Andrew Cuomo receives support from the NYC Satmar Hasidic community following a rabbi’s ‘unauthorized’ endorsement of Zohran Mamdani.
Cuomo Gains Support from Orthodox Jewish Leaders Amid Controversy Former Governor Andrew Cuomo has received backing from prominent Orthodox Jewish groups on Sunday after a rabbi in Brooklyn reportedly gave his support to socialist contender Zoran Mamdani for mayor “without proper authorization.” Cuomo’s campaign stated that leaders from the Satmar Alonim community, including Ceskel Berkowitz, […]
Six arrested after anti-Israel protesters clash with Hasidic Jews outside Brooklyn synagogue where Israeli official was visiting
Six people have been arrested after anti-Israeli protesters clashed with local Jews in Hasid outside the prominent Brooklyn synagogue that Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gwil appeared late Thursday, police said. The demonstrations began at Chabad Lubavich World Headquarters in Crown Heights just before 9:30pm, as protesters were against Ben Gwil’s appearance. Footage from […]
Hasidic wife fed up with waiting years for religious divorce takes quest for freedom to the skies: ‘Ready to go nuclear’
A Hasidic woman who has been fighting for years for a religious divorce from her husband upped the ante this week by publicizing her long-term plight over Brooklyn. On Monday, the plane circled Williamsburg for three hours, dragging a banner behind it that read, “Release Mrs. Agna Steinmetz Now!!!” “Agna” means “chained woman” in Hebrew. […]