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In New York City, hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators, organized by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), rallied in Times Square, stomping on and burning the Israeli flag, displaying swastikas, and chanting “Palestine will be free” while the fight between Israel and Hamas continued. Counter-protesters supporting Israel were also present, leading to verbal clashes and at least one skirmish near the United Nations compound in Midtown.
Recap: Hope enjoyed a Friday night experience at the Jacobsons. The next day, she had to go to work. She was left in charge of the store. When she went to the back to look for something for a customer, there was the sound of someone entering the store. Later, when Mrs. Bowers came to collect the money from the register, she found the amount didn’t match what the receipt said, and she accused Hope of stealing money.
City officials, led by Mayor Eric Adams, are facing legal challenges as they attempt to modify the Right to Shelter law in New York City, which mandates housing for anyone who requests it. Adams seeks to limit the stay of adult migrants in city-run shelters to just 30 days, arguing that the influx of asylum seekers makes the law unsustainable. Advocacy groups oppose these changes, warning of increased homelessness if the law is altered.
This year’s Sukkos follows the YU Torah To-Go journal that critiques “g’vir culture.” So, if you’re not the type of kosher consumer who’s taking your family on a chartered flight to an exotic Sukkos destination, or an all-inclusive resort where palm trees grow, here are the affordable local sights to visit. Every year, our Chol HaMoed Guide offers perennial favorites with updated exhibit information, along with lesser-known places in the city and nearby.
Recap: Hope and Bonnie go to the Jacobsons for Friday night dinner. Henry, the little boy who was tripped in the store, is there with his father. Hope enjoys the Shabbos meal and atmosphere. When she gets home, she overhears news coming from the television. Three civil rights workers are missing in the South.
First-of-its-kind discussion in UAE to focus on peace, spirituality, and the climate crisis
On Sept. 21, Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University, will headline a historic panel launching the first year of programming at the Abrahamic Family House (AFH) in Abu Dhabi titled “Rethinking Sustainability and Peace Through a Spiritual Lens.” The discussion, held on the International Day of Peace, will highlight YU’s continued commitment to deepening ties and spreading Jewish values in the global community. The other panelists include Dana Kamali, Chief Business Officer at UAE’s Corporate Social Responsibility Fund, which oversees the country’s sustainability efforts, and Dr. Monica Menendez, Associate Dean of Engineering for Graduate Affairs at NYU Abu Dhabi. The event will also include remarks by Mr. Abdulla Al Shehhi, Acting Executive Director of the Abrahamic Family House.
