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The New York Jewish Week is the home of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency’s New York coverage.

With Jewish vote up for grabs, NY congressional candidates Suozzi, Pilip hold sole debate ahead of special election

In the race to represent one of the most Jewish areas of the country, the candidates’ support for Israel has emerged as a major focus as the Israel-Hamas war wages on.

A Jerusalem swim team with Israeli and Palestinian members inspires a new musical in NYC

“Swimming in Jerusalem,” which is based on a recent New York Times article, is a parable of coexistence, according to its creator.

This real Jewish family has been making fake flowers in Manhattan for 107 years

M&S Schmalberg, now in its fourth generation, is the last factory of its kind in the Garment District.

Police secure a pro-Israel rally outside Columbia University, October 25, 2023. (Luke Tress)

NYPD reports 31 antisemitic incidents in January as surge continues four months after Oct. 7

Why this Upper East Side doctor is offering free plastic surgery to victims of antisemitism

A pro-Palestinian protest outside Columbia University in New York City on Feb. 2, 2024. (Luke Tress)

Thousands of activists gather outside Columbia U to protest treatment of campus pro-Palestinian groups

A tiny Orthodox synagogue, a relic of the old Jewish Lower East Side, struggles to survive

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at a rally in Times Square, Oct. 13, 2023. (Luke Tress)

Donations to major pro-Palestinian groups go through this small NY charity chaired by an anti-Zionist Jew

Last of Joey Borgen’s attackers sentenced to 3 years for 2021 antisemitic assault

A 19th-century painting of the Western Wall could fetch $3M at Sotheby’s

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