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Sanz-Kloiznburg Rebbe Arrives in Israel for High Holiday Visit and Celebrations in Safed

The Sanz-Kloiznburg Rebbe is visiting Israel after two years, arriving Thursday morning to Safed for High Holiday prayers, celebrations, and community events including weddings an…

New York Rabbis Confront Mayor Adams Over Antisemitism and Israel Criticism

New York rabbis confronted Mayor Eric Adams in a closed meeting over his rhetoric amid rising antisemitism, urging him to improve relations with the Jewish community and handle Is…

New York Mayor’s Wife to Visit Syria and Lebanon with NYPD Security Amid Controversy

Rama Dawaji, wife of New York City Mayor Zohr Mamdani, will visit Syria and Lebanon on September 20 with NYPD security despite U.S. travel warnings. The trip, unrelated to officia…

Israeli Guard Ben Sarf Struggles to Make Impact in Brooklyn Nets Summer League

Israeli guard Ben Sarf struggled in the NBA Summer League, failing to establish himself as a key player for the Brooklyn Nets. Critics pointed to his weak three-point threat and l…

Europe Dominates NBA with Record 86 Players, Including Four Israelis for 2026/27 Season

For the 2026/27 NBA season, a record 86 European players, including four Israelis, will compete, reflecting Europe's growing dominance in the league. Brooklyn Nets notably feature…

Kalman Libeskind Sparks Outrage Over Voting Rights for Israelis Abroad

Israeli journalist Kalman Libeskind criticized allowing Israelis living abroad to vote, calling it immoral and illegitimate. His comments sparked strong backlash from politicians…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Parts Ways With Loni Walker as He Returns to NBA with Denver Nuggets

Maccabi Tel Aviv announced that guard Loni Walker is leaving to sign with the NBA’s Denver Nuggets. Walker held an NBA exit clause in his contract, which Maccabi extended to allow…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Daniel Theis and Armando Bacot Amid Interest from Top Israeli Teams

US Justice Department Officially Recognizes 1994 Brooklyn Bridge Shooting as Federal Hate Crime

The US Department of Justice has officially recognized the 1994 Brooklyn Bridge shooting of yeshiva student Ari Halberstam as a federal hate crime, following a 30-year campaign by…

Progressive Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Democratic Senate Primary, Raising Israel Policy Concerns

Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate viewed as anti-Israel, won the Michigan Democratic Senate primary and will challenge Republican Mike Rogers in November. This race reflects…

Anti-Israel Activist Linked to NYC Mayor’s Wife Attacks Jews Over Holocaust Complaints

Susan Abulhawa, an anti-Israel activist who collaborated with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s wife, attacked Jews for "complaining about the Holocaust" following criticism of Mamdani’s…

Brooklyn Court Keeps Suspect in Custody After Violent Attack on Haredi Mother

A Brooklyn court has denied bail to a man accused of violently attacking a Haredi mother in Crown Heights, citing his dangerous criminal history and the severity of the assault. T…

Fire Threatens Jewish Shtetl and Kosher Meat Plant in Postville, Iowa

A major fire at the Agri Star kosher meat plant in Postville, Iowa, has destroyed most of the facility, threatening the town's Orthodox Jewish community and kosher meat supply nat…

Fearless Scorer Shake Milton Joins Hapoel Jerusalem Aiming for EuroCup Glory

Hapoel Jerusalem signed guard Shake Milton on July 31, 2026, after a mixed NBA and EuroLeague career. Milton struggled with injuries and shooting in Europe but aims to revive his…

Major Hasidic Rebbes Gather in Jerusalem for Memorials and Celebrations This Sabbath

This Sabbath, major Hasidic courts in Jerusalem and worldwide hold memorials for late rebbes and celebrate multiple weddings and bar mitzvahs. The Sanz Rebbe of the U.S. visits Je…

Beloved Belz Hasidic Leader Menachem Benjamin Shmedra Passes Away at 78

Menachem Benjamin Shmedra, a prominent elder of the Belz Hasidic community, died at 78 in Bnei Brak after years of illness. Born in Tel Aviv in 1948, he studied alongside the curr…

