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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'We can slit their throats': Alleged would-be Oct. 7 New York attacker extradited to US for trial

Muhammad Shahzeb Khan is alleged to have planned an ISIS-inspired attack on New York's Jewry on the one year anniversary of October 7.

 US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff at the main reception marking Israel's 77th Independence Day at

Hostage survivors to honor Trump envoy Steve Witkoff at United Hatzalah gala

Noa Argamani, Eli Sharabi to Present “Life Award” to Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff at United Hatzalah NYC Gala

Brooklyn Pride interfaith service canceled over synagogue’s ‘alignment with pro-Israel' views

Kane Street Synagogue, a historic Conservative synagogue in Brooklyn, was set to host the 15th annual interfaith service on Wednesday before it was canceled last week.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
10/06/2025

10th-grade NY review handout defines Zionism as 'extreme land-grabbing nationalism'

The board told the 'Post' that the sheet was not created by an "individual or group within the district" and was not created by or approved by the Social Studies Department or the District itself.

 New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani arrives onstage at a Brooklyn rally in May 2025.

Zohran Mamdani: Even if I wanted to go to Israel as NYC mayor, Israel probably wouldn’t let me

Other candidates at the Sunday night forum, organized by the New York Jewish Agenda and held at Congregation B’nai Jeshurun, said they would aim to visit Israel if they are elected.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
09/06/2025

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
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