Manhattan
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Manhattan, translated into English and compared across sources. 38 recent stories.
Top Torah leaders wrap up North American fundraising tour
Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch led a two-and-a-half-week North American tour for the World Torah Fund, which ended Thursday. The delegation raised support for Torah institutions in Isr…
Mamdani Backed Primary Winners Deepen Jewish Anxiety in New York
Three congressional candidates backed by Zohran Mamdani won Democratic primaries in New York, alarming many in the city's Jewish community. The results, including a win by Jewish…
Satmar Wedding Draws Thousands as Rebbe Dances With Guests From Abroad
Thousands attended the wedding of Rabbi Chaim Shlomo Fisher’s daughter in Kiryat Yoel, where the Satmar Rebbe officiated, blessed the seven blessings, and danced. The roundup also…
ICC judges sue Trump administration over sanctions they call unlawful
Three ICC judges have sued Donald Trump and senior U.S. officials in Manhattan, challenging last year’s sanctions as unlawful. They say the penalties were meant to punish them ove…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce plan a massive New York wedding at Madison Square Garden
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly planning a July 3, 2026 wedding at Madison Square Garden in New York. The city has approved street closures and a large event setup, w…
Lenient Plea Deal Ends Assault Case Against Former Israeli Defense Ministry Employee in New York
Former Defense Ministry employee Yotam Maimon resolved his New York attempted-murder case with a reduced plea deal after a 2023 nightclub attack on Maor Vanunu. He avoided prison…
Cricket's Yahrzeit Day Marks Joyful Bar Mitzvah for Grandson of Kretschnif Rebbe
A bar mitzvah for the Kretschnif Rebbe’s grandson was celebrated in Jerusalem on the yahrzeit of Rabbi Meir of Kretschnif. The day also included another Hasidic family event in Je…
Munkacs Belz Celebrates Entry of Rabbi Yoel Rokach's Son to Cheder
The Munkacs Belz Rebbe celebrated the entry of his great-grandson into the Jerusalem Talmud Torah and handed out blue pachelech to children. The roundup also noted that the Vizhni…
Viszhnitz London Rebbe Undergoes Planned Medical Procedure in New York
The Viszhnitz London Rebbe underwent a medical procedure Monday morning in Manhattan after doctors recommended it based on recent tests. He is expected to stay in New York for abo…
Miri Mesika Shines in a New Israeli Version of Broadway’s 'Funny Girl'
A new Israeli production of 'Funny Girl' starring Miri Mesika is praised as Broadway-caliber. The show centers on Fanny Brice’s rise to fame and the strain between her career and…
Brazilian Football Chief Faces Corruption Claims Over Private Trips and Luxury Spending
Brazilian media says CBF president Samir Xaud used federation resources to cover luxury trips, hotel stays, and travel for women, including a reported mistress in New York. The al…
US Supreme Court Reinstates Pedro Hernandez’s Conviction in Etan Patz Killing
The U.S. Supreme Court reinstated Pedro Hernandez’s conviction for the 1979 murder of Etan Patz, rejecting a New York appellate decision that had ordered a possible new trial. The…
Legendary Music Executive Clive Davis Dies at 94
Clive Davis, the influential music executive behind Columbia, Arista and J Records, died at 94 at his Manhattan home. He transformed major artists’ careers, later became a Grammy-…
Trump Posts Mysterious “Daughter” Photo, But It Wasn’t His
Donald Trump posted a confusing Father’s Day Eve photo on Truth Social, praising a woman as a “wonderful daughter” even though she was not his daughter. The post drew huge engagem…
Manhattan Rabbi Slams Mamdani Over Anti-AIPAC Remarks
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani drew condemnation after calling AIPAC supporters “monsters” and accusing the group of using “dark money.” Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz, the ADL, and the Sim…
Danone Sues Chobani in US Over Protein Claims on Yogurt Labels
Danone sued Chobani in Manhattan federal court, accusing it of misleading US consumers about protein levels in high-protein yogurt. Chobani denied the allegations, and the dispute…
Israeli artist Yaacov Agam dies at 98
Yaacov Agam, the Israeli artist and pioneer of kinetic art, died at 98. Born in 1918, he was known for major works in Tel Aviv and abroad, and had received the Israel Prize for vi…
Iran-Linked Network Allegedly Paid Canadian Youth to Shoot at Synagogues and U.S. Consulate
Canadian police uncovered an alleged international network that recruited Toronto youths through encrypted apps to shoot at Jewish sites and the U.S. consulate for payment. The ca…
Josh Hart Jokes About the Knicks' 10-Week Sex Ban After Championship Parade
