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NYC politics

Editorial | Shame on Liu! Senator Liu's endorsement betrays a faithful constituency - QNS

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Brooklyn

Jewish group endorses Councilmember Hanif for re-election, calling her 'principled and effective leader'

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NYC politics

Editorial | Shame on Liu! Senator Liu's endorsement betrays a faithful constituency - QNS

#terrorism

What to know about Colorado attack on Jewish gathering that injured 8

A targeted act of terrorism occurred in Boulder, injuring eight during a rally for Gaza hostages.

FBI investigates attack on Jewish gathering in Colorado that injured six

A targeted attack involving incendiary devices injured six at a Jewish event in Colorado amidst ongoing conflicts related to Gaza.

2 staff members of Israeli embassy killed in DC shooting

Israeli embassy staff members were killed in a shooting near a Washington museum, prompting concerns over rising anti-Semitic violence.

Exclusive | 'Jew hater,' 20, arrested for allegedly assaulting Jewish victims in NYC hate crime attacks

Tarek Bazrouk, a 20-year-old, was arrested for multiple antisemitic hate crimes in New York City, highlighting ongoing issues of hate violence.

Canada news

Canadian resident accused of terror plot to slaughter' Jewish people in Brooklyn appears in court | amNewYork

A Canadian resident plotted a mass shooting targeting Jews in NYC, expressing support for ISIS, and remains in custody after extradition.

The Boulder Attack Didn't Come Out of Nowhere

Rhetoric supporting terrorism, even indirectly, fuels anti-Semitic violence in America.

What to know about Colorado attack on Jewish gathering that injured 8

A targeted act of terrorism occurred in Boulder, injuring eight during a rally for Gaza hostages.

FBI investigates attack on Jewish gathering in Colorado that injured six

A targeted attack involving incendiary devices injured six at a Jewish event in Colorado amidst ongoing conflicts related to Gaza.

2 staff members of Israeli embassy killed in DC shooting

Israeli embassy staff members were killed in a shooting near a Washington museum, prompting concerns over rising anti-Semitic violence.

Exclusive | 'Jew hater,' 20, arrested for allegedly assaulting Jewish victims in NYC hate crime attacks

Tarek Bazrouk, a 20-year-old, was arrested for multiple antisemitic hate crimes in New York City, highlighting ongoing issues of hate violence.

Canada news

Canadian resident accused of terror plot to slaughter' Jewish people in Brooklyn appears in court | amNewYork

A Canadian resident plotted a mass shooting targeting Jews in NYC, expressing support for ISIS, and remains in custody after extradition.

The Boulder Attack Didn't Come Out of Nowhere

Rhetoric supporting terrorism, even indirectly, fuels anti-Semitic violence in America.

more#terrorism

#new-york-city

4 days ago

With talk show host Dr. Phil at his side, NYC Mayor Eric Adams signs executive order that defines antisemitism - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Mayor Adams signed an executive order defining antisemitism, aiming to bolster support from the Jewish community amid his reelection campaign.

NYC precinct council prez Robert Josman resigns after fury over removing Israeli hostage posters

A community council president resigned after removing Israeli hostage posters, drawing accusations of antisemitism.

Exclusive | Zhoran Mamdani spews antisemitic tropes, falsely claims taxpayers foot the bill for NY pols' Israel trips: Jewish activists

Mamdani faces criticism for falsely claiming taxpayers fund Israel trips, which Jewish advocates call an antisemitic trope that threatens community trust.

fromBKReader

NYC Creates Office of Antisemitisim

Mayor Eric Adams launched the Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism to address rising antisemitic incidents in New York City.

Mayor Adams takes page out of Trump's playbook, launches NYC task force to fight antisemitism

Mayor Adams launched an Office to Combat Antisemitism in response to rising antisemitic acts, mirroring actions taken by former President Trump.

