NJ rabbi nominated for Firearms Instructor of the Year at the Gundie Awards
Raziel Cohen, a 28-year-old who’s been dubbed the Tactical Rabbi, made a significant change from studying Talmud to practicing target shooting, and it’s certainly paid off. He’s been nominated for a notable accolade—the Gandhi Award—which is often referred to as the Oscars within the firearms community. After more than a decade of skill development and […]
Rabbi teaches Zohran Mamdani about Gaza peace after an angry crowd targets synagogue
Rabbi Educates Incoming Mayor on Gaza Peace After Synagogue Protests A prominent rabbi from New York recently shared insights with incoming mayor Zoran Mamdani about the situation in Gaza, following a troubling episode where his father’s synagogue was targeted by anti-Israel protesters. Rabbi Mark Schneier, who leads the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding and serves as […]
Holocaust-survivor rabbi from NYC synagogue criticizes protesters
Rabbi Reflects on Protests and Community Support A rabbi, who is a Holocaust survivor and leads a historic Manhattan synagogue, expressed deep concern regarding recent anti-Israel protests near his place of worship. He wonders what might have unfolded if law enforcement hadn’t been present. “I’m a Holocaust survivor. I witnessed my synagogue burn during Kristallnacht, […]
Prominent rabbi calls for action as antisemitism becomes increasingly tolerated
Awareness of Anti-Semitism Among Jewish Teens Recently, I was in a room filled with Jewish teenagers, and I asked if they had ever faced anti-Semitism. Surprisingly, no one raised their hand. This was shortly after October 7, a time marked by an increase in harassment and targeting of Jewish students across the nation. I had […]
New York City’s chief rabbi raises serious concerns about Mamdani: ‘He does not support coexistence’
Leading rabbis in New York City have raised alarms about the implications of Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s election, suggesting that his stance on Israel could “seriously jeopardize the safety of Jews across the city.” Rabbi Amiel Hirsch expressed his concerns during a passionate sermon at the Stephen Wise Free Synagogue on the Upper West Side, emphasizing […]
Kanye West offers a sincere apology to Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto in New York City, attributing his behavior to bipolar disorder following years of antisemitic comments.
Kanye West Apologizes to Rabbi for Anti-Semitic Remarks Kanye West, now known as Yeh, recently extended an apology to a New York rabbi after facing backlash for his earlier controversial remarks, including a song that praised Adolf Hitler. He expressed that he “takes responsibility” for his anti-Semitic comments, attributing part of his behavior to mental […]
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 […]