New York

Miss Israel attacked at pro-Palestinian protest in New York

The 25-year-old was allegedly slammed in the face by a protestor's placard.

Congressman calls House to pass 'Antisemitism Awareness Act' outside Columbia University campus

Lawler said every college and university president who refuses to take action should immediately "resign in disgrace" or be thrown out. 

Columbia deactivates dissident Israeli-American professor's ID

Davidai had earlier advertised a "PEACEFUL sit in at Columbia's declared 'Liberation Zone,'" inviting followers on X to bring Israeli and American flags. 

New York Mets' Bader wears Star of David on belt in support of Israel

The white star stood out against the background of the blue belt he wore and received much attention due to Bader's game-winning hit at the end of the game.

'October 7 is about to be every day': Columbia rally sees Hamas support

A woman in a Keffiyeh shouted at a pro-Israel activist, "We are Hamas," outside Columbia on Wednesday. "We're all Hamas," she said at the counter-protesters that had rallied outside the university.

New York sets out to expand the definition of hate crimes, impacting Jewish community

“The rising tide of hate is abhorrent and unacceptable, and I’m committed to doing everything in my power to keep New Yorkers safe,” Hochul said in January.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
19/04/2024

Israeli educators can learn from delegation visit to 9/11 memorial following Oct. 7

What can Israeli educators learn from a visit to the memorial for the victims of 9/11?

By HOWARD BLAS
19/04/2024

University at Buffalo researchers look into past of the coffee bean to create a high quality genome

Researchers unveil Arabica coffee's ancient origins and genetic secrets, aiding in creating climate-resistant varieties for the future amidst climate change threats.

Met Council expects to feed 300,000 poor New Yorkers over Passover

More than 230 distribution events have been organized throughout the five boroughs of New York City as well as in Westchester, Albany, Connecticut, and New Jersey.

In the 1800s, New York’s Jewish elite dined at ‘The Kosher Delmonico’

Having worked as a kosher butcher before immigrating, Felix Marx set out to create a Delmonico’s-style offering for well-to-do, observant Jews.

By SCOTT D. SELIGMAN/JTA
17/04/2024
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