New York

Has rising antisemitism in the US been exaggerated?

Were we just lucky or has the rising antisemitism that’s stayed at the top of the Jewish headlines for the past six months been overstated?

05/04/2024

At Rikers Island, Jewish volunteers find a ‘powerful connection’ with inmates by leading prayers

About 5% of the population interred indicated they were Jewish when they were first incarcerated at Rikers; only about a quarter to a third were either born Jewish or grew up Jewish.

By JULIA GERGELY/JTA
05/04/2024

Pro-Palestinian protest vote campaign claims success in NY primary, exact numbers are unclear

Comparisons with previous elections are also difficult to gauge. In 2020, blank votes made up around 8% of all ballots in the Democratic party’s presidential primary.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
05/04/2024
 Ritchie Torres visits Israel earlier this month

Ritchie Torres to headline Jerusalem Post Annual Conference

During his visit he visited communities affected by October 7 Hamas attacks in Israel's south, and met with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Binghamton students must categorically reject BDS

 In its official statement, SUNY BDS continuously charges Israel with perpetrating genocide against the Palestinian people. This is a lie.

By AVIAD LEVY
02/04/2024

Bert Pogrebin, attorney and partner to leading feminist Letty Cottin Pogrebin, dies at 89

Bert and Letty Pogrebin's 60-year marriage embodied support, impactful careers, and family devotion. Bert, a renowned labor lawyer, passed away at 89, leaving a legacy of integrity.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
02/04/2024

NYC Land Day protesters to Hamas: 'Strike, strike Tel Aviv!'

"Abu Ubaida, our beloved," chanted the crowd led by Within Our Lifetime (WOL) organizer Abdullah Akl. "Strike, Strike Tel Aviv."

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