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0 Food Holidays

Where to get sufganiyot in NYC for Hanukkah 2025

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 5 Dec 2025

With Hanukkah approaching, New Yorkers have a plethora of options for indulging in sufganiyot, the traditional fried doughnuts commemorating the holiday's miracle.

0 Politics Communities

New data reveals how Jewish neighborhoods split between Cuomo and Mamdani

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 13 Nov 2025

The recent New York City mayoral election showcased a deep divide among Jewish voters, with Andrew Cuomo commanding strong support in Orthodox neighborhoods like Borough Park and Williamsburg, while Zohran Mamdani garnered overwhelming backing in progressive Jewish areas such as Park Slope and the Upper West Side.

0 Politics Antisemitism

ADL calls for antisemitism questions as NYC mayoral candidates debate for a 2nd and final time

JTA · 22 Oct 2025

In the heated final debate of the New York City mayoral race, candidates Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa are set to address rising concerns of antisemitism, as prompted by the Anti-Defamation League's Jonathan Greenblatt.

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Andrew Cuomo apologizes to Orthodox Jews for past handling of COVID-19 restrictions

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 1 Oct 2025

Andrew Cuomo has issued a video apology to Orthodox Jews for his handling of COVID-19 restrictions during his tenure as governor, particularly for actions that impacted Orthodox communities in New York.

0 Culture Communities

21-year-old solitary Jewish female (me) seeks human contact at 'The Jewish Dating Game'

Clara Shapiro in Forward · 1 Aug 2025

"The Jewish Dating Game" offers a playful approach to modern Jewish matchmaking reminiscent of the 1960s TV show "The Dating Game."

0 Politics Communities

“We’re All Shell-Shocked”

Yochonon Donn in Ami · 2 Jul 2025

The recent Democratic primary victory of Zohran Mamdani, a socialist candidate with anti-Semitic rhetoric, has caused significant concern within New York City's Jewish community.

0 Communities Ethics

On Father's Day, remembering the daughter I lost twice

Jon Kalish in Forward · 13 Jun 2025

Reflecting on the profound loss of his daughter Meleia, Jon Kalish recounts his struggles with faith, identity, and memory on Father's Day.

0 Politics Communities

‘Stop super speeders’ bill gains new momentum after Brooklyn car crash kills Jewish mom and two children

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 1 Apr 2025

Following the tragic fatal car crash in Brooklyn that claimed the lives of Natasha Saada and her two young daughters, a New York State bill targeting 'super speeders' has gained renewed urgency.

0 Communities Leadership

Daniel Jundef // C&A Iron Works

Nesanel Gantz in Ami · 26 Mar 2025

Daniel Jundef has taken the helm of C&A Iron Works, a business rooted in Borough Park, after being inspired by and stepping into the shoes of his late brother.

0 Culture Holidays

8 incredible things to do during Hanukkah in NYC this year

Lisa Keys in JTA · 24 Dec 2024

The article offers an engaging guide to celebrating Hanukkah in New York City, highlighting a variety of cultural, festive, and culinary experiences.

0 Politics Culture

Shock jock Sid Rosenberg has become one of Trump’s most aggressive Jewish surrogates

Luke Tress in JTA · 31 Oct 2024

Sid Rosenberg, a conservative talk radio host, has become an outspoken Jewish surrogate for Donald Trump, participating in rallies and using his platform to voice pro-Israel sentiments.

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.

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