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Legal Group Probes de Blasio, NYPD Over Alleged Targeting of Jews in Brooklyn

It comes after New York Mayor Bill de Blasio upset many with a series of tweets about hundreds gathered in the Williamsburg neighborhood for the funeral of a respected rabbi.

3 New York Children Die, 73 Infected with COVID-19 Related Inflammatory Syndrome

Children have been hospitalized with the syndrome elsewhere in the United States and in Europe as well.

No Deaths from Coronavirus in Israel this Shabbat

In two weeks, gatherings of 100 people would be permitted in Israel's public spaces, and in another month and a half, all restrictions of gathering would be lifted.

With Synagogues Shuttered, ‘Porch Minyans’ Grow in Brooklyn

While some rabbis have banned the porch minyan on various grounds, week upon week of staying home has started to wear people down, and the phenomenon has increased.

UJA-Federation of NY Announces Nearly $9 Million In Coronavirus Relief Grants

“At the core of the New York Jewish community is an incredible infrastructure of organizations that underpin our ability to sustain and strengthen Jewish life into the future."

12,501 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19, 131 Israelis Dead, Face Masks Required in NY

“This will help everyone to remember, when they’re in that kind of space, it’s so important to protect each other."

Update: Flights to Israel Resumed Sunday After Ben Gurion Airport Blunder Corrected

According to the Prime Minister's instructions, travelers returning to Israel are required to stay in quarantine hotels and not return to their homes.

Coronavirus Survivor Donates Plasma to Patient, 29, 101 Dead in Israel, 8,627 Deaths...

To date, the world has seen 1,741,818 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, with 106,694 deaths and 393,456 recovered.

Scientists Study Coronavirus Attack on Hemoglobin, Iron, & Test New Treatments with Old Standbys

Some are questioning whether Covid-19 is a lung disease causing blood problems or a blood disease causing lung problems.

Bar-Ilan Engineering Student’s Algorithm Predicts Coronavirus Spread

In South Korea, the model accurately predicted significant improvement on March 2, 2020.

WATCH: Novominsker Rebbe Urges Jews to Comply with COVID-19 Guidelines

We cannot behave the way we did last week or two weeks ago,” the Rebbe said in his message.

Coronavirus Unleashes Panic In Brooklyn Supermarkets

When the butcher came, people lunged at him and began grabbing meat off his tray.

AIPAC Convention Attendee Tests Positive in LA

Two other attendees who tested positive were from New York, and were immediately isolated.

Coronavirus Hits Manhattan

Two people died of the coronavirus in Washington state.

Orthodox Union Launches North American Inclusion Month with 200-plus Events

Programming includes 14 Shabbatonim, in addition to cooking classes, bowling outings, family support groups and sensitivity training.

New York Bail Reform: Too Much, Too Fast

Critics say the pendulum has swung too wide, and individuals are being released despite posing a danger to others, including some who have been accused of committing anti-Semitic crimes.

Two Iranians Sentenced for Spying on the United States

“This case illustrates Iran’s targeting of Americans in the United States in order to silence those who oppose the Iranian regime or otherwise further its goals,” said U.S. Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Demers.

New York Lawmaker Proposes Changes to Controversial Bail-Reform Law

A concern, especially amid the spate of attacks against Orthodox Jews, is that those who allegedly commit nonviolent hate crimes would remain on the streets, putting the public at risk.

Watch: Black Predators Assault Young Chassidic Man in Rush Hour

The victim does not want to file a complaint because of the new Discovery for Justice Reform Act, which may end up forcing police to surrender his personal information to his attackers.

Guardian Angels Patrol Brooklyn Jewish Neighborhoods to Protect Jews, Provide ‘Visual Deterrence’

“We’re a visual deterrence in our red berets and our red satin jackets,” Sliwa said. “Nobody’s going to commit an attack when we’re around.”

Shock Follows Machete Attack on Chassidic Rabbi’s Home

A black attacker armed with a machete on Saturday night stabbed five Jews at Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg's home at 49 Forshay Rd in Monsey,...

New York Awards $10 Million to Protect Religious-Based Institutions and Schools

Eligible recipients will each get $50,000 for cameras, security training, door-hardening and other security enhancements.

Doubt Lingers about ADL’s Ability to Fight Anti-Semitism in Brooklyn, Despite the New Push

“The ADL has failed to call out any form of anti-Semitism that isn’t borne of white supremacy, and their curriculum is more about tolerance and racism in general than it is about the unique history of anti-Semitism,” said Bryan Leib, a board member of Americans Against Anti-Semitism.

Arrest Made in Egg-Throwing Attacks on Jews in Brooklyn

The incidents exemplify the spike in anti-Semitic hate crimes in the borough in recent months.

Can Michael Bloomberg Beat the NYC Mayors’ Curse?

The former mayor does not believe any of the nice men and women who are currently running for the Democratic nomination will be able to topple President Donald Trump.

IDF, Birthright Team up for ‘Reverse Encounter,’ Bringing IDF Officers to New York, Boston

“We came back a little prouder of what we do. It sharpened something in our sense of mission,” say Israeli officers who visited American Jewish communities.

PM Johnson Blames Iran for Attack on Saudi Oil Facilities

Johnson said he plans to meet Iran's president Hassan Rouhani in New York.

UK Govt Hushed Up 2015 Hezbollah Bomb Plot in London

It appears the UK didn't want to undermine the recently signed Iran nuclear deal, by exposing the Hezbollah terror plans.

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