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CUNY plans free speech task force amid criticism on response to pro-Palestinian protests

The working group is tasked with developing a systemwide policy for all 25 campuses, which it will submit to the CUNY board of trustees for approval.

By CAYLA BAMBERGER/ NEW YORK DAILY NEWS/TNS
21/11/2024

To fight hate, these Brooklyn-based nonprofit professionals wrote a comic book together

A new comic book, "We Are Brooklyn: Stories of Hope," showcases personal narratives from a diverse group of Brooklyn nonprofit professionals who participated in a Jewish Community Relations Council.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
20/11/2024

Man who attempted terror attack on Jewish New Yorkers in 2022 sentenced to 10 years in prison

Manhattan DA Bragg emphasized the significance of the ruling amid rising antisemitism in New York City, where Jews remain the most targeted group for hate crimes.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
20/11/2024

Homeless man allegedly kills two, critically wounds one in stabbing spree in Manhattan

The first attack occurred around 8:20 a.m. in Chelsea when the attacker approached a 36-year-old construction worker outside 444 West 19th Street and stabbed him in the stomach.

Tribute in Light memorial

Over 20 years after September 11 attacks, victim’s family finally has remains to bury

The discovery of 700 bone fragments years after the attack opened new lines of investigation.

Discovering disappearing small-town Jewish communities in the US shows America's best

Small-town synagogues often function not just as religious institutions but as unique centers for education and community engagement.

By AUSTIN REID/JTA
16/11/2024

Davidai claims LEGO labelled 'Bring Them Home Now' figure a political symbol

Davidai asked that the LEGO figure have a black t-shirt with the yellow ribbon representing the hostages and the words 'bring them home' on it, the manager refused.

By YOAV SHUSTER
15/11/2024

Her Grace: Remembering “Her Serene Highness” Grace Kelly

Tuesday marked 95 years since the birth of Princess Grace of Monaco, formerly known as Hollywood star Grace Kelly.

How the NY Public Library acquired a ‘treasure trove’ of Jewish and Yiddish music

Netsky said he thinks the Yiddish theater music in the archive files is particularly valuable because it was maligned by the classical composers as shund (trash) and neglected.

By JON KALISH/JTA
12/11/2024

'Enough is enough!': Hasidic woman publicizes divorce battle

The rabbinical court gave Steinmetz ten days to provide a "get" or face excommunication, yet he refused and has not faced any repercussions since.

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