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Polish-American Community Slams New York Mayor Over Pulaski Parade Snub
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces backlash from the Polish-American community after skipping the Pulaski Day Parade and merging heritage celebrations into a generic Eastern European event.
Volunteering in Israel: How and Where to Make a Difference Locally
Discover diverse volunteering opportunities across Israel, from mentoring Holocaust survivors and immigrant youth to food distribution and animal care in major cities.
Bruce Blakeman Escalates Rhetoric to Secure Jewish Vote in New York Governor Race
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman faced sharp criticism after leaked audio revealed him warning Hasidic leaders of extreme violence if Mayor Zohran Mamdani remains in office.
Michigan's Jewish Community Faces Security Fears and Political Shift
Michigan's Jewish community faces a difficult political dilemma amid rising security concerns following a thwarted attack on a Detroit-area synagogue, as voters weigh the Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
From Battlefield to Pitch: How Israeli Reservists Find Unity Through Soccer
The Toto Reservists League brings hundreds of Israeli reservists from the battlefield to the soccer pitch, offering a therapeutic sports framework to maintain military bonds.
New York Jewish Groups Slam Mayor Mamdani's Antisemitism Plan
New York City's antisemitism strategy faces fierce backlash from Jewish groups over its omission of anti-Zionism and Israel, despite a major funding boost.
Arad Mall Struggles Amid Tensions Over Gur Hasidic Community Directives
A controversial directive from Gur Hasidic rabbis regarding Arad's only shopping mall has intensified local tensions over the city's changing demographics and secular-religious coexistence.
California Becomes First US State to Recognize Jewish Identity as an Ethnicity
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill making the state the first in the US to recognize Jewish identity as an ethnic group for data collection and policy formulation.
Detained Israeli Citizen to Serve as Military Doctor in Ukraine
Yonatan Karlinsky, an Israeli citizen and Breslov Hasid, was detained in Ukraine due to conscription laws and will serve as a military doctor near Kharkiv with Chabad support.
Rabbi Brutally Attacked in Milan Bus Stop Amid Rising Antisemitism
A 60-year-old rabbi was brutally attacked in Milan, Italy, while waiting for a bus, sparking outrage from Jewish community leaders and highlighting rising antisemitism across Europe.
Volunteering Across Israel: New Opportunities From North to South
An overview of volunteering opportunities across Israel highlights diverse initiatives, from 4x4 jeep trips for special education students to mentoring the blind and supporting elderly Alzheimer's patients.
Milan Jewish Leader Details Daily Security Threats and Unyielding Resolve
Dalia Gubbay, Vice President of the Jewish Community of Milan, details the severe antisemitism and daily security threats faced by Italian Jews since October 7, while affirming their unwavering resolve.
Jewish Life Revives in Gomel Under New Leadership
The historic Jewish community in Gomel, Belarus, is entering a new era of revival. Rabbi Menachem Mendel Kut and his family are relocating to lead communal and educational projects ahead of the High Holidays, with support from the Russian rabbinate.
On a voluntary basis: the free solution for neighborhood package pickup
A Kfar Saba resident has launched a free social project that connects neighbors driving to pick up packages with other residents in the area, aiming to save time, fuel, and long waits.