Solidarity PAC launches 2025 NYC voter guide for Democratic primary; ranks Cuomo, opposes Mamdani | amNewYork

Solidarity PAC launched a voter's guide to help NYC's Jewish community make informed decisions in the upcoming primary election.

4 days ago

With talk show host Dr. Phil at his side, NYC Mayor Eric Adams signs executive order that defines antisemitism - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Mayor Adams signed an executive order defining antisemitism, aiming to bolster support from the Jewish community amid his reelection campaign.

NYC precinct council prez Robert Josman resigns after fury over removing Israeli hostage posters

A community council president resigned after removing Israeli hostage posters, drawing accusations of antisemitism.

Exclusive | Zhoran Mamdani spews antisemitic tropes, falsely claims taxpayers foot the bill for NY pols' Israel trips: Jewish activists

Mamdani faces criticism for falsely claiming taxpayers fund Israel trips, which Jewish advocates call an antisemitic trope that threatens community trust.

fromBKReader

NYC Creates Office of Antisemitisim

Mayor Eric Adams launched the Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism to address rising antisemitic incidents in New York City.

Mayor Adams takes page out of Trump's playbook, launches NYC task force to fight antisemitism

Mayor Adams launched an Office to Combat Antisemitism in response to rising antisemitic acts, mirroring actions taken by former President Trump.

Solidarity PAC launches 2025 NYC voter guide for Democratic primary; ranks Cuomo, opposes Mamdani | amNewYork

Solidarity PAC launched a voter's guide to help NYC's Jewish community make informed decisions in the upcoming primary election.

Brooklyn

NYC Police Head Off Anti-Zionist Protest After Black Residents Urged to 'Rise Up Against' Orthodox Jews

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Black Lives Matter

US Department of Justice sues Palestinian-owned Oakland coffee shop

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Brooklyn

NYC Police Head Off Anti-Zionist Protest After Black Residents Urged to 'Rise Up Against' Orthodox Jews

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Black Lives Matter

US Department of Justice sues Palestinian-owned Oakland coffee shop

more#zionism

#antisemitism

Conservative peer accused of using antisemitic tropes in Lords debate

Antisemitic tropes persist in political discourse, as shown by Lord Hamilton's controversial remarks about funding a Holocaust memorial.

Adrienne Adams is in thrall to the antisemitic left - and unfit to be our mayor

Adrienne Adams is expected to enter the 2025 NYC Mayoral Race amidst rising antisemitism and criticism of current Mayor Eric Adams.

East Bay (California)

Opinion: Oakland leaders are ignoring city's antisemitism problem

Oakland's elected officials must confront the rising antisemitism fueled by graffiti and anti-Israel rhetoric.

Graffiti and false narratives promote antisemitism and must be addressed by city leaders.

Tory peer forced to apologise for antisemitic slur over Holocaust memorial

Archie Hamilton's remarks about Jewish funding for a Holocaust memorial have been condemned as ill-judged and racist by multiple organizations.

Germany news

fromwww.dw.com

'Tsunami of antisemitism' on German campuses, report finds DW 03/02/2025

The attack on Lahav Shapira underscores a surge in antisemitism at German universities, linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

ADL reports surge in antisemitism

New York State experiences the highest number of antisemitic incidents in the U.S., with Brooklyn being a significant contributor.

Conservative peer accused of using antisemitic tropes in Lords debate

Antisemitic tropes persist in political discourse, as shown by Lord Hamilton's controversial remarks about funding a Holocaust memorial.

Adrienne Adams is in thrall to the antisemitic left - and unfit to be our mayor

Adrienne Adams is expected to enter the 2025 NYC Mayoral Race amidst rising antisemitism and criticism of current Mayor Eric Adams.

East Bay (California)

Opinion: Oakland leaders are ignoring city's antisemitism problem

Oakland's elected officials must confront the rising antisemitism fueled by graffiti and anti-Israel rhetoric.

Graffiti and false narratives promote antisemitism and must be addressed by city leaders.

