New York Jewish Community

Unanimous vote

Julie Menin elected NYC’s first Jewish speaker

Julie Menin unanimously elected NYC Council speaker, becoming its first Jewish leader. She pledges to protect New Yorkers and address rising antisemitism.

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New Yorkers who value Jewish life must rally around Breads Bakery

A Jewish-owned NY bakery is being told that its very cultural expressions-baking cookies with Israeli flags, participating in Jewish food festivals-are illegitimate. Opinion.

Commander of Israel Dog Unit Meets American Jews

Search and Rescue director Yekutiel Ben-Yaakov is touring North America to recruit volunteers and raise urgent funds for the Israel Dog Unit - a lifeline for families in their darkest hour.

Secure your spot

Israel Dog Unit Commander to speak at NYC benefit dinner

Yekutiel Ben-Yakov will share firsthand accounts of search-and-rescue missions and counter-terror operations at the first-ever New York dinner for American Friends of the Israel Dog Unit this Sunday, November 9th at 7:00 PM.

Cuomo secures broad Jewish support after Adams drops out

Jewish groups across NYC rally behind Andrew Cuomo for mayor, citing rising antisemitism and opposition to Zohran Mamdani’s stance on Israel.

Hochul to Mamdani:

'Mend ties with Jewish community'

New York Governor Kathy Hochul says she urged NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to reconcile with the Jewish community, citing "hurtful" remarks and anti-Israel bias.

Meet Nat'l Jewish Warfighters Advisor for America 1st Veterans

“America First Veterans (A1 Vets) proudly announces the appointment of Cindy Grosz as the organization’s National Jewish Warfighters Advisor."

In plea deal:

Man pleads guilty to planning to attack NYC synagogue in 2022

Manhattan District Attorney reaches agreement with Christopher Brown, 23, to plead guilty to possessing a firearm as part of a planned terror attack on the New York Jewish community

After Iranian attack:

NYPD to beef up security around Jewish institutions

New York City Mayor Eric Adams directs New York Police Department to beef up security around Jewish institutions, stresses there is no direct threat at this time.

UJA Federation NY:

In the face of rising antisemitism - incredible Jewish resilience

Senior vice president for community strategy and external relations at UJA Federation of New York Hindy Poupko spoke to Arutz Sheva about the organization's efforts at home and abroad to fight for Israel and NY's Jews.

How New York was renewed by Torah Judaism after the Holocaust

Sixth in a series about the rise of Jewish and Torah education in America after the Holocaust.

'On a daily basis we’re grappling with reality of antisemitism'

Eight New York and New Jersey Jewish Federations and institutions partner with ADL to coordinate information sharing and security.

4 members of New York Jewish family shot in Jerusalem attack

Father of Satmar family visiting from New York seriously wounded, wife, son, and daughter also shot.

The last Jewish congressman in New York

Liberal Jews and their politicians are vanishing. Op-ed.

How Zabar’s, iconic New York City Jewish grocery, got its start

In 1934, a Jewish immigrant couple rented a counter at a food market. They later grew into one of NYC's iconic Jewish-owned grocery stores.

Supporting the troops

Israel’s defense is our defense, as a Jewish community here in New York and around the globe. Op-ed.

Eric Adams thanks Flatbush community for 'stepping up big time'

At a charity fundraiser, Adams thanks local Jewish community for their support and promises to be there for them as New York's mayor.

Thief steals e-scooter from six-year old Jewish boy in Brooklyn

Story has happy ending when NYPD and community leaders gift the now 7-year old with a new scooter and helmet. Thief is still on the loose.

Advocacy group compiles data on US campus anti-Semitism

Compilation of anti-Semitic campus incidents gives insights into the surge of campus anti-Semitism experienced by Jewish students.

NY Jewish federation sending $200K in COVID relief to India

UJA-Federation of New York announced $200,000 in grants to four organizations working on COVID relief efforts in India.

NYPD releases new footage of Bronx synagogue vandal suspect

Hate Crimes Unit posts video of suspect to social media, asking for help in identifying the individual.

New York mayor hopeful visits Jewish community of Far Rockaway

Adams visited the Yeshiva of Darchei Torah and the Weiss Vocational Center, received positive reactions.

He supports Israel, US Jewish issues, Trump - thanks, Chairman Long

NYCDOE Chancellor tweet begs the question?  Racist and anti-Semite?

New York Mayor De Blasio to Visit Israel

NYC mayor plans to visit Jewish state in the summer, as he seeks to improve relations with Jewish community.

New York Jews in Shock Over Death of 'Facebook Rabbi'

The “Facebuker Rebbe”, Rabbi Dovid Winiarz, killed in a car accident. "He dedicated his life to outreach," says his friends.

Brooklyn: Jew Hurt in Anti-Semitic Attack

Jewish man the victim of random anti-Semitic street attack in Brooklyn.

Rabbi on DOMA Ruling, Morality and Israel

Rabbi: DOMA ruling may have been reasonable, but blurring the lines is dangerous. Israel must take particular care.

NYC Candidate: Bloomberg Not Connected to Jewish Community

NYC politician says Mayor Bloomberg hasn’t been close to the Jewish community, pledges to work to support Israel.

NYC Mayoral Candidate: Zero Tolerance for Anti-Semitism

Sal F. Albanese, candidate for Mayor of New York City, tells Arutz Sheva: Anti-Semitism will not be tolerated under my administration.

Poverty Dramatically Increases Among New York's Jews

Poverty has risen dramatically in the New York Jewish community since 2002, according to a new UJA-Federation of New York report.