Joseph Strauss
By Joseph Strauss
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Politics Cameron Kasky embodies rising Gen Z Jewish criticism of Israel. Can it get him to Congress?
Kasky, the 25-year-old Parkland school shooting survivor, recently went on a solidarity mission to the West Bank
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Fast Forward Zohran Mamdani visits the Rebbe’s Ohel, increasingly a pilgrimage site for politicians
Mamdani visited the Chabad site following a deadly attack on a movement Hanukkah celebration in Sydney
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Fast Forward Antisemitism tensions rise as NYC Young Republicans host white nationalists, conspiracy theorists at annual gala
A Jewish Republican lawmaker turned down her invitation, despite being touted by the group as an 'honored guest'
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Fast Forward Brad Lander launches run for Congress against pro-Israel Jewish incumbent Dan Goldman
The outgoing NYC Comptroller, who is Jewish, differentiated himself from Goldman saying he would not be “doing AIPAC’s bidding” if elected
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Fast Forward Meet the rabbi running for State Assembly on the Upper West Side
If she wins in 2026, Stephanie Ruskay would be the first female rabbi to hold elected state office in American history
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Fast Forward Jewish New Yorkers rally outside Park East Synagogue, 2 weeks after anti-Israel protest there
The show of solidarity also included a bone-chillingly cold concert by Matisyahu
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Fast Forward NYC synagogue protest leads to a new bill, and a rally by Jewish groups outside Park East shul
A rally Thursday on Manhattan’s Upper East Side and new legislation aim to counter chants and threats at a recent protest outside Park East Synagogue
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Fast Forward Manischewitz is taking suggestions for its next matzo-box cover athlete
The Jewish food company has opened up a search for the “best Jewish college athletes in America,” who will grace Manischewitz matzo boxes in 2026.
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