Tory peer forced to apologise for antisemitic slur over Holocaust memorial

Archie Hamilton's remarks about Jewish funding for a Holocaust memorial have been condemned as ill-judged and racist by multiple organizations.

Germany news

fromwww.dw.com

'Tsunami of antisemitism' on German campuses, report finds DW 03/02/2025

The attack on Lahav Shapira underscores a surge in antisemitism at German universities, linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

ADL reports surge in antisemitism

New York State experiences the highest number of antisemitic incidents in the U.S., with Brooklyn being a significant contributor.

The Performative Intimacy of Anti-Semitic Terror

The Boulder attack highlights a disturbing trend in targeted anti-Semitic violence against the Jewish community.

Toronto

Man faces rare charge of advocating genocide against Jewish community, Toroto police say | CBC News

A Toronto man faces charges of advocating genocide and promoting hatred against the Jewish community, reflecting serious hate crime concerns.

Toronto

Father, son charged after alleged hate-motivated incidents east of Toronto | CBC News

The Performative Intimacy of Anti-Semitic Terror

The Boulder attack highlights a disturbing trend in targeted anti-Semitic violence against the Jewish community.

Toronto

Man faces rare charge of advocating genocide against Jewish community, Toroto police say | CBC News

A Toronto man faces charges of advocating genocide and promoting hatred against the Jewish community, reflecting serious hate crime concerns.

Toronto

Father, son charged after alleged hate-motivated incidents east of Toronto | CBC News

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#boulder

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Multiple people injured in 'terror attack' on Boulder, Colo. pedestrian mall

A targeted terror attack occurred at Boulder's Pearl Street Mall, injuring multiple people during a Jewish community event.

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Black Lives Matter

BREAKING: Multiple People Set on Fire in Targeted Terror Attack' on Pro-Israel Group in Colorado

fromwww.denverpost.com

Multiple people injured in 'terror attack' on Boulder, Colo. pedestrian mall

A targeted terror attack occurred at Boulder's Pearl Street Mall, injuring multiple people during a Jewish community event.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Black Lives Matter

BREAKING: Multiple People Set on Fire in Targeted Terror Attack' on Pro-Israel Group in Colorado

Paris food

Paris Holocaust memorial, synagogues hit with paint

France's Holocaust memorial and Jewish sites in Paris were vandalised, prompting strong condemnation from government officials and renewed calls for security.

France news

Paris probes antisemitic vandalism targeting synagogues and a Holocaust memorial

Paris authorities investigate vandalism at Jewish sites, highlighting increasing tensions ahead of the Shavuot holiday.

Paris food

fromThe Local France

Paris Holocaust memorial, synagogues hit with paint

France's Holocaust memorial and Jewish sites in Paris were vandalised, prompting strong condemnation from government officials and renewed calls for security.

France news

Paris probes antisemitic vandalism targeting synagogues and a Holocaust memorial

Paris authorities investigate vandalism at Jewish sites, highlighting increasing tensions ahead of the Shavuot holiday.

more#paris

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2 weeks ago

Teenage boy hurt in racially aggravated assault

A teenage boy has been injured in a racially aggravated assault at Hampstead Tube station, with police treating the incident as racially motivated.

London food

#israel

NYC politics

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani refuses to sign resolutions condemning Holocaust, supporting Israel

2 weeks ago

UK news

Member of UK Jewish body resigns over failure to call out Israel on Gaza

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London politics

Israel-Gaza protests return to Swiss Cottage after ban

NYC politics

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani refuses to sign resolutions condemning Holocaust, supporting Israel

2 weeks ago

UK news

Member of UK Jewish body resigns over failure to call out Israel on Gaza

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

London politics

Israel-Gaza protests return to Swiss Cottage after ban

Harvard Professor Slams Trump's Crackdown in Scathing NYT Op-Ed: None of This is Good for the Jews'

Pinker criticizes Trump's attacks on Harvard and connects them to harm against Jewish Americans through funding cuts.

