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Fast Forward New York Mayor Bill De Blasio Cleared In Hasidic Fundraising Probe
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has been cleared in federal and state probes into possible improper fundraising that had ties to the Satmar community in Brooklyn. “I’ve said consistently that we acted appropriately, we acted ethically, we acted lawfully,” de Blasio told WNYC. “I think this confirms what I’ve been saying.” Federal prosecutors…
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Community My Passover Trip That Wasn’t
If you live in America, you probably notice lots of people like me during Passover — namely, Israelis visiting the US of A, trying to shop till we drop. (After all, we did promise Kobi, Uri, Avivit and Dudi that we’d bring them back all the latest gadgets! You really can’t blame us.) Do you…
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Community Angel Investing in the Promised Land: An Early Stage Investor On The Future of the Startup Nation
Editor’s Note: In this series — Why Is This Interview Different From All Other Interviews — we will introduce you to pioneering Jewish leaders across a variety of industries. Jason E. Klein is an early stage investor and founder of On Grid Ventures. He is Chairman of Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater New…
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The Schmooze Jews About Town: Wizard Fest, Beer and Science, Spice Up Your Cooking and More
Jews About Town is a new weekly column that features the hottest Jewish social events, parties, and networking opportunities for young professionals. To suggest a future event or write about one of these events, email us . Follow us on Twitter at @JewAboutTown. Last night, the NYC #JewsAboutTown hung out with Isramerica at their annual…
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Fast Forward 6 More New York Babies Get Herpes After Undergoing Circumcision Rite
Six babies are said to have been infected with infant herpes in New York City since Mayor Bill de Blasio cut a deal with the Hasidic community that continues to allow ritual circumcisers mouth-to-genital contact. The news emerged Thursday after a newborn was rushed to the hospital two weeks after undergoing the procedure, known as…
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The Schmooze Jews About Town: Night at the Jewseum, City Winery, Purim Balls, and More
Jews About Town is a new weekly column that features the hottest Jewish social events, parties, and networking opportunities for young professionals. To suggest a future event or write about one of these events, email us . Follow us on Twitter at @JewAboutTown. The Week Ahead: March 6 – 12 Monday NYC — Get up…
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Community The Manhattan Eruv Needs Your Help
The Manhattan Eruv is one of the world’s largest, and most impressive Eruvin. It reaches from the UWS to the UES, from Harlem to Battery Park. It is run quietly, with incredible efficiency and humility; supervised by the Mechon L’Hoyroa in Monsey and run by Rabbis Adam Mintz, Yosie Levine, and Gavriel Bellino. The Eruv…
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The Schmooze Jews About Town: Shahs of Shabbat, YidLife Crisis, Mardi Gras, and More
Jews About Town is a new weekly column that will feature the hottest Jewish social events, parties, and networking opportunities for young professionals. To suggest a future event or write about one of these events, email us . Follow us on Twitter at @JewAboutTown. The Week Ahead: February 27 – Sunday March 5 Monday Los…
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