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From Israel to New York and Miami: How Nofar Hagag built a U.S. pilates brand

From Israel’s National Water Polo Team to founding Nofar Method, Nofar Hagag shares how discipline and resilience helped her build a growing Pilates brand in New York and Miami.

Israeli entrepreneur Nofar Hagag builds a Pilates brand across the U.S.
Worshippers walk to a station during the Way of the Cross procession over the Brooklyn Bridge on April 03, 2026 in New York City.

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

 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.

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

There’s plenty to discern and enjoy in the God of the Small Details tours in the Old City.

Jerusalem’s Old City reveals its hidden beauty on Open Houses tours


Republican incumbent spars with Democrat challenger over antisemitism in strongly Jewish NY distict

More than one in five voters in the district, which includes all of Rockland and Putnam counties, as well as parts of Westchester and Dutchess, are Jewish, according to Rosenblum.

US Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) speaks on stage on the second day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Center on September 10, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.

For some Jews, coming to America as a Jewish refugee still isn't enough to count - opinion

Long gone are the Soviet documents that classified my father’s nationality as “Jew.” In America, I found another kind of othering - this time within my own community.

The author's family poses for a portrait in Bayramaly, Turkmenistan, then part of the Soviet Union, in 1983. From left to right, her paternal grandmother, Rachel; her mother’s sister, Fatima, with Radmilla on her lap; her mother, Lyudmila; and her father, Ribi Amnun,

Stephen Sondheim was unmistakably Jewish, but did he live a ‘Jewish Life?'

“I look at it as a form of Americanized Yiddishkeit: his nature, his worldview, his sense of humor,” said Daniel Okrent in an interview last week.

Stephen Sondheim shown in London ahead of the premiere of "Side by Side by Sondheim," a West End musical revue celebrating his catalogue, April 2, 1976.

Flooding, power outages, over 400 canceled flights across US Northeast due to nor'easter storm

The US National Weather Service said the strong nor'easter will bring coastal flooding, rip currents, strong wind gusts and heavy rain to the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions through Monday.

A surfer catches a wave as a nor'easter batters the US northeast coast, in Rockaway, New Jersey, US, September 26, 2026.

Netanyahu's UNGA speech pushed Israel's military prowess over its desire for peace - editorial

Might Netanyahu not have found room for another prop besides a bee that could begin rebranding Israel not only as a formidable war machine, but also as a country dedicated to peace?

THIS TIME, Benjamin Netanyahu’s United Nations General Assembly address was meant to reflect an Israeli prime minister standing up to a hostile world. The question is whether this will reach the voters it was meant to impress, the writer wonders.

'UNAI': It is time to rename the UN to United Nations Against Israel - opinion

The UN struggles to unite on global crises, yet repeatedly finds common ground when it comes to condemning Israel.

 UNITED NATIONS headquarters in New York City.

Iran's Araghchi dismisses, smiles at reporter's question on regime's execution, torture of Iranians

On Monday, Araghchi denounced other countries for not condemning alleged "atrocities" committed in Iran by the United States and Israel.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks in Istanbul, Turkey, January 30, 2026; illustrative.

Six takeaways from a turbulent week of United Nations diplomacy - analysis

While no breakthroughs on the world's most intractable conflicts were reached at this year's UNGA summit, talks on the Iran and Ukraine wars inched forward, and leaders used the venue to debate AI.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds up a Starlink device as he speaks during the 81st United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, on September 24, 2026.

NY Jewish Democrats defend Mamdani after Netanyahu calls him a Hamas supporter

New York Jewish Democrats defended Mayor Zohran Mamdani after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused him of antisemitism and ties to Hamas, saying the remarks went too far.

State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal points to mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani during a press conference, Sept. 19, 2025, New York City.

Argentine President Javier Milei dances with yeshiva students after receiving Lover of Israel prize

In his speech at the yeshiva, Milei thanked his hosts for presenting him with the award and said he viewed it as a commitment to continue supporting the Jewish people.

Argentina's President Javier Milei attends a meeting of the Shield of the Americas on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, US, September 22, 2026.