#washington-dc

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Shock in the Jewish community over the killing of two Israeli embassy employees: We are always the target'

The shooting of Israeli embassy staff in Washington has deeply affected the local Jewish community, prompting calls for peace and protection.

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NYC politics

It's a Nightmare': 3 Rabbis Discuss the Israeli Embassy Aides Killed in Washington, D.C.

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Shock in the Jewish community over the killing of two Israeli embassy employees: We are always the target'

The shooting of Israeli embassy staff in Washington has deeply affected the local Jewish community, prompting calls for peace and protection.

fromtime.com

NYC politics

It's a Nightmare': 3 Rabbis Discuss the Israeli Embassy Aides Killed in Washington, D.C.

Toronto

Police in GTA step up patrols near synagogues, places of worship after 2 killed in Washington D.C | CBC News

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UK news

The World

Toronto

Police in GTA step up patrols near synagogues, places of worship after 2 killed in Washington D.C | CBC News

In response to the shooting of Israeli Embassy staffers, Toronto police are increasing security around synagogues and places of worship.

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UK news

The World

more#public-safety

fromLos Angeles Times

Prep sports analysis: YULA and Shalhevet should not have forfeited playoff games

The decision by YULA and Shalhavet to leave the CIF playoffs mid-season for a Jewish tournament raises concerns about the seriousness of sports participation at these schools.

SF parents

NYC parents

Salute to Israel Parade: Another bittersweet celebration has families demand release of hostages still in Hamas' grips | amNewYork

The Israel Day Parade reflects both celebration of Jewish identity and urgent calls for the return of hostages held by Hamas.

Photography

If it isn't recorded it will disappear': the Muslim photographer shining a light on Bradford's Jewish community

Muslim artist Nudrat Afza documents Bradford's declining Jewish community through photography and highlights inter-community respect.

fromEater Houston

Houston's Genesis Steakhouse Becomes Exodus and Pivots to a Non-Kosher Menu

Exodus Bar and Grill, led by owner Jason Goldstein, will cater to less observant Jews and feature a menu that departs from traditional kosher practices.

NYC food

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fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com

Influential Orthodox rabbi, who reshaped Jewish Miami and helped heal, has died

"He lived a pure life of unadulterated love, of unconditional kindness," said Lipskar's nephew. This reflects Lipskar's approach to both faith and humanitarian efforts.

NYC LGBT

#crown-heights

NYC LGBT

NYC Radicals threaten to 'flood' Crown Heights and 'rise up' against Chabad

Black Lives Matter

Heavy police presence blocks anti-Israel protest in Brooklyn from reaching Crown Heights - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

NYC politics

Chaos at Chabad headquarters over controversial Israeli minister's visit

fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com

Brooklyn

Crown Heights mourns community leader

NYC LGBT

NYC Radicals threaten to 'flood' Crown Heights and 'rise up' against Chabad

Black Lives Matter

Heavy police presence blocks anti-Israel protest in Brooklyn from reaching Crown Heights - Jewish Telegraphic Agency

NYC politics

Chaos at Chabad headquarters over controversial Israeli minister's visit

Brooklyn

Crown Heights mourns community leader

Miami Jewish community marks Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day

The 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation emphasizes the importance of Holocaust remembrance and honoring survivors.

Brooklyn's depraved pro-Hamas fiends back the slaughter of babies

Anti-Israel protests in Brooklyn express hostility towards Jews and the existence of Israel, rather than advocating for genuine peace.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

NYC parents

Woman from north London and two daughters killed in horror New York car smash

NYC LGBT

Cops probing threats, harassment against 2 women during protest outside NYC synagogue after vile video circulates online

NYC parents

Brooklyn's depraved pro-Hamas fiends back the slaughter of babies

Anti-Israel protests in Brooklyn express hostility towards Jews and the existence of Israel, rather than advocating for genuine peace.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

NYC parents

Woman from north London and two daughters killed in horror New York car smash

NYC LGBT

Cops probing threats, harassment against 2 women during protest outside NYC synagogue after vile video circulates online

Schumer condemns anti-Israel protests and assault of Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn

Senators and local leaders condemned recent protests in Brooklyn for anti-Semitic violence and rhetoric targeting the Orthodox Jewish community.

