New York

New York is a state within the United States and is one of the original 13 colonies that formed the country following the American Revolution. Nicknamed "The Empire State," New York is the 27th largest state by area and the fourth largest by population. It is also the third most economically prosperous state by GDP, behind only California and Texas. Its capital city is Albany and its largest city is New York City, which is also the largest city in the US. 

An existential threat: New York cannot have a mayor who fans the flames of antisemitism - opinion

For mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to say Israel does not have a right to exist as a Jewish state, he is aligning himself with the world's most notorious antisemites.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protest in New York. (illustration)
 People gather during a rally held in support of Palestinians, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Staten Island, New York, US, November 14, 2023.

‘We are here standing with one voice’: Staten Island leaders speak out against antisemitism

 Kai Gluska.

Jazz composer Kai Gluska to debut new album at Shablul in Tel Aviv

Muhammad Shahzeb Khan

'We can slit their throats': Alleged would-be Oct. 7 New York attacker extradited to US for trial


Hostage survivors to honor Trump envoy Steve Witkoff at United Hatzalah gala

Noa Argamani, Eli Sharabi to Present “Life Award” to Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff at United Hatzalah NYC Gala

 US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff at the main reception marking Israel's 77th Independence Day at the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC, May 6, 2025.

Brooklyn Pride interfaith service canceled over synagogue’s ‘alignment with pro-Israel' views

Kane Street Synagogue, a historic Conservative synagogue in Brooklyn, was set to host the 15th annual interfaith service on Wednesday before it was canceled last week.

 Kane Street Synagogue in Cobble Hill is known as "The Mother Synagogue" of Brooklyn — the oldest Jewish congregation serving the Brooklyn neighborhood in which it was founded, with roots dating back to 1856.

10th-grade NY review handout defines Zionism as 'extreme land-grabbing nationalism'

The board told the 'Post' that the sheet was not created by an "individual or group within the district" and was not created by or approved by the Social Studies Department or the District itself.

 A STUDENT protester waves a Palestinian flag above Hamilton Hall on the campus of Columbia University in New York City on Tuesday.

Zohran Mamdani: Even if I wanted to go to Israel as NYC mayor, Israel probably wouldn’t let me

Other candidates at the Sunday night forum, organized by the New York Jewish Agenda and held at Congregation B’nai Jeshurun, said they would aim to visit Israel if they are elected.

 New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani arrives onstage at a Brooklyn rally in May 2025.

Omer Avital debuts newest work with Israeli Andalusian Orchestra

Omer Avital’s visionary ‘North African Dream’ debuts with the Israeli Andalusian Orchestra Ashdod at next week’s Meridiano Festival

 OMER AVITAL: I compose and orchestrate at home; it can take weeks or months, depending on the length of the pieces.

'A miracle': Jewish firefighter rescues torah scroll from burning NY synagogue

"Seeing it carried out safely felt like a miracle," said the president of the congregation, Igor Shamalov.

 Michael Farca,  Jewish firefighter rescues torah scroll from burning NY synagogue, June 2025.

Annual Shabbat in the Park Returns to New York on June 6

Young Jewish leaders to gather for JNFuture’s sold-out Shabbat in the Park, uniting in support of Israel and celebrating resilience through community and purpose.

 Jewish National Fund-USA's Shabbat in the Park

Arkia introduces a business class on its aircraft. Here’s what you’ll get in it

Arkia launched a business class on its New York route and will compete with El Al, as well as the American airlines that come and go.

 The business class in Arkia planes

Helena Weinrauch, Holocaust survivor and ‘dancing angel,’ dies at 100

Weinrauch’s story of survival — and how she discovered, at 88, the joy of ballroom dancing — was the subject of a 2015 documentary, “Fascination: Helena’s Story.”

 Holocaust survivor Helena Weinstock Weinrauch, who wore the same hand-knit sweater to the first Passover seder every year for the past 75 years, has died at 100.

Here’s how New York is celebrating Shavuot in 2025

Here is how the Jewish community across New York City will be celebrating the holiday, from low-key flower arranging classes and study sessions to all-night ragers.

 Guests at a rooftop concert during the 2023 Paul Feig Marlene Meyerson Tikkun Leil Shavuot. )

Israeli consul-general brings NY diplomats to Nova site, vows to keep horrors in world's memory

The visit, organized with the American Jewish Committee (AJC), included the consuls general of Argentina, Bulgaria and Slovakia.

 Israeli Consul General in New York Ofir Akunis leads delegation to the site of the Nova Music Festival.