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0 Art Holocaust

Is the art world finally ready to celebrate Diana Kurz?

Sharon Pomerantz in Forward · 23 Jun

Diana Kurz, an eminent painter in her late 80s, is finally receiving overdue recognition for her contributions to the art world, particularly her profound Holocaust-themed works.

0 Antisemitism Politics

NY state senator calls attention to posters railing against ‘Zionists,’ ‘globalists’ and ‘the Rothschilds’

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA · 27 Apr

State Senator Erik Bottcher has highlighted the distribution of antisemitic flyers in Manhattan, targeting Zionists, globalists, and the Rothschild family, a frequent subject of conspiracy theories.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Mamdani’s antisemitism strategy: Reluctant to confront extremist threats while pledging to protect Jews

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 14 Jan

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has prompted controversy over his handling of antisemitism, particularly due to his reluctance to equate anti-Zionist protests with antisemitism, despite acknowledging violent acts against Jews as antisemitic.

0 Communities Politics

Cuomo, pointing finger at Orthodox community, will shut down schools in virus hotspots

Forward · 5 Oct 2020

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced closures of schools in COVID-19 hotspot ZIP codes, many with significant Orthodox Jewish populations, amid a spike in coronavirus cases.

0 Sports History

Ossie Schechtman, Jewish Basketball Star, Dies at 94

Forward · 31 Jul 2013

Ossie Schectman, a notable figure in basketball history and Jewish sports heritage, passed away at 94.