New York

New York is a state within the United States and is one of the original 13 colonies that formed the country following the American Revolution. Nicknamed "The Empire State," New York is the 27th largest state by area and the fourth largest by population. It is also the third most economically prosperous state by GDP, behind only California and Texas. Its capital city is Albany and its largest city is New York City, which is also the largest city in the US. 

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Omer Avital debuts newest work with Israeli Andalusian Orchestra

Omer Avital’s visionary ‘North African Dream’ debuts with the Israeli Andalusian Orchestra Ashdod at next week’s Meridiano Festival

By NERIA BARR
06/06/2025

'A miracle': Jewish firefighter rescues torah scroll from burning NY synagogue

"Seeing it carried out safely felt like a miracle," said the president of the congregation, Igor Shamalov.

Annual Shabbat in the Park Returns to New York on June 6

Young Jewish leaders to gather for JNFuture’s sold-out Shabbat in the Park, uniting in support of Israel and celebrating resilience through community and purpose.

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF , IN COLLABORATION WITH KKL-JNF
01/06/2025

Arkia introduces a business class on its aircraft. Here’s what you’ll get in it

Arkia launched a business class on its New York route and will compete with El Al, as well as the American airlines that come and go.

By MAOR BEN HAROSH
29/05/2025

Helena Weinrauch, Holocaust survivor and ‘dancing angel,’ dies at 100

Weinrauch’s story of survival — and how she discovered, at 88, the joy of ballroom dancing — was the subject of a 2015 documentary, “Fascination: Helena’s Story.”

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
29/05/2025

Here’s how New York is celebrating Shavuot in 2025

Here is how the Jewish community across New York City will be celebrating the holiday, from low-key flower arranging classes and study sessions to all-night ragers.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
28/05/2025

Israeli consul-general brings NY diplomats to Nova site, vows to keep horrors in world's memory

The visit, organized with the American Jewish Committee (AJC), included the consuls general of Argentina, Bulgaria and Slovakia.

 Senior Magen David Adom (MDA) EMT Adham Safadi was presented with the conference’s Award for Courag

MDA EMT honored for heroism after losing daughter in rocket attack

EMT Adham Safadi receives JPost Award for Courage after treating victims at scene where his daughter died.

  Head of the Resilience Department at ZAKA Vered Atzmon Meshulam: "We built a cutting-edge national

Head of the Resilience Department at ZAKA announces launch of a national resilience center

"We don't only support survival, we cultivate healing resilience," said Vered Atzmon Meshulam at the recent conference

Man arrested at JFK after he attempts to bomb US Embassy in Tel Aviv

In posts on the day of the attack, Neumayer posted: "Join me as I burn down the embassy in Tel Aviv. Death to America, death to Americans, and f--- the west.”

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