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Pro-Israel Democrats battle to take on vulnerable Republican Rep. Mike Lawler

Shira Li Bartov in Forward · 23 Jun

The article discusses the upcoming Democratic primary race in New York's 17th Congressional District, a swing district with a significant Orthodox Jewish population.

0 Politics Israel

Pro-Israel Democrat Cait Conley to take on vulnerable Republican Rep. Mike Lawler

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 23 Jun

In New York's 17th Congressional District, Cait Conley, a military veteran and former national security advisor, has emerged as the Democratic challenger to Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, both of whom hold strong pro-Israel stances.

0 Politics Israel

Trump admin nixes Mamdani’s meeting with Colombian president, a vocal Israel critic

New York Jewish Week Staff in JTA · 11 Jun

U.S. officials canceled a scheduled meeting between New York City Councilmember Zohran Mamdani and Colombian President Gustavo Petro due to the revocation of Petro's visa.

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Beth Davidson, Jewish candidate in NY-17, courts voters uneasy with Democratic divides over Israel

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 10 Jun

Beth Davidson, a Jewish candidate for Congress in New York's 17th district, is navigating the complex landscape of Democratic divides over Israel while maintaining her commitment to liberal policies.

0 Communities Gender/Identity

Engaging men and boys in Jewish life: What we know, what we don’t know and what we can do

eJewishPhilanthropy · 26 May

Reflecting on the challenges men face in contemporary society, Zack Wainer and Isaac Kurtz address the underrepresentation of men in Jewish communal life and leadership, contrasting with efforts to promote gender equity that have predominantly focused on women.

0 Leadership Education

UJA-Federation of New York taps Leffell School’s Michael Kay to serve as next CEO

Nira Dayanim in Jewish Insider · 12 May

Michael Kay, currently head of the Leffell School in New York, has been appointed as the next CEO of the UJA-Federation of New York, succeeding Eric Goldstein.

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Michele Weiss and Justin Brasch mark milestones as first Orthodox Jewish mayors in their cities

Grace Gilson in JTA · 2 Jan

Michele Weiss and Justin Brasch have recently made history as the first Orthodox Jewish mayors in their respective cities of University Heights, Ohio, and White Plains, New York.

0 Israel Politics

Jewish New Yorkers rally outside Park East Synagogue, 2 weeks after anti-Israel protest there

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 5 Dec 2025

Hundreds of Jewish New Yorkers gathered outside Park East Synagogue to rally in response to an earlier anti-Israel protest that featured controversial chants.

0 Leadership Politics

Fearless or foolish? Michael Roth, Wesleyan’s Jewish president, stands apart in opposing Trump’s campus policies

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 16 Oct 2025

Wesleyan University president Michael Roth is an outspoken critic of President Trump's campus policies, particularly those affecting Jewish life and academic freedom.

0 Communities Education

What it’s like being the only Jewish girl at a German school

Lily Rawls in JTA · 5 May 2025

Lily Rawls reflects on her unique experience as the sole Jewish student at the German International School New York, from facing antisemitism in fourth grade to finding a sense of belonging.

0 Politics Culture

Lawler challenger Jessica Reinmann says she feels a deep personal connection to Israel

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 24 Mar 2025

Jessica Reinmann, a Democratic challenger for New York's 17th Congressional District, emphasizes her deep ties to Israel and Jewish heritage, influenced by her family's Holocaust history.

0 Education Communities

Creating part-time Jewish education that inspires

eJewishPhilanthropy · 12 Mar 2025

Rabbi David E. Levy of The Jewish Education Project discusses the evolution of part-time Jewish education, emphasizing the need for programs that inspire joy and pride in being Jewish.

0 Television/Film Culture

Jonathan Larson died before becoming a Broadway legend. This Jewish 'RENT'-head feels obliged to continue the work.

Samuel Eli Shepherd in Forward · 21 Feb 2025

The legacy of Jonathan Larson, famed composer of 'RENT' and 'Tick, Tick... Boom!', is being revived through "The Jonathan Larson Project," spearheaded by theater historian Jennifer Ashley Tepper.

0 Education Communities

Summer camps inspire teens to take the next step in their Jewish journeys

Hanna Sclar in JTA · 12 Dec 2024

Jewish summer camps are significantly impacting teenagers' Jewish identities, encouraging them to pursue further Jewish educational experiences, often abroad in Israel.

0 Communities Education

Inside New Jersey’s Orthodox boomtown

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 18 Feb 2022

Lakewood, New Jersey, once a quiet township, has transformed into a significant hub for Orthodox Jews, largely due to the expansion of Beth Medrash Govoha (BMG), the largest yeshiva outside of Israel.

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