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Final 3 defendants in Lev Tahor cult abduction case convicted of kidnapping 2 children in 2018

The brothers were the last of nine suspects in the case to stand trial. All have been convicted, including Lev Tahor’s leader, Nachman Helbrans.

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A Jewish grandmother’s Coney Island memories inspire a new album by her composer grandson

In his latest work, Pulitzer Prize finalist Alex Weiser sets Yiddish poetry and his grandmother’s stories to contemporary classical music.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer in a campaign video announcing a Democratic primary challenge against Rep. Jamaal Bowman. (Screenshot/Twitter)

Leading Jewish Democratic group endorses Jamaal Bowman’s primary challenger

The centrist George Latimer, who serves as Westchester County executive, has been firmly supportive of Israel since the Oct. 7 attack.

Pro-Palestinian activists outside Columbia University, February 2, 2024. (Luke Tress)

Columbia investigating ‘Resistance 101’ student event where speakers praised Hamas

Williamsburg Israeli restaurant Mesiba lives up to its name, which means ‘party’ in Hebrew

New York Jets star Sauce Gardner says his ‘intentions were positive’ when he said that Jews ‘run the world’

First responders tackle a fire at the Nevele Grand Hotel, near the Catskills town of Ellenville, March 19, 2024. (Courtesy/Eric Helgesen)

The Borscht Belt is burning: In the Catskills, abandoned resorts keep catching fire

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Siete, the latest NYC eatery from trailblazing Israeli vegan chef Guy Vaknin, promises ‘a vibrant journey through Mexico’

A Purim rally demanding the release of Hamas hostages in Central Park, March 24, 2024. (Luke Tress)

From raucous street parties in Brooklyn to a somber, costumed rally in Central Park, New Yorkers celebrate the festive Jewish holiday of Purim

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators at a rally in Times Square, Oct. 13, 2023. (Luke Tress)

Queens College Hillel calls pro-Hitler graffiti a threat to student safety, demands action from administration

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