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Israel-American Alexander brothers go on trial for alleged sex trafficking, abuse over 13 years

Oren and Tal Alexander co-founded the luxury real estate brokerage Official, while Alon Alexander was an executive at a private security company.

The pictures of the three high profile real estate agent brothers Alon Alexander, Oren Alexander, and Tal Alexander, on charges of sex trafficking and drugs, are displayed at 26 Federal Plaza in New York City, New York US, December 11, 2024.
Congressional candidate Cameron Kasky playing soccer with a Palestinian child during his trip to the West Bank, Dec. 2025.

Cameron Kasky: Jewish progressive running for Congress after West Bank solidarity mission

The torah dedication ceremony at Kehillat Harlem on Aug. 31, 2025.

At a former driving school, Kehillat Harlem plants roots for Jewish life uptown

 Rabbi Cosgrove

Diaspora Jewish leadership is speaking a language the world no longer understands - opinion


The new Israeli family trend: Why cruises to the U.S. are popular

In the past year, there has been a 48% increase in bookings for vacations combining a U.S. tour with luxury cruises. "Israelis are looking for the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation."

With the cruise directly to Disney

NYC street in Manhattan's Upper East Side renamed 'Yad Vashem Way'

The location in the Manhattan borough was chosen in the vicinity of Rabbi Arthur Schneier’s iconic Park East Synagogue, done as a testament to NYC Jewish immigrants who survived the Holocaust.

'THIS PAST week's co-naming of a street in New York City as Yad Vashem Way is a significant turn in events; in a city that never sleeps, this street sign stands high as a beacon of remembrance and a call to action for all humanity,' the writer states.

NYC's Bryant Park holiday market engulfed in flames

The New York City Fire Department reported at the scene that the fire was "six feet by 40 feet long."

 An FDNY ladder truck.

Arizona man indicted for 1000 antisemitic threats to murder, torture, maim Jews

“We allege Hall used graphic and hate-filled rhetoric to terrorize several victims in New York City and around the US," Acting Special Agent in Charge Nelson Delgado said in a statement.

 Justice and Law concept. lawyer working at courtroom, selective focus

Luigi Mangione sought to 'sow terror' in UnitedHealth executive killing, prosecutor says

Mangione, 26, would face a mandatory sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted on all counts.

 Luigi Mangione, 26, a suspect in the New York City killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson, is escorted after an extradition hearing at Blair County Court House in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. December 10, 2024.

FBI arrests Florida man who planned bombing of New York Stock Exchange

According to the FBI, Harun Abdul-Malik Yener from Florida was charged with an attempt to use an explosive device to damage or destroy a building used in interstate commerce.

 GLOBAL INFLATION currently high: Traders work the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Trump granted permission to seek dismissal of hush money case

Lawyers for Trump, a Republican, have argued that the case must be dismissed because having it loom over him while he was president - preventing his ability to govern.

 US PRESIDENT-ELECT Donald Trump meets with House Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington, last week. It is difficult to tell how Trump will react if Israel will fail to end the current war on its various fronts by the time he enters office, says the writer.

Homeless man allegedly kills two, critically wounds one in stabbing spree in Manhattan

The first attack occurred around 8:20 a.m. in Chelsea when the attacker approached a 36-year-old construction worker outside 444 West 19th Street and stabbed him in the stomach.

 New York City stabbing spree suspect Ramon Rivera is escorted out of the 10th precinct in New York City, U.S., November 18, 2024.

Rihanna’s former NYC penthouse among high-profile properties heading to auction amid market shift

Luxury auctions surge as celebrity apartments and historic homes hit the auction block.

 The West 45th Penthouse in Manhattan.

After bomb threat interrupted Kol Nidre, this congregation kept praying on Manhattan street

Immediately after the call came in, the synagogue security guard alerted the congregants, prompting 400 people to exit the building.

 The Town and Village Synagogue in New York's East Village.