Upper West Side, New York, United States

Q&A | Errol Louis on the NYC Mayoral Race

Amy E. Schwartz in Moment · 23 Jun 2025

Errol Louis, a respected New York political journalist, discusses the complexities surrounding Zohran Mamdani's mayoral candidacy in a contentious NYC political climate.

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On the menu at this New York City book club: Deep discussions about Jewish identity.

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 26 May 2025

Kelly Chervin’s Lit Club offers Jewish New Yorkers a unique platform to explore Jewish identity and literature through intimate gatherings at venues like Balaboosta, an Israeli restaurant in NYC's West Village.

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Back to Basics

Liel Leibovitz in Tablet · 10 Apr 2025

Israel's Ministry for Diaspora Affairs is set to invest $4 million in 2025 in Project Aleph Bet, an initiative aimed at increasing enrollment in Jewish day schools across the U.S.

0 Television/Film Gender/Identity

A "dreadfully Jewish" new play tells the story of a Grindr hookup gone awry

Samuel Eli Shepherd in Forward · 12 Mar 2025

"As Time Goes By," a new off-Broadway play by Danny Brown, explores the complexities of modern gay male dating against a backdrop of Manhattan and Jewish cultural references.

0 Education Jewish Law

The first Jewish day school for students with mental health challenges is set to open in NYC

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 25 Feb 2025

Adir Academy is set to become the first Jewish day school in the U.S. specifically for high school students with mental health challenges, opening in New York City in 2026.

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Israeli-style Michaeli Bakery opens a new outpost inside the JCC on the Upper West Side

Rachel Ringler in JTA · 4 Feb 2025

Michaeli Bakery, a celebrated kosher bakery known for its Israeli-style pastries, has opened a new outpost at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan on the Upper West Side, bringing its renowned babka and rugelach to the community.

0 Communities Politics

At a ‘Havdalah for the Hostages,’ New Yorkers feel cautious optimism about ceasefire deal

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 19 Jan 2025

In New York, Jewish communities gather for a weekly Havdalah ceremony at the Marlene Meyerson JCC, focusing on hostages held by Hamas and marking a potential turning point with the announcement of a ceasefire.

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10 things Jewish New York lost in 2024

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 25 Dec 2024

In 2024, Jewish New York witnessed a series of significant cultural losses that reflect the community's evolving landscape.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Fate of Jewish man facing sentencing over 2022 synagogue shooting plot divides the Upper West Side

Luke Tress in JTA · 10 Dec 2024

The Upper West Side is divided over the sentencing of Matthew Mahrer, a Jewish man, who pled guilty to felony weapons charges in a plot to attack a synagogue with Christopher Brown, a white supremacist.

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One Palestinian historian. A roomful of observant Jews. And a conversation all of us must have

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 6 Dec 2024

Rashid Khalidi, a prominent Palestinian historian, engaged in a dialogue with a gathering of mainly Orthodox Jews on the Upper West Side, challenging them to consider different narratives regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Education Antisemitism

I’m an NYC schools consultant. Here’s what I tell parents worried about antisemitism.

Alina Adams in JTA · 26 Nov 2024

Alina Adams, an NYC schools consultant and Jewish community member, addresses the growing concern among Jewish parents about antisemitism in schools, especially following the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.

0 Politics Leadership

Nadler cruises to primary victory, likely to remain dean of congressional Jewish caucus

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 24 Aug 2022

Jerry Nadler, a senior Jewish Congressman from New York, secured a decisive victory in the Democratic primary for a likely 16th term, solidifying his position as the dean of the congressional Jewish caucus.

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