Weiner Defends Al Jazeera $$ While Rivals Courting Orthodox
Weiner accused the Bill Thompson campaign of smearing him based on this single contribution.
Albanese, Felder and Storobin Slam Weiner over Holocaust Reference
Don't yell Nazi Germany in a crowded NY mayoral race...
Weiner’s ‘Nazi Card’ Might Cost Him the Game
Anthony Weiner has surprise everyone except himself by soaring to the lead in the Democratic primaries, but his use of the “Nazi card” to run down the “stop and frisk” policy may cost him points.
Saudi Arabia Airline’s ‘No Israelis Allowed’ Policy Violates Law
Saudi Arabia Airline refuses to issue tickets in New York for Israelis, even if they are only stopping off in Saudi Arabia for a...
Weiner Looks Like a Winner in the Polls
Anthony Weiner is leading the pack in a new Quinnipiac University poll released on Monday, with a three percentage point lead over City Council...
Weiner Making Inroads among Orthodox Jewish Voters
“To underestimate Weiner is to make a huge mistake,” Mr. Hikind said.
House Panel Approves $2 million for US-Israel Energy Cooperation
The U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee has allotted $2 million for U.S.-Israel energy cooperation in the fiscal year 2014 Energy and Water Appropriations...
Donor Fraud: Jewish Donor Dollars Support anti-Israel Speakers UPDATED
"Donor Fraud" is when money is raised from Jewish donors on the pretext that it will be used to support the Jewish community, and instead some of that money is used to actively promote those who viciously attack Israel.
In Email to JTA Quinn Says West Bank ‘Disputed Territory’
Quinn’s position runs counter to that of the U.S. government, which considers the West Bank Israel-occupied territory.
NY Haredi Children Protest IDF Service as ‘against Our Religion’
Did you know that a Jew serving in the IDF is against the religion of Jewish children in New York? And it’s okay to beat Haredi soldiers? No, you don’t. But we all know hatred destroyed the Holy Temple.
UJA-Federation NY Campaign Nets 6 Percent Rise to $145.3 million
The UJA-Federation of New York raised $145.3 million in its annual campaign that ended June 30, exceeding last year’s total by $8.6 million.
Adding bequests...
All in the Family for Hikind, Who Gives His Sons Legislative Jobs
New York Assemblyman Dov Hikind has made sure his two sons are employed, with each of them having a legislative job, The New York...
Former Yeshiva University Students file $380 Million Lawsuit
Yeshiva University has paid dearly with a tarnished image as a result of sexual abuse at the venerable institution. Former students now want it to pay very dearly – to the tune of $380 – for damages.
Weiner Sounds like NYC’s Foreign Minister
New York City mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner found another subject to use as a soap box for his opinions – the crisis in Egypt.
After...
New York Jews Rescued Irish in Great Famine
The rabbi encouraged his flock to “take measures for the relief of the famishing thousands of their fellow mortals in that unfortunate and destitute country, Ireland."
Jewish Schools Advocacy Bringing Hundreds of Millions in Public Funds
Private Jewish day schools and yeshivas get hundreds of millions of dollars through tax credit programs.
Video: Anthony Weiner Remains Hawkish Likudnik
A pattern emerges.
Living in Divine Space: Art Connecting Us to God and to Each Other
J. Reznik Studios, owned and run by artist Jodi Reznik and her husband Jeff, has been using art to bridge communities.
Thompson Might Push Quinn Out of Runoff Contest Vs. Weiner
“I’m betting Bill Thompson will make the runoff."
Anthony Weiner Occupies ‘Open Zion’ (Video)
Anthony Weiner does not think Judea and Samaria are “occupied.’ Neither does former Supreme Court Edmund Levy. But that statement makes Weiner a far-right ignorant radical, in the eyes of “Open Zion.”
Weiner on a Roll, at Top of the Heap in New Pre-Election Polls
Anthony Weiner has soared in pre-election poll and now is sharing the lead with two other candidates, according to one poll, while a second...
France’s Soaring Antisemitism Brings Out the Jewish Defense League
The Ligue de Defense Juive (LDJ) is doing what Rabbi Kahane did in New York City more than 40 years ago – making antisemites think twice before attacking.
Sal Albanese Went Vote Collecting in Borough Park (Video)
“I’m gonna' do it. I am going to campaign in Borough Park aggressively" he said.
Congressman Says ‘Princesses: Long Island’ Promotes Antisemitism
The show is "the most objectionable thing I've ever seen on television."
Haredi Activist Demands ‘Ten Rights to Be my Mayor’
They can be done by the office of the mayor and the mayor can choose to make these as a priority, and see it through.
Christine Quinn Attends Kabbalat Shabbat Service
According to the WSJ’s Michael Howard Saul, Ms. Quinn sat in the women’s section.
Dov Hikind’s Mother Dies at 85; Burial Today
Frieda Hikind, mother of New York Assemblyman Dov Hikind, died on Noonday at the age of 95. Her funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m....
Ed Koch’s Tombstone Bears Wrong Year of Birth
The tombstone of the late New York City Mayor Ed Koch shows his year of birth as 1942 and not 1924, due to what...
Park Slope Welcomes Anthony Weiner with Open Arms
“Hey Anthony, you’re the only one that can win and keep us on the right track!”
Orthodox Yeshiva Graduates Class of Female Leaders
Upon completion of Yeshivat Maharat’s four-year program, each graduate is qualified and equipped as a new kind of leader in the Orthodox community and beyond.