Tag: New York City
‘Celebrate Israel’ New York parade canceled, potentially replaced by virtual event
It came as no surprise that due to concerns of exposure to the coronavirus that is ravaging its way through New York City, the yearly “Celebrate Israel” parade expected to take place in June...
New York to offer kosher food at select sites as virus lingers throughout city
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio authorized on Monday the serving of kosher food at 10 food-distribution sites in Brooklyn and Queens, N.Y., several hours after the Metropolis Council’s Jewish Caucus issued a...
Woman indicted with hate crime for anti-Semitic attack on New York City subway
A woman who went on an anti-Semitic tirade against two Jewish people on a New York City subway in December was indicted with a hate crime by a Manhattan grand jury, attorneys of one...
NYC Commission on Human Rights unveils ad campaign focused on protecting Jews
The New York City Commission on Human Rights launched a new ad campaign focused on reassuring the Jewish community that it is committed to combating anti-Semitism, reported the Jewish Insider.
The advertisements are slated to run in several...
New exhibit showcases Jewish migration to Manhattan, evolution of community
A new exhibition in the Chelsea area of New York City details the history of German-Jewish migration to Washington Heights and how Jewish immigrants created a community for themselves in the Manhattan neighborhood, amNY reported.
“Refuge in...
Yeshiva University hosts campus screening week for Jewish genetic diseases
As part of Jewish Genetic Screening Awareness Week (JGSAW), Yeshiva University in New York City hosted a genetic screening event on Tuesday that was attended by about 100 people.
With organizational partners across the country, the week has focused...
New York City, Israeli venture capital firm partner to open cyber-security hub
New York City partnered with Israeli venture capital firm Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP) to open a new cyber-security center in downtown Manhattan on Monday.
The $100 million partnership, including a $30 million contribution from New...
Jews needed to show pride by marching. Now can they show smarts?
After a year in which there was a surge of violent anti-Semitic attacks on ultra-Orthodox Jews in the greater New York area, the rest of the Jewish community, which had often ignored assaults on...
Hundreds attend Jerusalem rally in solidarity with New York City ‘No Hate’ march
Hundreds of people came together in Jerusalem on Jan. 5 to participate in a rally of solidarity with the “No Hate. No Fear” march in New York.
Taking place in the Jewish Agency’s courtyard, the event was...
Hezbollah member gets 40 years for assisting group in planning New York attacks
A former Uggs salesman was sentenced on Tuesday to 40 years in prison for working as a “sleeper” agent for Hezbollah while living in the Bronx, assisting the terrorist group in planning attacks on...