Driver Sentenced for Deliberate Crashes into Chabad Headquarters in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Nets Analysts Praise Ben Sarfath’s High Potential, Uncertain Role for Deni Wolf

Brooklyn Nets analysts praised Israeli player Ben Sarfath for his high potential ceiling but noted decision-making and shooting issues. Deni Wolf was seen as a developmental playe…

Ben Sarfaty Prepares for Second NBA Season After Strong Rookie Year

Ben Sarfaty, Brooklyn Nets guard, is preparing intensively for his second NBA season after a strong rookie year. He is focused on improving his game, adapting to New York life, an…

Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Player Waneen Gabriel Named UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador

Waneen Gabriel, former Maccabi Tel Aviv and NBA player, becomes the first professional basketball player appointed as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador. Born in Sudan and a refugee hims…

Israeli Guard Ben Sharf Reflects on Rookie NBA Season and Future Goals with Brooklyn Nets

Israeli guard Ben Sharf discussed his rookie NBA season with the Brooklyn Nets, highlighting his development in Germany, challenges in the NBA and G League, and his goals for impr…

Hapoel Jerusalem Nears Signing Former Lakers Guard Shake Milton

Hapoel Jerusalem is nearing the signing of American guard Shake Milton, formerly of the Lakers and Partizan Belgrade, to strengthen their roster for the 2026/27 season as they aim…

Brooklyn Package Thief With Leg Cast Caught by Community Volunteers and Police

In Crown Heights, Brooklyn, a package thief wearing a leg cast was caught stealing deliveries by vigilant residents and Shomrim volunteers, who alerted police leading to his arres…

Israeli Singer Asaf Herz Releases New Song 'My Beautiful' Reflecting His Spiritual Journey

Israeli singer and actor Asaf Herz releases "My Beautiful," a love song reflecting his spiritual journey and relationship with Hadar Kaniel, coinciding with Tu B'Av. The song mark…

ESPN Ranks Portland Trail Blazers 18th Despite Key Player Additions

ESPN's latest NBA power rankings place the Portland Trail Blazers 18th despite adding Ja Morant and Damian Lillard's return. Oklahoma City leads the list, while the Brooklyn Nets…

Hasidic Rebbes Gather for Traditional Shabbat Celebrations Across Jerusalem and Global Communities

During Shabbat, Hasidic communities in Jerusalem, Israel, and worldwide hold traditional celebrations including Torah aliyahs, festive meals, and prayers. The Belz Rebbe leads a s…

Maccabi Tel Aviv Considers Signing Former NBA Guard Shake Milton Amid Uncertainty Over Loni Walker

Maccabi Tel Aviv is considering signing American guard Shake Milton amid uncertainty over Loni Walker's future with the team. Milton, a former NBA player recently released by Part…

Hasidic Rebbe Breaks Tradition Wearing Kalpik for Tisha B'Av Lamentation

Rabbi Yitzchak Meir Morgenstern broke tradition by wearing a kalpik during the Tisha B'Av lamentation for the first time. Concurrently, Hasidic leaders in the US and Israel led em…

Nicaragua's Ortega Moves to Cancel Elections Amid US Threats Over Dictatorial Rule

Nicaragua's parliament, controlled by President Daniel Ortega, has begun implementing his plan to cancel the 2027 elections, prompting sharp international criticism and U.S. threa…

Brooklyn Man Fights Armed Intruder Who Attacked Wife at Home in Crown Heights

In Brooklyn's Crown Heights, a woman was violently attacked at home by an armed robber posing as a utility worker. Her husband, alerted by a smart doorbell camera, returned quickl…

Man Severely Injured in Suspected Anti-Semitic Attack in Brooklyn

A 64-year-old man was seriously injured in an anti-Semitic assault in Flatbush, Brooklyn, with police investigating the attack and searching for the suspect.

Former Maccabi Tel Aviv Player Doron Perkins Becomes Head Coach in Chinese Basketball League

Doron Perkins, former Maccabi Tel Aviv player and assistant coach, has been named head coach of the Guangzhou Long Lions in China, marking his first head coaching role.

