NYPD Beefs Up Security Around Synagogues
NYPD announces it will be beefing up security at the city's synagogues and other Jewish sites for the Passover holiday.
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Online Warning of Al Qaeda Return to New York
U.S. authorities are investigating the source of online poster warning that group wants to stage a repeat “performance” in New York City.
NYC Politicians Affirm Opposition to BDS
Leading New York City politicians affirmed their opposition to a boycott of Israeli products by the Park Slope Food Co-op in Brooklyn.
Lost Sketches of Holocaust Survivor Rescued From Obscurity
Berlin Philharmonic to perform at opening of an exhibition at NYU showcasing the portraits of Auschwitz survivor David Friedman.
NY Police Arrest Man who Tried to Build a Bomb
New York City police arrest an Al-Qaeda sympathizer who tried to build a bomb and use it against soldiers and post offices.
Back to Basics: A7 Interviews GOP Cong. Candidate Bob Turner
Pre-Pres. Elections 2012: Bob Turner (R) is running in a Democratic stronghold in a special election next week. Read oped on this as well.
Former NY Gov. Hugh Carey - 'The Man Who Saved NYC' - Dead at 92
Former New York State Governor Hugh Carey -- "the man who saved New York City" -- has died. He was 92.
Who is Levi Aron, Accused Killer of Leiby Kletzky?
He seemed like an ordinary guy, though strange. But a child is dead in a grisly murder with Levi Aron's name on top billing.
10,000 Attend Funeral of 9-Yr-Old Leiby Kletzky in Boro Park
A sea of mourners paid their final goodbyes on Wednesday to the 9-year-old Chassidic boy who trusted a stranger in Boro Park and died as a result.
Would Be NY Synagogue Bombers Plead "Not Guilty"
Ahmed Ferhani and Mohamed Mamdouh plead not guilty in Manhattan court to a "terror plot targeting New York synagogues."
New York: Two Arrested After Planning to Attack Synagogues
New York police have arrested two men who planned to bomb synagogues ‘one after another’ and kill as many Jews as possible.
Brooklyn Bridge was Targeted by Al Qaeda
The Brooklyn Bridge was targeted by the international Al Qaeda terrorist organization, according to WikiLeaks document released to The NY Times.
Hundreds Gather in Support of Hevron
A special evening in support of Hevron was held this week in a New York synagogue.
Pro-Israel Rally Planned in Manhattan
Rabbi Avi Weiss is organizing a pro-Israel rally at the Israeli Consulate in Manhattan on March 27 in response to the Itamar and J'lem attacks.
Lower Manhattan is Scene of Jewish Heritage Evening
Taiwan-born NYC Comptroller organizes event to honor Jewish heritage and Jewish volunteers.
US Jews Prepare for Arrests at Anti- Ahmadenijad Vigils
Rabbis to form human chain blocking 1st Avenue, pro-Israel student organization holds silent protest as "madman of Tehran" arrives at UN assembly.
Times Square Bombing Suspect Arrested Trying to Flee US
U.S. authorities have arrested a suspect trying to flee the country after last week's attempted car bombing in New York's Times Square.
Counter-Terrorism Drill in New York
New York City police officers staged a counter-terrorism drill in the Big Apple during the morning rush hour on Wednesday.
Live Video Links Yesha with Schools in LA, NY and Australia
A novel concept puts Jewish children in Samaria in video contact with their counterparts in four Diaspora schools. They sang Purim songs together.
Mumps Strikes New York Area Jewish Communities
An old childhood illness has returned to strike the Jewish communities of New York and New Jersey. Mumps is on the rise.
Chabad Brings the World's Largest Menorah to New York
The world’s largest menorah, sponsored by Chabad-Lubavitch Youth, is lit up at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 59th Street in New York City.
Anti-Semitic Attack Strikes Another New York Synagogue
Vandals sprayed swastikas on the front doors of a Chabad house in New York only a week after two similar incidents in Manhattan.
Anti-Semitic Attacks Hit New York Synagogues
New York City police arrested two youth who vandalized two Lower east side synagogues on Thursday with eggs, smoke bombs, and swastikas.
Tel Aviv Beach Surfs to NYC for Birthday Party
Thousands turned out Sunday to enjoy the sands of Tel Aviv – even though the beach was oceanless and the sand dumped in NYC's Central Park.