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Unnecessary and cruel: Using chickens for kapparot on Yom Kippur violates Jewish values – opinion

The practice has invited widespread scrutiny, even from sages, over the inhuman treatment of livestock. Trigger warning: Some readers might find the disclosed descriptions disturbing

Ultra-Orthodox men line up to partake in the kapparot tradition in Mea She’arim in 2025.
A New York City Police Department (NYPD) vehicle is seen outside the Israeli Consulate building in Manhattan, New York City, US, May 22, 2025

Teen slashed in Brooklyn synagogue by 'emotionally disturbed' fellow congregant, NYPD says

AN AI-generated political cartoon depicting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at court with anti-Israel protesters in the background alongside the US Founding Fathers.

New York must heed the warning signs before we ask, 'How did this happen?' - opinion

An ambulance in traffic, as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary on Independence Day in New York City, US, July 4, 2026

At least eight shot, including four children, during New York Fourth of July celebrations


Largest US Kosher food bank to feed 135,000 people in need on Thanksgiving

While all the items in the food bank are Kosher, CEO of the Met Council David Greenfield emphasized that the organization supports Jews and non-Jews alike.

 The Queens precinct and the Met Council distribute food to those in need for Thanksgiving.

Kyrie Irving returns following suspension for antisemitism, helps Nets knock off Grizzlies

Irving's next appearance will likely be Sunday night.

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York, Oct 29, 2022

'Jews kill blacks' and 'Jews enslave Black lives' found graffitied in Georgia

The antisemitic graffiti was found in Atlanta spray painted on public property.

Downtown Atlanta

Worker at famed Brooklyn kosher bakery found dead in freezer

The man was caught in rotating blades of the machine while working in the freezer and appeared to have been locked inside for some five hours.

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Largest NYC Orthodox voting bloc endorses Zeldin for governor

Despite backing two incumbent Democrats, Letita James for attorney general and Charles Schumer for senate, the Bobov Sect endorsed Lee Zeldin for governor over current Gov. Kathy Hochul.

 US Representative Lee Zeldin (R-NY) speaks during the largely virtual 2020 Republican National Convention broadcast from Washington, US August 26, 2020.

Two Jewish youths attacked in NYC in separate incidents

According to the tweet, the suspects made "anti-Jewish statements" and threw eggs at the boy, who was dressed in "traditional Jewish garb."

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Tourists are back, but are things back to normal? - opinion

Are things back to normal now that tourists are back in Israel for Sukkot?

 THE ‘UMBRELLA STREET’ in downtown Jerusalem is seen nearly empty. Will the streets now be filled again?

'The Choice': A feminist novel on Brooklyn hassidic Jewry - review

From the most down-to-earth subjects to the most pristine spirituality, The Choice is some ride.

 BROOKLYN HAREDIM protest coronavirus restrictions in New York City, 2020. The author delves into the entanglements, rivalries and complexities of the Brooklyn hassidic community.

Jewish politician's sign vandalized with swastika in New York City

The New York City area has continued to see waves of antisemitic attacks over recent years.

Max Rose, left, and Elissa Slotkin, center, seen in the Rayburn Building in Washington, D.C., after being elected in 2018. Both are in tight races to retain their seats.

Brooklyn woman knocks hat off Orthodox Jewish man

The suspect was arrested on Saturday night by NYPD with assistance from volunteer safety patrol group Boro Park Shomrim.

Illustrative photo: Residents of Borough Park in Brooklyn, last month.