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Prominent NYC Rabbi welcomes new protest rules, reacts to Mamdani’s reversal of Adams-era executive orders
7+ hour, 5+ min ago (756+ words) A prominent NYC rabbi expressed cautious optimism after Mayor Zohran Mamdani quietly reinstated an Adams-era executive order that he previously revoked: One that directed the NYPD to better regulate protests outside houses of worship, including synagogues. Rabbi Marc Schneier, president…...
Nearly 1,000 rabbis from NYC and across the country sound off on their opposition against the Mamdani campaign
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (807+ words) As early voting continues in the 2025 NYC Mayor's race, more than 1,000 rabbis from across the country have publicly voiced their opposition to Queens Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani's mayoral candidacy, expressing their concerns in an open letter. The religious leaders shared…...
Op-ed | No regrets: Rosh Hashanah, and contrition, confession, and change
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (445+ words) Judaism " at this penitential season " reminds us that it is human nature to change human actions. But Jewish tradition is clear: a genuine transformation does not happen overnight or for convenience. It requires contrition, confession, and change. Without all three,…...
Embracing love, not hate: Cardinal Timothy Dolan holds ‘Stand Up Sunday’ Mass against antisemitism at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (372+ words) Cardinal Timothy Dolan united with members of the Jewish community on Sept. 7 during Sunday Mass at Midtown's Saint Patrick's Cathedral to denounce antisemitism. Dubbed "Stand Up Sunday," the event was part of a nationwide action aimed at raising awareness of…...
NYC Mayor’s Race: Mamdani leads with Jewish voters in new poll, but most worry his vision for NYC would make them less safe
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (605+ words) A new poll in the NYC Mayor's race released Friday showed that Assembly Member and Democratic nominee for mayor Zohran Mamdani (D-Queens) leads the field among registered Jewish voters. The poll, conducted by GQR with Jewish advocacy organization New York…...
Jewish teens fill Times Square for a spectacle of faith and unity
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (511+ words) Times Square pulsed with energy on Saturday night as 7,000 Jewish teens from 60 countries transformed it into a powerful display of faith, resilience, and unity. They weren't there to explain their Jewish identity'they came to embrace it, unapologetically and out loud....