New York
New York is a state within the United States and is one of the original 13 colonies that formed the country following the American Revolution. Nicknamed "The Empire State," New York is the 27th largest state by area and the fourth largest by population. It is also the third most economically prosperous state by GDP, behind only California and Texas. Its capital city is Albany and its largest city is New York City, which is also the largest city in the US.
Omer Avital debuts newest work with Israeli Andalusian Orchestra
Omer Avital’s visionary ‘North African Dream’ debuts with the Israeli Andalusian Orchestra Ashdod at next week’s Meridiano Festival
'A miracle': Jewish firefighter rescues torah scroll from burning NY synagogue
Annual Shabbat in the Park Returns to New York on June 6
Arkia introduces a business class on its aircraft. Here’s what you’ll get in it
Helena Weinrauch, Holocaust survivor and ‘dancing angel,’ dies at 100
Weinrauch’s story of survival — and how she discovered, at 88, the joy of ballroom dancing — was the subject of a 2015 documentary, “Fascination: Helena’s Story.”
Here’s how New York is celebrating Shavuot in 2025
Here is how the Jewish community across New York City will be celebrating the holiday, from low-key flower arranging classes and study sessions to all-night ragers.
Israeli consul-general brings NY diplomats to Nova site, vows to keep horrors in world's memory
The visit, organized with the American Jewish Committee (AJC), included the consuls general of Argentina, Bulgaria and Slovakia.
MDA EMT honored for heroism after losing daughter in rocket attack
EMT Adham Safadi receives JPost Award for Courage after treating victims at scene where his daughter died.
Head of the Resilience Department at ZAKA announces launch of a national resilience center
"We don't only support survival, we cultivate healing resilience," said Vered Atzmon Meshulam at the recent conference
Man arrested at JFK after he attempts to bomb US Embassy in Tel Aviv
In posts on the day of the attack, Neumayer posted: "Join me as I burn down the embassy in Tel Aviv. Death to America, death to Americans, and f--- the west.”
Israelis in New York, no strangers to violence, say they are undeterred by DC Jewish Museum shooting
Survivors of October 7 living in New York are no strangers to violence.
Colel Chabad head at Jerusalem Post Conference: “Every single Jew needs a connection to Israel”
Zalman Duchman, Executive Director of Colel Chabad, said that the organization’s mission was to enable Diaspora Jewry to connect by supporting the Jewish community in Israel.
Yesha Council Chairman: Apply Israeli law to Judea and Samaria to prevent another October 7
“We must control the land and care for the people – there’s no other way,” says Yisrael Ganz, Governor of the Binyamin Region
Hip-hop violinist Miri Ben Ari electrifies at JPost Conference
“My life is like a music startup,” says Grammy winner fusing classical violin and hip-hop beats.
Sdot Negev Council head at 'Post' conference: We are going to bring new people to this area
Tamir Idan, spoke about plans to bring new residents to the area; developing a new community that will accommodate 500 families
