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Biden administration ‘outraged’ by Israeli strike that killed 7 aid workers, as humanitarian groups suspend operations in Gaza

The killings and the outrage they have stirred in quarters where Israel usually can count on support may be a turning point.

By Ron Kampeas April 2, 2024 5:16 pm

Arsonist with ‘kill rabbi’ tattoo sentenced to decades in prison for burning rabbi’s home

Matthew Karelefsky, 46, was convicted last month of charges including attempted murder, arson and assault for the crime in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Midwood.

March 18, 2024 6:05 pm

11-month-old Binyomin Kuravsky was killed by a faulty radiator — and now his parents demand accountability from the city

“We do not want anybody else to suffer,” Bessie Kuravsky said.

March 14, 2024 2:54 pm

Guernica magazine retracts Israeli writer’s coexistence essay that co-publisher called an ‘apologia for Zionism’

By Andrew Lapin March 11, 2024 9:45 am

Keren Munder, center, a former Hamas hostage, at a rally in Central Park, March 10, 2024. (Luke Tress)

Freed hostage says NY Jewish community ‘gives us strength’ as thousands rally to mark 150 days since Oct. 7

By Luke Tress March 10, 2024 5:47 pm

Police separate pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Times Square, Oct. 13, 2023. (Luke Tress)

NYPD reports 17 antisemitic crimes in February, as Oct. 7 surge appears to taper off

By Luke Tress March 7, 2024 11:59 am

Jared Kushner speaks at the ADL's annual summit at the Javits Center in New York City, March 6, 2024. (Luke Tress)

ADL chief defends honoring Jared Kushner, acknowledges blowback at annual summit

By Luke Tress March 6, 2024 5:09 pm

Pro-Palestinian protesters near Columbia University in Manhattan, February 2, 2024. (Luke Tress)

Columbia U antisemitism task force says Jews experiencing ‘isolation and pain’ on campus

By Luke Tress March 5, 2024 6:07 pm

Devorah Halberstam, center, at a Brooklyn Bridge ceremony marking 30 years since her son's death. At left is New York Attorney General Letitia James and at right, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, March 1, 2024. (Luke Tress)

On 30th anniversary of her son’s death in a terror attack at the Brooklyn Bridge, Devorah Halberstam decries ‘plague’ of hatred

By Luke Tress March 1, 2024 4:00 pm

Dr. Ruth Gottesman speaks at a Albert Einstein College of Medicine event at the Rainbow Room in Manhattan, May 17, 2016. (Brent N. Clarke/Getty Images)

Jewish philanthropist donates $1 billion to Bronx med school, eliminating all future tuition

By Luke Tress February 26, 2024 2:06 pm

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Biden administration ‘outraged’ by Israeli strike that killed 7 aid workers, as humanitarian groups suspend operations in Gaza

Arsonist with ‘kill rabbi’ tattoo sentenced to decades in prison for burning rabbi’s home

11-month-old Binyomin Kuravsky was killed by a faulty radiator — and now his parents demand accountability from the city

Guernica magazine retracts Israeli writer’s coexistence essay that co-publisher called an ‘apologia for Zionism’

Freed hostage says NY Jewish community ‘gives us strength’ as thousands rally to mark 150 days since Oct. 7

NYPD reports 17 antisemitic crimes in February, as Oct. 7 surge appears to taper off

ADL chief defends honoring Jared Kushner, acknowledges blowback at annual summit

Columbia U antisemitism task force says Jews experiencing ‘isolation and pain’ on campus

On 30th anniversary of her son’s death in a terror attack at the Brooklyn Bridge, Devorah Halberstam decries ‘plague’ of hatred

Jewish philanthropist donates $1 billion to Bronx med school, eliminating all future tuition

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