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Bomb hoax targets private Jewish school in Los Angeles amid string of antisemitic bombing threats

Hoaxers further called in threats two minutes apart on Friday to two Brooklyn yeshivas, the Yeshivah of Flatbush Joel Braverman High School and the United Talmudical Academy of Williamsburg.

Los Angeles, USA - Close-up on the insignia and slogan of a LAPD vehicle, with the reflection of Union Station's tower visible in the car's window.
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt an Oct. 7 vigil organized by Israelis for Peace and attended by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in New York City's Union Square on Oct. 7, 2026.

Hasan Piker calls protesters who heckled Mamdani at Oct. 7 vigil ‘opportunists’

Pro-Israel activists hold signs highlighting the October 7 Hamas attacks during an Israeli American Council (IAC) protest against screenings of the documentary NAZA in the US.

Israeli American Council leads nationwide protests against controversial Gaza documentary 'NAZA'

Screenshot of one of the videos showing young children at a Brooklyn Jewish school being escorted out of the school buildings and marshaled along the street by staff amid the emergency response to a bomb scare, October 9, 2026.

Jewish schools in Brooklyn evacuate following bomb threats, NYPD finds no explosives on site


Former NBA forward Michael Sweetney dies at 43, Knicks and Bulls mourn loss

After continuing his pro career in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Uruguay, and Venezuela, Sweetney served as an assistant coach at Yeshiva University in New York City from 2019-23.

Michael Sweetney #50 of the New York Knicks controls the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies during the game on December 7, 2004 at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee.

Mamdani says he will not join demonstrations against Netanyahu during New York visit

Mamdani said he had been in contact with the New York Police Department ahead of the General Assembly week and that "right now, there are no expected threats that we know of."

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers a speech to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States of America at City Hall in New York, NY, US, July 3, 2026.

Iranian delegation to be allowed to attend UNGA meeting in New York

According to a US State Department spokesperson, the Iranian officials will face travel restrictions and will be barred from making certain purchases during their visit to the US.

People arrive at the United Nations headquarters before a meeting on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty at the UN, in New York City, US, April 27, 2026.

NYT deletes line saying Israelis ‘view themselves’ as Oct. 7 victims, citing 'editing error'

The sentence appeared in a Monday article by NYT correspondent Isabel Kershner examining the backlash in Israel against the NAZA film.

 A photo illustration shows a cozy morning scene features the international edition of The New York Times alongside a cup of cappuccino with latte art and a notebook.

Epstein abuse victims sue estate over child abuse image archive, seeking $6 m. in damages

The lawsuit seeks at least $6 million on behalf of more than 40 people, some of whom were in Epstein's so-called "modeling book," a seized collection of sexualized images of children.

Jeffrey Epstein is seen in this image released by the Justice Department in Washington on December 19, 2025 as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Modi’in project with Rochester Jewish community turns fallen soldiers' stories into memorials

Marking 23 years of partnership at a time of global tension and anti-Israel animosity, the Rochester-Modi’in partnership demonstrates how Israeli-diaspora communities meet each other’s needs.

 Local Modi’in children visit the path honoring Yonah Betzalel Brief.

Netanyahu’s New York UN visit sees unusual US Secret Service security involvement

This comes after NYC Mayor Mamdani admitted that his office lacked the authority to arrest the prime minister, though he emphasized that Netanyahu "is not welcome in New York City."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the United Nations General Assembly on September 26, 2025 in New York City

Teen slashed in Brooklyn synagogue by 'emotionally disturbed' fellow congregant, NYPD says

The 22-year-old suspect, Krybus Shimon, is a fellow congregant of Yeshiva Gevoah Toldos, an Orthodox synagogue in Borough Park, the New York Police Department said.

A New York City Police Department (NYPD) vehicle is seen outside the Israeli Consulate building in Manhattan, New York City, US, May 22, 2025

Netanyahu confirms New York trip for UN General Assembly, to address UN on September 24

The statement comes after New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani admitted on July 22 that he does not have the authority to enforce the International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Netanyahu.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to many empty seats at the UN General Assembly.

Moving stories, worrying numbers: Behind the wave of immigration from North America

The organization has made changing the rules of the game its mission and, according to Fass, has helped about 100,000 immigrants from North America and the UK move to Israel since its establishment.

Family making aliyah to Israel, September 14, 2026.