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Why Jewish peoplehood does not fit Mamdani’s universalism - opinion

Zohran Mamdani appears willing to accept imperfection almost everywhere except Israel. That becomes the “exception” in the universalism he promises.

Zohran Mamdani looks on at Old City Hall Staion on the day he is sworn in as mayor of New York City, New York, US, Thursday, Jan 1st 2026.
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

From Hillel and Shamai to Trump and Netanyahu: Polarized, divided Jewry is dangerous - opinion

 Pro-Palestinian supporters attempt to gain entry to Grand Central Terminal as they protest against City University of New York (CUNY) college allowing the filming of an FBI: Most Wanted episode fictionalising a Gaza Solidarity Encampment in New York City, US, July 22, 2024.

CUNY purged Jews from leadership in 'deliberate plan, ' new report claims

GUY HOCHMAN poses with the Israeli flag next to a crowd of pro-Palestine protesters in New York City, January 20, 2026.

Israeli comedian Guy Hochman barred from LA venue for not condemning Israel


Arkia plane hit by Philippine plane at JFK airport, leaving some 270 passengers stranded - report

The Arkia flight, which was Tel-Aviv-bound and set to carry some 270 passengers, has been delayed due to the damage the accident caused.

New Arkia leased aircraft.

From Miami to Beit Shemesh: A doctor’s mission to restore Hebrew pronunciation

Dr. Norman Bloom unveils a clear path to reading Hebrew as it was intended to be spoken, after decades of study.

Dr. Norman Bloom.

Corinne Allal’s story leads lineup of bold, must-see documentaries

TV TIME: A new series revisits Corinne Allal’s life and legacy, alongside standout music documentaries and a bold new vampire drama turning heads.

The late Corinne Allal is the subject of ‘Corinne Allal: Farewell Tour.’

Rabbis who criticized Mamdani say they were ‘heartened’ after meeting with him on Thursday

Ammiel Hirsch, senior rabbi of Stephen Wise Free Synagogue and one of Mamdani’s loudest critics from the pulpit, was relatively complimentary of the mayor-elect in an interview.

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference in Central Park in the East Harlem neighborhood of New York City, US, November 24, 2025.

This Hanukkah, my synagogue is illuminating our walls with relics of our Jewish immigrant stories

What better place to encourage people to learn and share their own immigrant history, digging out the details of who came when, from where and why?

An exhibition launching in December 2025 at the Society for the Advancement of Judaism in New York City celebrates congregants' family immigration stories.

One stabbed in Macy's flagship location in Manhattan, one taken into custody

Police arrested a 43-year-old Massachusetts resident in connection with the attack.

 Police crime scene tape

Stop using American Jews as political currency - opinion

We are citizens like everyone else. If you want our vote, rather than promising to protect us from the monsters in the closet, show us, with your policies and your conduct.

NEW YORK CITY Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani speaks at the foot of a monument to US founding father Thomas Jefferson.

Brad Lander launches run for Congress against pro-Israel Jewish incumbent Dan Goldman

Lander targets Goldman over AIPAC ties in Congressional race, with support from Sanders and Mamdani.

Lander, who is Jewish, is running to represent the 10th Congressional District, which includes Lower Manhattan and parts of western and central Brooklyn.

Ran Gvili, last remaining Israeli hostage in Gaza, featured on two Times Square digital billboards

One billboard is part of an effort led by the Israeli Consulate in New York and Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar. The other was launched by the American Jewish Committee.

A billboard in Times Square calls for the release of Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage in Gaza. (Screenshot)

Helen Nash, kosher cookbook author and NYC philanthropist, dies at 89

Her first cookbook, “Kosher Cuisine,” was published in 1984 by Random House and adapted a variety of international recipes for kosher cooks.

Kosher cookbook author and philanthropist Helen Nash died at 89.