Borscht Belt comedian Freddie Roman dies at age 85
Roman made his name performing at hotels and resorts in the Catskill Mountains, also referred to as the Borscht Belt ...
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Dozens of academic leaders to attend NY antisemitism summit
The summit will take place from April 11-12 at the Center for Jewish History in New York City and will be hosted by New ...
'Haredi' bridegroom in New York unmasked as Lebanese Muslim
Man calling himself "Eliyahu Haliwa" met and married a girl from New York's Syrian Jewish community without anyone bothering to ...
Israel's UN envoy tears up UNHRC report in General Assembly address
Invoking historic UN speech by late President Chaim Herzog, Gilad Erdan says annual anti-Israel report belongs in "dustbin of antisemitism."
Ancient Jewish prayer book sells for record-breaking $8.3M
Originating in Germany's Bavaria region in the 13th or 14th century, Luzzatto mahzor contains several versions of prayers that have ...
How one moment on 9/11 led to a marriage proposal
A heart-wrenching plea on TV that was accidentally broadcast changed Scott Honig's life, as well as that of his now-wife, ...
Surviving 9/11 as a firefighter, against all odds
A former FDNY lieutenant recalls how his own 'Hanukkah miracle' saved his life, and how his unit was all but ...
NY Museum of Jewish Heritage to hold 9/11 tribute concert on 20th anniversary of attacks
“Anniversaries provide an occasion to grieve those we’ve lost and to honor the acts of bravery and love that inspired ...
Cuomo's Jewish legacy marked by conflict and confluence
After 10 years at the helm of New York, Jewish politicos in the state say the relationship, though productive, was ...
9/11 anniversary benefit draws A-list performers
All proceeds from “NYC Still Rising After 20 Years: A Comedy Celebration” will benefit 9/11 charities.