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Marcel Marceau’s Holocaust heroism is the focus of a new off-Broadway play

Starring and co-written by Jewish actor Ethan Slater, ‘Marcel on the Train’ explores the legendary mime’s early days in the French resistance.

Helena Weinrauch, Holocaust survivor and ‘dancing angel,’ dies at 100

The beloved Upper West Sider was known for her late-in-life passion for ballroom dancing, as well as for wearing the same hand-knit sweater at Passover every year.

Here’s how New York is celebrating Shavuot in 2025

From flower arranging to all-night ragers, here’s what’s on in NYC to celebrate Shavuot.

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

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These New York Jewish arts organizations have been defunded by the Trump administration

Obituaries

Jewish Life Stories: Hettie Jones, one half of a Beat generation power couple, dies at 90

New York

Last 3 defendants in Lev Tahor cult abduction case sentenced to more than 10 years in prison

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Nominate a changemaker — of any age! — for New York Jewish Week’s 36 to Watch

Politics

NY Rep. Jamaal Bowman withdraws support for Abraham Accords

The Schlep Sisters on stage at the Menorah Horah

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Hanukkah 2021: 8 Festival of Lights events that celebrate NYC’s return

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Marcel Marceau’s Holocaust heroism is the focus of a new off-Broadway play

Helena Weinrauch, Holocaust survivor and ‘dancing angel,’ dies at 100

Here’s how New York is celebrating Shavuot in 2025

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

These New York Jewish arts organizations have been defunded by the Trump administration

Jewish Life Stories: Hettie Jones, one half of a Beat generation power couple, dies at 90

Last 3 defendants in Lev Tahor cult abduction case sentenced to more than 10 years in prison

Nominate a changemaker — of any age! — for New York Jewish Week’s 36 to Watch

NY Rep. Jamaal Bowman withdraws support for Abraham Accords

Hanukkah 2021: 8 Festival of Lights events that celebrate NYC’s return

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