Rabbi Steven Exler of the Hebrew Institute of Riverdale began his Rosh Hashana drasha with this self-reflection: “I am so grateful for my life, for my family, for all of you. I am a happy person, … more

While Jonathan Tobin is correct in assessing that an anti-Israel drift has accompanied the Democratic Party’s ongoing leftward shift, he can barely bring himself to grudgingly acknowledge that … more

As the wheels under Nefesh B’Nefesh’s 65th aliyah charter flight rose from a JFK runway on Tuesday afternoon, the olim onboard cheered their journey home. “Israel want you, … more

After nearly two years of harassment and high tensions, New York doesn’t feel like “Hymietown” anymore. That derisive dig by Jesse Jackson during his presidential campaign in … more

Most New Yorkers who voted for Zorhan Mamdani did not do so because they hate Jews or the Jewish state. While Israel and the fight against antisemitism are closest to our hearts and homes, the … more

Even people who find Andrew Cuomo unlikeable and irredeemably unsuited to be mayor will vote him, considering the alternative. … more

Personal note from the editor at Yom Kippur more

We must distinguish between legitimate anger towards those who threaten our existence (Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran, and so on) and unwarranted hatred — sinat chinam — directed at fellow Jews … more

When Jakub Rybsztajn celebrated his 100th birthday last week, he raised his hands and offered a blessing to everyone in the room, paying that G-d continue to extend His graciousness to each of them. … more

Rep. Jamaal Bowman, an Israel-hater notorious for attacks on Jews and the dissemination of conspiracy theories, lost by 16-percentage points to Westchester County Executive George Latimer in … more