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 Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, announced his intention to permanently divest the city’s pension funds from Israeli government bonds if elected.

New York

 Representative Jerrold Nadler, a New York Democrat, will not seek re-election in 2026,

Rabbi N. Daniel Korobkin, senior rabbi of Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto Congregation (The BAYT), will soon be making Aliyah to Israel to help establish a new Orthodox Anglo community in New Katamon, Jerusalem. This exciting project is more than just a shul—it’s the foundation of a vibrant neighborhood designed for English-speaking families seeking meaningful religious lives in the heart of the city.

Recap: Ava learns a shocking secret: Nazanin and Omer were her parents and they gave her up because of her deformed left arm. Aunt Annabelle, Ava, and their servant are on their way to Jerusalem to stay with Queen Helena.

Recap: The enemy Arab king is angry, looking for Queen Annabelle and her family. Ava and Queen Annabelle with Mirhan are fleeing as fast as possible towards Yerushalayim. During the trip, Queen Annabelle falls ill with a fever.

How Jewish Visionaries Shaped One of New York’s Most Influential Hospital Campuses

For many children born in Queens, life begins at Long Island Jewish Medical Center [LIJ], the sprawling campus of hospitals straddling the border of Queens and Nassau County. At its entrance is a massive sculpture by Keith Haring depicting yellow and red figures balancing atop a larger blue figure doing a handstand, a playful work designed to represent the children’s hospital. As one circles around for parking or awaits an update on the health of a loved one, a visit to LIJ can serve as a lesson on history and public art.