Babov Rebbe Commemorates 26th Yahrzeit of His Father with Thousands of Followers

The Babov Rebbe led thousands in commemorating the 26th anniversary of his father's passing with prayers and visits to holy sites in New Jersey and Brooklyn. The event was part of…

Brooklyn Dry Cleaner Closes on Shabbat to Respect Local Jewish Community

A Brooklyn dry cleaner in the Haredi Crown Heights neighborhood has closed on Shabbat for the first time after a recent ownership change, aiming to respect the local Jewish commun…

Israeli Police Launch International Manhunt for Musli and Jarushi Crime Families

Israeli police have launched an international manhunt for the Musli and Jarushi crime families, coordinating with Gulf and European countries to expel key suspects. Eli Musli is u…

International Probe Expands in Gafnika Grenade Incident Linked to Barak Abramov

An international investigation has expanded into the grenade attack linked to Barak Abramov's sports network, involving arrests in Brooklyn and Romania and cooperation between glo…

Nets Defeated by Houston, Ben Sharaf and Danny Wolf Score Modest Points in Summer League

The Brooklyn Nets lost 100-83 to the Houston Rockets in the NBA Summer League, with Ben Sharaf scoring 2 points and Danny Wolf adding 4 points and 9 rebounds, ending their run bef…

Northern Samaria Emerges as Strategic Key to Israel's Security After Years of Disconnection

Northern Samaria, once marked by disconnection and evacuations, is now a vital area for Israeli settlement and security, according to Moshe Schneider, a local settlement leader. H…

NBA Deadline Nears as Loni Walker Weighs Return Amid Salary and Market Challenges

Loni Walker is set to leave Maccabi Tel Aviv by tonight under an NBA exit clause, facing a likely pay cut if he returns to the NBA amid a crowded guard market and salary cap const…

Brooklyn's Deni Wolf Dunks Over 2.16m Sacramento Center in Summer League Victory

Israeli player Deni Wolf scored 14 points and made a highlight dunk over 2.16-meter Sacramento center Maxim Reno during Brooklyn's Summer League win.

Emmanuel Sharp Shines in Las Vegas NBA Summer League Despite Brooklyn's Win Over Sacramento

In the Las Vegas NBA Summer League, Brooklyn Nets routed Sacramento Kings 115-83, with Emmanuel Sharp scoring 23 points despite the loss. Brooklyn's Danny Wolf and Ben Saraf also…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Eyes NBA Star as Owner Ofer Yanai Drives Major Basketball Overhaul

Hapoel Tel Aviv is pursuing a major basketball upgrade under owner Ofer Yanai, aiming to sign a star player like NBA's Cam Thomas after recent key acquisitions. The club seeks to…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Eyes NBA Talent Cam Thomas for 2026/27 Season Boost

Hapoel Tel Aviv signed Zack Laidee and is reportedly targeting NBA scorer Cam Thomas to strengthen their 2026/27 roster. Thomas, a 24-year-old guard with strong NBA scoring record…

Volunteer Thwarts Theft at Kosher Town Supermarket in Crown Heights

A Shomrim volunteer in Crown Heights caught a thief stealing from Kosher Town supermarket last Sunday, leading to a quick NYPD arrest a few blocks away. The suspect was handcuffed…

Kozmir Rebbe Urges Prayers for National Redemption During Grand Bris Celebration in Bnei Brak

During a bris celebration in Bnei Brak, the Kozmir Rebbe urged his Hasidim to pray for national salvation amid the mourning period of Bein HaMetzarim. The event featured heartfelt…

Hapoel Tel Aviv Advances Talks to Sign Jewish-American Forward Jacob Toppin

Hapoel Tel Aviv is negotiating to sign Jewish-American forward Jacob Toppin during the NBA Summer League, aiming to complete the deal for the 2026/2027 season. The club has closel…

Brooklyn Man Arrested After Human Skeleton Found Under Clothes in Apartment

A Brooklyn cleaning crew found a decomposed human skeleton hidden under clothes in a Crown Heights apartment. The 53-year-old tenant was arrested for concealing his roommate's bod…

Kabbalistic Leaders Visit Safed and Other Hasidic Events Across Israel and Abroad

The Arloi Rebbe is resting in Safed, with visits from other Hasidic leaders including the Zutshka Rebbe. Bobov 45 held a successful fundraiser in Monsey, and a Polish delegation s…