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These 5 NYC synagogues showcase the many worlds of Jewish New York

I spent three days visiting five historic NYC synagogues that each reflected a different corner of the Jewish world.

When Talmud meets turntables: How Rappers & Rabbis is remixing Jewish prayer through hip-hop

Through boom-bap beats and ancient liturgy, Rappers & Rabbis is reimagining Jewish tradition for a new generation.

Did the Mets cancel Jewish Heritage Night because of Israel?

Jewish Heritage Night is missing from the Mets’ 2026 schedule, sparking backlash and claims about Israel. Here’s what’s known — and what isn’t.

Jonah Feingold’s ’31 Candles’ reinvents the bar mitzvah movie for late bloomers

In “31 Candles,” a filmmaker becomes a bar mitzvah to win the heart of his childhood crush, exploring Jewish joy and what it means to grow up at 31.

Anti-Zionist Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City — here’s what he has actually said about Israel

Zohran Mamdani’s win makes him New York’s first anti-Zionist mayor, raising questions about how his views on Israel will shape a city with 1.6 million Jews.

New Jewish card-game comedy ‘Yaniv’ is worth the gamble: review

Fake beards, high stakes, and one Israeli card game — “Yaniv” is the scrappy indie Jewish comedy you didn’t know you needed.

The Mamdani moment: NYC Jews confront a political shift

Zohran Mamdani’s win and the Israel debate that defined NYC’s mayor’s primary: How Jewish voters are responding

Israel became a defining issue in NYC’s mayoral primary — and now, after Zohran Mamdani’s upset win, many Jewish voters are voicing alarm.

Naama Shefi is teaching the masses to celebrate Judaism through food. Her latest project? A massive picnic in NYC.

The culinary curator behind the Jewish Food Society is turning meals into movements — and her latest project, the Great Nosh, brings that mission to Governors Island in NYC.

New York City is heading to the polls: Who’s vying to be the next mayor, and what are their stances on Israel and antisemitism?

The top mayoral candidates for Jewish New Yorkers are Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani, and Brad Lander. Let’s look at their records on Israel and antisemitism.

Meet the Jewish FDNY firefighters serving as a bright light for New Yorkers

The FDNY’s Ner Tamid Society is all about creating everlasting friendship, community, and safety, all while proudly embracing their Judaism.

Step inside Anne Frank’s world: New York exhibit honors her legacy

NYC’s Anne Frank exhibit reveals new insights into her story with never-before-seen artifacts, a recreated annex, and a gripping exploration of history.

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