New York Jews

Pro-Palestinian activists led by Nerdeen Kiswani hold a 'Globalize the Intifada' protest against Israel and in support of Palestinian security prisoners in New York City, September 17, 2021. (Luke Tress/Flash90)

Gideon Taylor addresses guests during a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Luxembourg Agreement on reparations between the Federal Republic of Germany and Israel, in Berlin, Sept. 15, 2022. (Tobias Schwarz/AFP via Getty Images)

June 23, 2023, 8:16 am

Gideon Taylor, CEO of Jewish Community Relations Council-New York, to step down

Transition comes as the city’s Jewish community contends with antisemitic attacks and waning support for Israel among progressive officials

By julia GERGELY

June 19, 2023, 11:32 pm

Anti-Israel CUNY graduation speakers led 2022 rally linked to antisemitic assault

Law school activists addressed crowd before participant beat Jewish counter-protester, are members of group that advocates for Israel’s destruction

By Luke Tress

Robert Gottlieb, an eclectic literary editor whose career was launched with Joseph Heller’s 'Catch-22' and continued for decades with such Pulitzer Prize-winning classics as Toni Morrison's 'Beloved' and Robert Caro's 'The Power Broker.' (Michael Lionstar/Knopf via AP)

June 15, 2023, 6:24 pm

Robert Gottlieb, legendary editor who championed Heller, Caro and Potok, dies at 92

The famously Jewish New Yorker shepherded into print and best-sellerdom such 20th-century classics as ‘Catch-22,’ ‘The Chosen’ and ‘The Power Broker’

By Andrew Silow-Carroll

Illustrative: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators in New York City, March 30, 2022. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)

June 14, 2023, 4:40 am

Pro-Palestinian activist sentenced to 18 months for attack on Jewish man in New York

Waseem Awawdeh to serve prison sentence on hate crime charges for beating Joey Borgen ahead of pro-Israel rally in 2021

By Luke Tress

June 9, 2023, 9:37 pm

US feds launch probe into alleged antisemitism at New York public college

2 Jewish students at SUNY New Paltz say they were ejected from campus sexual assault support group due to their identity

By Luke Tress

Illustrative: Police and community safety vehicles at a Jewish event in Brooklyn, New York City, May 19, 2022. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)

June 6, 2023, 10:56 pm

NYC police report 100 anti-Jewish hate crimes since start of year, down from 2022

Milestone reached after 23 antisemitic incidents recorded last month, as Jews remain most targeted group in city

By Luke Tress

Anti-overhaul activists disrupt Economy Minister Nir Barkat at a Jerusalem Post conference in New York, June 5, 2023. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)

June 6, 2023, 1:28 am

Anti-overhaul protesters disrupt Economy Minister Barkat’s speech at NY conference

Activists shout ‘shame’ at Likud lawmaker as he delves into economic development plans at JPost event, the latest in a series of protests against visiting coalition members in US

By Luke Tress

Marchers including Israeli activists in the Celebrate Israel Parade in New York City, June 4, 2023. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)

June 5, 2023, 1:39 am

Flag-waving protesters lash coalition lawmakers as NY holds annual Israel parade

Slimmed-down contingent of government representatives heckled over plans to reorganize judiciary as tens of thousands march through Manhattan in yearly display of solidarity

By Luke Tress

Religious Zionism MK Simcha Rothman (C) scuffles with a protester in New York as he grabs her megaphone on June 2, 2023. (Screen capture: Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

June 4, 2023, 2:33 am

Far-right judicial overhaul architect defends seizing protester’s megaphone in NYC

Simcha Rothman says he and his wife were attacked, says he took bullhorn ‘without touching’ protester; complaint against him closed by NY police

By Luke Tress and ToI Staff

June 3, 2023, 10:41 am

Police complaint filed against MK Rothman as he grabs megaphone from NYC protester

Religious Zionism lawmaker, in the US to attend annual Celebrate Israel Parade, has been repeatedly targeted by demonstrators opposed to government’s judicial overhaul

By Luke Tress and ToI Staff

The Celebrate Israel Parade in New York City, May 22, 2022. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)

June 3, 2023, 9:17 am

New York’s Celebrate Israel Parade set to take place under shadow of judicial strife

Protesters hound visiting coalition lawmakers as organizers appeal for solidarity ahead of annual march expected to draw 40,000

By Luke Tress

Fatima Mohammed speaks at CUNY School of Law (Youtube screenshot; used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)

June 2, 2023, 7:47 am

Bill in Congress aims to defund colleges for antisemitism after NY law school speech

Pressure mounts on City University of New York over anti-Zionist commencement address, with lawmakers, Jewish groups and civil rights outfits hitting college system from both sides

By Luke Tress

Fatima Mohammed acknowledges the crowd after speaking at CUNY School of Law on May 12 (Youtube screenshot; used in accordance with clause 27a of the copyright law)

May 31, 2023, 1:44 am

Lawmakers lash NYC college system over ‘antisemitic’ graduation speech

Politicians, leading Jewish groups demand action from CUNY network after keynote speaker at law school derides Israel, Zionism and ‘donors’ in speech

By Luke Tress

May 30, 2023, 12:47 am

18 Israeli politicians said slated to attend Sunday’s Celebrate Israel Parade in NYC

Nine ministers and 9 Knesset members will reportedly travel to United States for event, where coalition members are expected to face anti-judicial overhaul protests

By ToI Staff and Luke Tress

Israelis opposed to the government's judicial overhaul protest outside the Tikvah Fund's offices in New York City, March 8, 2023. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)

May 28, 2023, 7:45 pm

Israelis in NYC to protest coalition lawmakers in town for Celebrate Israel Parade

Activist group opposed to judicial overhaul announces series of demonstrations against MK Simcha Rothman and other government ministers visiting for annual pro-Israel event

By Luke Tress