At Israel’s founding in 1948, the new nation’s leaders agreed that ultra-Orthodox men — known as the Haredim, or God-fearing, ...

Fifth, one of the major mitzvot of Purim is giving charity to the poor. This emphasizes the value of generosity and ...

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish kids wear costumes ahead of the Jewish holiday of Purim in Jerusalem, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (AP ...

ZOA Coalition — This staunchly right-wing slate is led by the Zionist Organization of America, which has been part of the ...

With June’s Democratic primary likely to determine who will be our city’s next leader, we round up everything Jewish-related ...

I’ll try to answer below. Often, in the comments to articles I write, people ask why American Jews vote heavily Democratic.

NYC mayoral election, Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo are hoping to win over Orthodox voters and Jewish voters generally.

Rabbi Gratt’s comments are echoed by Levi Schapiro of the Hackney-based Jewish Community Council (JCC). “I think it’s the ...

Some organizations applauded the move. But the raid chilled other American Jews, even some who consider themselves supporters ...

Rep. Mikie Sherrill met with Orthodox Jewish leaders and business owners in Toms River on Tuesday to discuss issues affecting ...

The NYC mayoral race is crowded with candidates Andrew Cuomo, Mayor Eric Adams, Scott Stringer, Brad Lander, and more of ...

Growing divisions split the American Jewish community between those defending Israel and concerned with Jewish safety, and ...