New York

The New York Jewish Week is the home of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency’s New York coverage.

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Yasher ko’cha’chem (congratulations to you) for having the integrity and courage to both write and publish the article (“Internet-Averse Haredi Schools Reaping Millions In Federal Tech Funds”) that appeared in the Feb. 22 issue. While the article may generate schadenfreude for some, it is important that the world understand that these manipulators of the system […]

Of Rothian Proportions

Documentary chronicles the balancing act between public and private that is central to Philip Roth’s art.

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Purim Jokes Go Too Far

Purim is one of my favorite holidays, and I love the tradition of the Purim shpiel and Purim Torah making nonsense out of normally staid or even somewhat holy topics. But I was taken aback by your annual “Jewish Weak” Purim spoof (Feb. 22), in not one but two jokes about the sexual abuse of […]

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Of Rothian Proportions

Purim Jokes Go Too Far

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The Pope And Jewish Communal Professionals: Staying Too Long?

Jezebel Owner Anticipated Name Change As ‘Concession’

Religious Freedoms Could Expand In New Coalition

Building Bridges for Israel in Westchester

Forbes List Again Shows Oracle’s Ellison As World’s Richest Jew

Mood Shift At AIPAC

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