Josh Hart mocked the Knicks' reported 10-week sex ban by posting a provocative parade video with his wife on X. His post came after owner James Dolan jokingly urged players to abs…
Jane Street Emerges From Secrecy to Chase AI Dominance
Jane Street is trying to reinvent itself as a visible AI company while preserving its trading edge. The firm, founded in 2000 and now hugely profitable, has announced major AI inv…
New York Erupts as Knicks End 53-Year NBA Title Drought
The New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA championship in 53 years with a massive parade in Manhattan on Thursday. Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave the team the keys to the city, wh…
Hillary Clinton Blames Biden’s Late Exit for Democratic Losses
Hillary Clinton said Joe Biden made a “terrible mistake” by seeking reelection in 2024 and withdrawing too late. She argued that his delayed exit left Kamala Harris too little tim…
TV Is Not Disappearing, It Is Being Reinvented by Streaming and AI
At the Upfronts in New York, media companies showed how streaming, commerce and AI are reshaping television advertising. The author argues TV is not dying, but becoming a data-dri…
Cornell Student Rejects Internship Saying He Won’t Work for a Jew
A Cornell student rejected an internship at a Jewish-founded New York startup with an antisemitic message. Cornell has opened an internal investigation, while the student has defe…
Needle Injuries Surge Among New York Sanitation Workers as GLP-1 Use Grows
New York City sanitation workers are seeing more needle-stick injuries as home use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and other injectables rises. City officials and doctors are urging re…
Hundreds of North American Jews Prepare for a Summer Move to Israel
Nefesh B'Nefesh opened its Summer 2026 aliyah season with events in New Jersey and Toronto for North American Jews planning to move to Israel. The organization expects about 2,300…
FBI and Google dismantle Chinese phishing network that used AI to evade defenses
The FBI, Google, and Lumen shut down Outsider Enterprise, a Chinese phishing network that used AI to build scam sites and steal data. Prosecutors say the operation caused about $1…
Brazil Football Chief Faces Claims of Using Federation Funds for Private Trips
Brazilian football federation president Samir Xaud is accused of using federation funds for trips involving his wife and alleged mistresses. Journalist Léo Dias reported hotel bil…
New York Jewish Backers Step In as Europe Turns Away from Israeli Cinema
Nadav Lapid withdrew from FIDMarseille after boycott threats from other filmmakers. The controversy sparked support from figures including Natalie Portman and renewed debate over…
Nicks' NBA Title Celebrations in Manhattan Turn Violent
New York Knicks championship celebrations in Manhattan erupted into disorder, with fans setting vehicles on fire and climbing buses. Police moved in to disperse crowds and said vi…
Chaos in Manhattan After Knicks End 53-Year Title Drought
Thousands of New York Knicks fans celebrated Manhattan after the team won its first NBA title in 53 years. The festivities turned violent, with bus arson, vandalism, a reported sh…
Jewish New Yorkers Describe Fear as Antisemitic Incidents Surge
A 23-year-old Jewish woman says she was brutally attacked on a New York subway in an antisemitic assault. Her account appears amid rising antisemitic incidents across the city, wi…
An oligarch’s daughter, a hidden fortune, and a dangerous escape
Paul is hiding from pursuers in the New Hampshire woods while trying to reach Lincoln, and he destroys his phone, contacts a lawyer, and uses survival skills learned from his fath…
AI firms drive Manhattan office leasing to a 25-year high
AI companies are driving a surge in Manhattan office leasing, with first-quarter activity reaching a 25-year high. The biggest moves include Anthropic, Harvey, OpenAI and EliseAI…
Knicks One Win From Title as Brunson and Wembanyama Face Defining Game
The New York Knicks can clinch the NBA title tonight in Game 5 against the San Antonio Spurs, leading the Finals 3-1 after a historic comeback in Game 4. Victor Wembanyama and Jal…
Fox Sports unveils its Manhattan World Cup viewing post and a $50,000 dream job
Fox Sports has built a special Manhattan viewing room for a new “senior World Cup watcher” job. The chosen candidate will watch all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup for social me…
Former Taliban Commander Gets 42 Years for Kidnapping New York Times Reporter
A federal court in Manhattan sentenced former Taliban commander Haji Najibullah to 42 years in prison for kidnapping New York Times reporter David Rohde and for terror attacks tha…
New York Holds Massive Championship Parade for the Knicks
New York City is hosting a massive parade for the Knicks after the team won its third championship, ending a 53-year wait. The event starts in Lower Manhattan, finishes at City Ha…