New York

Seeking Kin: From Queens to kibbutz, a 40-year journey

Spurred by a reunion in New York and an opportunity to memorialize his parents, a kibbutznik organizes a get-together in Israel for the Class of ’73 of the Yeshiva of Central Queens.

By Hillel Kuttler July 31, 2013 2:54 pm

Under tightened security, N.Y. celebrates Israel with parade

More than 30,000 marchers participated in New York City’s annual Celebrate Israel Parade, which was held under ramped-up security in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings.

June 3, 2013 7:46 am

Ringleader Semen Domnitser found guilty in $57M fraud at Claims Conference

NEW YORK (JTA) – Semen Domnister, the former Claims Conference employee who was charged with leading a $57 million fraud scheme at the Holocaust restitution organization, was found guilty. Domnitser and two others, Oksana Romalis and Luba Kramrish, were found guilty on all counts Wednesday by a U.S. District Court jury in Manhattan. Their trial […]

May 8, 2013 1:31 pm