Joseph Strauss
By Joseph Strauss
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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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Fast Forward Meet Zevi Eckhaus, the Jewish college football bowl-bound quarterback who prays at the 18-yard line
'Shabbos is still tricky because we play on Saturdays,' said Eckhaus, who was raised Orthodox and is one of few Jewish players in NCAA Division I football
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Fast Forward NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch apologizes for allowing ‘turmoil’ outside synagogue
Tisch apologized to congregants of Park East Synagogue, where a protest had taken place during an event organized by the nonprofit Nefesh B’Nefesh
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