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Special election to be held for NYC council seat representing Orthodox area of Brooklyn
Vote in Boro Park will decide seat vacated by Kalman Yeger, a prominent advocate for Jewish causes, who is moving to the ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency1d
First-ever Solomon Schechter day school in North America goes Orthodox
The Conservative Jewish school in Queens said in a letter to families the name change reflects the community’s evolving needs ...
Orthodox Jews Join Protest Against Gaza War in Times Square on New Year's Day
Members of the Orthodox Jewish community were among protesters who marched to Times Square on New Year’s Day, protesting the ...
The Forward28d
As Anthony Weiner eyes a political comeback, can he count on Jewish voters?
Weiner maintained a stronger connection with the Orthodox Jewish communities in Queens and Brooklyn, a voter base with far less presence in Manhattan, than he did with Jews in New York City.
Why we fear those who are different. Bigotry's origin explained: 'Humans are tribal'
A recent Anti-Defamation League (ADL) report revealed that at least 85% of Americans believe an anti-Jewish myth, or ‘trope” ...
Cleveland Jewish News1d
New group urges higher Jewish voter turnout in NYC’s municipal elections
The Jewish community is able to make positive change when they come out and vote,” the founder of the Jewish Voters Action Network said.
The Forward10d
Arlene Agus, New Yorker who popularized Rosh Chodesh rituals for Jewish women, dies at 75
(New York Jewish Week) — Arlene Agus’ voice was familiar to many Jews on the Upper West Side, where she led prayers at ...
WNCT4d
Orthodox Jews join protest against Gaza war in Times Square on New Year’s Day
Members of the Orthodox Jewish community were among protesters ... Jewish Community Relations Council of New York CEO Mark Treyger criticized the protest.