Right-wing politics

Trump's Anti-Semitism Agenda Isn't About Jews

The Trump administration misuses the narrative of protecting Jews to shield its anti-foreign policies from criticism.

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NYC LGBT

Mayor Adams makes surprise visit to JCC during 16th annual Nancy Avis L'Dor V'Dor Awards

fromJewish Insider

Schumer condemns anti-Israel protests and assault of Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn

Senators and local leaders condemned recent protests in Brooklyn for anti-Semitic violence and rhetoric targeting the Orthodox Jewish community.

Right-wing politics

Trump's Anti-Semitism Agenda Isn't About Jews

The Trump administration misuses the narrative of protecting Jews to shield its anti-foreign policies from criticism.

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NYC LGBT

Mayor Adams makes surprise visit to JCC during 16th annual Nancy Avis L'Dor V'Dor Awards

more#anti-semitism

fromThe Forward

In NYC, Itamar Ben-Gvir says he's changed - and wants 'the Trump plan' in Gaza

Ben-Gvir dismissed concerns of arrest abroad, exuding confidence while facing substantial protests and backlash in the U.S. during his controversial speaking engagements.

NYC politics

fromwww.standard.co.uk

Outrage as swastikas painted in children's play area at popular north London park

Hackney's Mayor Caroline Woodley condemned recent vandalism in Clissold Park, where swastikas were painted, affirming that everyone deserves to feel safe in public play areas.

NYC LGBT

fromSun Sentinel

1 in 6 Jewish couples faces infertility - this foundation has arrived in South Florida hoping to help

Elana Frank, CEO and founder of the Jewish Fertility Foundation, emphasizes a commitment to support Jewish couples facing infertility by expanding services and providing financial assistance.

Fundraising

#passover

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Brooklyn

As Brooklynites struggle with food insecurity, Met Council distributes kosher food for Passover * Brooklyn Paper

The Met Council distributed essential food to support food-insecure Jewish families during Passover amidst rising food costs.

NYC LGBT

NY car wash caught charging Jewish customers triple the price for 'Passover Special'

A car wash in New York charged Jewish customers three times the normal price under a discriminatory 'Passover Special'.

fromBrooklyn Paper

As Brooklynites struggle with food insecurity, Met Council distributes kosher food for Passover * Brooklyn Paper

The Met Council distributed essential food to support food-insecure Jewish families during Passover amidst rising food costs.

NY car wash caught charging Jewish customers triple the price for 'Passover Special'

A car wash in New York charged Jewish customers three times the normal price under a discriminatory 'Passover Special'.

more#passover

fromwww.nytimes.com

U.A.E. Sentences Three People to Death for Killing an Israeli Rabbi

The U.A.E. has sentenced three individuals to death for the abduction and murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, raising concerns for the safety of its Jewish community.

UK news

fromCornell Chronicle

New Hillel building planned to support Jewish life at Cornell | Cornell Chronicle

"This new home will provide a physical and spiritual place to gather, engage, worship and learn in a comfortable, dedicated environment," said Dr. Steven Grinspoon '83.

Upper West Side

fromwww.npr.org

Syrian Jews return to Damascus for the first time in decades, hoping to build bridges

Rabbi Yusuf Hamra's return to the Faranj synagogue in Syria symbolizes the deep-seated heartache of a dwindling Jewish community.

Long Island road named for Israeli-American Oct. 7 victim Omer Neutra: 'So appropriate'

A section of road in the Long Island town where slain Israeli American hostage Omer Neutra grew up is being renamed after him.

NYC politics