Long Island Man Arrested in ‘Knockout’ Attacks
Mitchell was arrested on Dec. 4, after he was identified by four victims.
Shushed and Booed, Podhoretz Walks Out on 92 St. Y Panel
Maybe the moderator should have "reined in" the emotions when the audience was booing and "enraged" - her words - by Podhoretz's defense of Israel from J Street's blaming Israel for the academic boycott.
Podhoretz Storms Off 92nd Street Y Stage in Spat with J Street
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Commentary editor John Podhoretz stormed off...
PA Businessman Rejects Bloomberg’s Million Dollar Offer
Palestinian Authority influential businessman Sam Bahour wrote New York City’s outgoing Mayor Michael Bloomberg, “Thank you, but no thank you” after Hizzoner said he...
Where Are the Pictures?
When Haredim engage in violence, it's always, without exception, unequivocally, for a reason.
Suit against Synagogue Dropped, Peace Returns to Lower East Side
The Jewish Press has acquired a copy of a notice of discontinuance that was filed with the Supreme Court of NY County.
Hikind: Story of Black Student Attacked by Hasidim ‘Bizarre’
What were a dozen Hasidim doing out on the street at 4:30 AM, and how could they tell the victim was gay?
Councilwoman-Elect Apologizes for ‘Jewish Landlords’ Comment
New York City Councilwoman-elect Laurie Cumbo has apologized for a previous statement about the “knockout” attacks on Jews in Brooklyn blaming “the accomplishments of...
New Hope for ‘Agunot’ Women Trapped by Separated Husbands
A new initiative will use Jewish law to help “Agunot” women, separated from husbands who refuse to grant them a divorce that would let them re-marry.
Lower East Side Synagogue Members Suing Leadership over Real Estate
The proceeds from the property sale may not be used cover the synagogue's financial needs.
NYC Councilwoman-Elect: ‘Knockout’ Triggered by Jewish Success
The future New York City Councilwoman blamed the violence of "young people of color" in her community on "governmental neglect, outside uncontrolled influences and failed leadership."
Rep. Engel Named Chairman of International Jewish Lawmakers’ Group
New York Democratic Congressman Eliot Engel has been appointed chairman of an umbrella body for Jewish lawmakers worldwide, succeeding Italy’s Fiamma Nirenstein, who recently...
Bloomberg To Use $1 Million Prize For Israeli-PA Economic Ties
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said at a Hanukkah party Monday night that he will use the $1 million Genesis Prize to “promote...
Judges Hear Appeal of NY Rule on Circumcision with Oral Suction
A federal court began hearing arguments on Tuesday by orthodox Jews appealing a New York City rule that requires parents to agree to the...
Goldman Sachs Chief: Rabbi, Jewish Groups Helped Me Succeed
Goldman Sachs chief Lloyd Blankfein recalled the role of his rabbi and Jewish organizations in helping him realize he could succeed despite growing up...
With ‘Profiling’ Out, Williamsburg Chasid Latest ‘Knockout’ Victim
Is there a correlation between the NYPD being ordered to stop "profiling" potential criminals and the proliferation of antisemitic violence?
Noah’s Ark Is Gone but Lower East Side Memories Are Kosher
Some memories are so strong that they can smell the kosher food that used to be de facto Jewish law in New York City’s Lower East Side. Play it again, Shmuel.
4 Dead, 60 Injured in NY Train Derailment
A Metro-North train derailed in the Bronx, killing 4 people and injuring 60.
The train operator of 15 years said that his brakes failed.
The Answer to ‘Knockout the Jew’: Karate Rabbi
“I wore a yarmulke, and I was a target,” says ,” says Rabbi Sensei Gary Moskowitz, who is a Karate black belt.
Jewish Survivor Meets his Polish Rescuer at JFK
The interpreter was crying while translating the Polish rescuer's response.
12 Yr Old Jew Not Knockout Victim, Attacker Bullied to Attack Him
13 yr old assailant was told he'd "lose respect" if he didn't punch someone in the face, so the 12 yr old he punched was not deemed victim of "Knockout."
Jewish Grandmother Attacked in ‘knockout Game’
Her attacker is still at large.
Will ‘Knockout the Jew’ be Labeled Hate Crime in New York? (VIDEO)
Some law enforcement officials fear labeling "Knockout" a hate crime as it may inspire more copycat attacks, while several public officials have pushed for wider discussion of the trend and increased penalties.
Another Jewish Man Victim of ‘Knockout’ Attack in Borough Park
A man allegedly hit Perl square in the face, making him the latest victim of the vicious assault that's been terrifying New York City’s Jews.
Interfaith Group Founder Defending ‘Hitler’s Pope’
Pius XII's boss, Pius XI, was very troubled by his underling's dealings with Hitler, but he died before he could mount a campaign against the Nazis.
President Joel Bewailing YU ‘Substantial Deficits’
Yeshiva University President Richard Joel acknowledged the school was facing “substantial deficits.”
In an email to faculty and staff obtained by JTA, Joel disclosed that...
Court: Firing Of Bearded Police Recruit Was Religious Discrimination
A chassidic police recruit who said he was fired from the New York City Police Department because he would not trim his beard was the victim of religious discrimination, a federal court ruled last week.
Another Arrest in Rapfogel Case
Authorities charged the owner of a New York insurance company with helping William Rapfogel, the former chief of the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty,...
Brooklyn Hebrew charter school gets F in N.Y. evaluation
A Brooklyn academy touted as the model for a national movement of Hebrew charter schools received an F on its New York City Department...
This Sunday Tell Kerry: We’re Keeping Samaria for the Wine
Will the secretary of State understand that the Israeli wine renaissance is taking place in the Shomron region, and therefore we're not letting it go?
