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News Ethiopian American Jews lament loss of Harlem restaurant hub
Tsion Cafe declared a tiny community’s public presence through food and cultural connection. Its shutdown in the face of antisemitic harassment leaves a void for members of the Jewish-African diaspora.
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Fast Forward Mamdani appoints progressive Israel critic to oversee NYC’s global diplomacy
An Adams administration official anticipates reduced engagement with Israel under the new leadership
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Fast Forward Antisemitism bills head to NYC Council Committee to Combat Hate
Council Speaker Julie Menin’s legislative package includes a 100-foot buffer zone around synagogues, raising potential legal concerns from Mayor Zohran Mamdani
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Culture Why Bad Bunny’s halftime show delighted New York Jews of a certain age
The Jewish love affair with Latin music and ‘Nueva Yol’ dates back to mambo dancing in the Catskills and stories of a shared diaspora
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Fast Forward These major Jewish groups have sponsored the NYC mayor’s interfaith breakfast before. Not this year.
A pair of progressive Jewish groups are co-sponsoring the event, where Phylisa Wisdom is expected to make her first appearance as antisemitism czar
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Fast Forward Mamdani appoints Phylisa Wisdom, progressive Jewish leader, to run Office to Combat Antisemitism
The appointment comes amid a surge in antisemitic attacks and heightened scrutiny from Jewish leaders over strategy to confront antisemitism
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Fast Forward New York City Council pushes action on antisemitism, without Mamdani
Jewish lawmakers say they won’t wait for Mayor Zohran Mamdani to define the city’s response to rising antisemitism
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Fast Forward What we know about the car ramming at Chabad-Lubavitch Headquarters in Brooklyn
The incident occurred on a day of celebration in the Chabad community. No one was hurt.
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