Rabbi Alvin Kass, chaplain for the NYPD for nearly 60 years, has passed away at 89
Rabbi Alvin Kass Passes Away at 89 Rabbi Alvin Kass, who served as a chaplain for the New York City Police Department for almost six decades, has passed away, officials confirmed on Wednesday. He was 89 years old. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch honored Kass, stating that he was a source of “strength, guidance and faith […]
Transgender rabbi with supposed connections to Iran supports NYC mayoral candidate
Rabbis Support Zoran for NYC Mayor A coalition of social justice rabbis, including a transgender rabbi previously expelled from an event by President Biden, has launched an ad encouraging Jewish voters to back Zoran Mamdani in the upcoming New York mayoral election. This rabbi, Abby Stein, was notably involved in a controversial incident where she […]
Rabbi in New York City cautions that Mamdani’s mayoral campaign endangers the safety of the Jewish community.
Concerns Over Mayoral Candidate Zoran Mamdani’s Impact on NYC’s Jewish Community In New York City, there’s growing concern among rabbis about the potential election of Democrat Zoran Mamdani as mayor. They believe it could jeopardize the safety of the Jewish community. Rabbi Elliott Cosgrove from Park Avenue Synagogue shared his worries on “Fox & Friends […]
Notable NYC rabbi criticizes Zohran Mamdani as a threat to Jewish residents of New York
Rabbi Criticizes Mayoral Candidate Zoran Mamdani The rabbi of a well-known Manhattan synagogue has labeled Zoran Mamdani a “danger to the safety of New York’s Jewish community” and encouraged his congregation to back Andrew Cuomo for mayor instead. Rabbi Elliott Cosgrove of Park Avenue Synagogue delivered this message during a sermon on Saturday. He expressed […]
Investigation underway for possible hate crime in attack on New Jersey rabbi
Rabbi Attacked in New Jersey Amid Concerns of Anti-Semitism A rabbi was assaulted outside his home in New Jersey just hours before the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, prompting an investigation into whether the attack was anti-Semitic. Local authorities have described the incident as an act of “disgraced violence.” The assault occurred on October 5, when […]
Rabbi in New Jersey attacked outside his house in a shameful act of violence
A rabbi was attacked outside his home in New Jersey, with officials suggesting the incident may be linked to recent anti-Semitic violence, which the local mayor condemned as “disgraced violence.” Rabbi Avraham Wine, who hails from Queens and is a father of two, was outside his Bergenfield residence around 2 PM on Sunday. During the […]
Zohran Mamdani criticized by prominent NY rabbi for showing no ‘remorse’ regarding anti-Israel and police opinions: ‘Did not succeed at all’
It’s time for a critical look at the situation. As the high-profile J ewish holidays approach, Zohran Mamdani has come under scrutiny for previously harsh statements and anti-Israel sentiments. Rabbi Marc Schneier expressed that Mamdani has “failed miserably” to embody genuine remorse. In an op-ed piece, Schneier suggested that some controversial opinions expressed by the […]
Rabbi speaks of Charlie Kirk’s enduring influence in uniting Christian and Jewish communities
Charlie Kirk’s Impact Remembered by American Rabbis American rabbis have highlighted that Charlie Kirk’s influence extended well beyond his Christian faith, remarking on how he fiercely defended Israel with clarity and courage. Rabbi Pinchas Taylor from the American Faith Union in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, stated, “Charlie Kirk was more than just a political commentator; he […]
Charlie Kirk and a rabbi friend spoke for hours prior to his death: ‘He was feeling confrontational’
Charlie Kirk appeared to be in good spirits, preparing for a “combat” mindset just before an incident occurred. His friend, Rabbi Pesach Wolicki, spoke with him via Zoom the night before his tragic death at Utah Valley University. Wolicki, who lives in Israel, remarked that Kirk was enthusiastic about returning to campus tours. They often […]
Top Israeli Rabbi Confronts Pope Leo XIV on Gaza Statements
Rabbi Eliser Simcha Wise from the Interreligious Council of Israel’s Chief Rabbinate has reached out to Pope Leo XIV expressing concern over the language used regarding Israel’s conflict with Hamas. Recently, the Pope made statements that implied Israel intentionally attacked a Catholic church in Gaza, characterizing it as an “attack.” However, it was reported that […]