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.

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Magen David Yeshivah, a prominent Orthodox Jewish school in Brooklyn, has implemented a policy requiring parents to provide proof of voter registration before the new school year, ahead of the November 2025 New York City mayoral election.

Two-Night Program in New York and Washington, D.C. Explores the Roots and Relevance of Antisemitism

Antisemitic hate crimes had already reached historic highs before October 7, 2023. In the aftermath, global hatred of Jews has surged to levels not seen since the 1930s. Why does “the oldest hatred” persist? And what about the Jewish people provokes such relentless animosity?