Park Slope, New York, United States

Transgender rabbi Abby Stein’s coming-out story takes the spotlight in a new play

Elizabeth Karpen in JTA · 3 Apr

Abby Chava Stein, the first openly transgender female rabbi from a Hasidic background, is the subject of "Becoming Eve," a new play adapted from her memoir.

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

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 1 Apr

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.

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The Jewish guide to New York City's mayoral election

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 13 Mar

New York City's upcoming mayoral election presents a crowded field of candidates, including notable Jewish officials and allies, amid contentious debates influenced by the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

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A Jewish guide to the 2025 NYC mayoral candidates

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 12 Mar

The 2025 NYC mayoral election is pivotal for the Jewish community amid rising antisemitism and political divisions exacerbated by recent conflicts and national politics.

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Why many Jews in and around Park Slope are mobilizing to vote their City Council representative out of office

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 11 Feb

Jewish residents and community leaders in Park Slope, Brooklyn, are mobilizing against their City Council representative, Shahana Hanif, due to dissatisfaction with her responses to anti-Jewish sentiment and past controversial stances.

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The Pink Peacock, Glasgow’s queer-friendly, Yiddish-oriented, anti-Zionist cafe, sets its sights on Brooklyn

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 5 Feb

The Pink Peacock, a queer-friendly, Yiddish-oriented, and anti-Zionist café from Glasgow, plans to reopen in Brooklyn.

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Jewish voters in Park Slope say they are ready for a change

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 28 Jan

Recent antisemitic vandalism at the beloved Israeli-owned restaurant Miriam in Park Slope has underscored tensions within Brooklyn's Jewish community regarding local political representation.

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Did our Jewish day school prepare us to discuss Israel with our peers in the real world? Yes, and no.

Jonah Bryfman in JTA · 14 Jan

Former students of the Hannah Senesh Community Day School in Brooklyn share their experiences transitioning to diverse high schools and handling conversations about Israel amidst heightened tensions following the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.

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When the bar mitzvah boy’s dad is running for mayor

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 27 Nov 2024

Scott Stringer, former Manhattan borough president and New York City's comptroller, is preparing both for his son Maxwell's bar mitzvah and his own return to politics.

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NY lawmakers introduce legislation aimed at waiving bank fees on Holocaust reparations

Forward · 28 Feb 2022

In an effort to aid Holocaust survivors financially, New York State lawmakers Senator Zellnor Myrie and Assemblyman Simcha Eichenstein have introduced a bill that would require banks to waive fees on Holocaust reparation payments.

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Democratic Socialists of the New York City Council?

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 20 Jun 2021

The article delves into the increasing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) within New York City's political landscape, particularly in City Council races.

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The New York Bagel Experience is not for hipsters

Forward · 4 Apr 2021

Bagels in New York City are not just a food item but a cultural experience, steeped in history and the gritty charm of classic New York.

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