New York

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

Jewish Crisis-Pregnancy Helpline Expands, Reigniting Debate Over Choice

In Shifra’s Arms makes push towards the East Coast, aiming to fill vacuum in Orthodox community. But advocates for reproductive justice — already under fire from Capitol Hill — express concerns.

Record 1,300 Jews Visit Temple Mount To Commemorate Destroyed Temples

Unprecedented number comes amid heavy police presence in Old City; thousands of worshipers mark Tisha B’Av at the Western Wall.

First Read For August 1

The Mooch’s departure disappoints some rightwing Jews; Jewish camp apologizes for Palestinian flag; Anti-BDS bill signed in North Carolina; Hundreds of Jews go to Temple Mount on Tisha b’Av; Israeli heroine dies at 100. More …