donation to PAC backing Mamdani
The donation came weeks after Zohran Mamdani said he didn't believe billionaires should exist.
Getting Israeli players back to the top of the tennis landscape
The days of big-name Israelis playing in the baking hot sun or in the late-night chill of Queens, NY, in front of flag-waving, cheering Israeli supporters, are a distant memory.
Crown Heights residents defy radical antisemitic, anti-Chabad rally in New York
Crown Height Bites Back organized a rally calling for a riot against the Chabad community. They met with defiance by African-American residents and Jewish neighborhood watch groups.
