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News Extraordinary lives: 18 notable New York Jews who died in 2022
May their memories be for a blessing
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Yiddish World Eating Chinese meant proving that the shtetl had been left behind
A study done by two sociologists helps explain how this American Jewish tradition relates to fundamental issues of identity.
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Culture Maccabee Bar is serving up Hanukkah warm fuzzies (and hard drinks) in the West Village
The holiday pop-up has good vibes and solid drinks
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Fast Forward Orthodox Jewish leaders meet with Mayorkas, Hochul, Adams and Schumer, who pledge action on rising antisemitism
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announces new statewide hate and bias prevention unit to promote inclusion and tolerance
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Fast Forward He was indicted for a threat against Manhattan Jews. Some neighbors want him in custody.
A lawyer for Matthew Mahrer said his client is Jewish and wouldn’t hurt other Jews
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Fast Forward Antisemitic incidents are spiking in NYC and made up 60% of all hate crimes last month
The NYPD documented a total of 662 incidents motivated by anti-Jewish bias this year
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Culture A Jewish guide to Christmas in New York
With the world's largest menorah, a Maccabee Bar and hidden history on the Lower East Side, who needs Rockefeller Center?
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News In a break with tradition, NYC council members head to Israel without their speaker
12 members are on the annual trip, sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York
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Culture ‘My mayor Muslim, my bagel Jewish’ — the Knicks chant capturing New York’s soul
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