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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul marches in the annual Israel Day on Fifth parade in Manhattan, May 31, 2026. Photo courtesy Susan Watts/Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul.

World

U.S. / National

Some who came, Some who avoided

Tens of thousands marched at the Israel Day Parade on Fifth Avenue as Mayor Zohran Mamdani skipped the event, the first mayor to do so in 60 years.

Debra Nussbaum Cohen

Jun 4, 2026

Parade watchers take part in the Israel Day Parade in New York City, May 31, 2026. Photo courtesy of Arie Leib Abrams/Flash90.

World

U.S. / National

Large, joyful Israel parade in NYC after two years of marching for release of hostages

Over 50,000 marchers joined the Israel Day on Fifth parade amid heightened security tied to rising anti-Jewish hate crimes in New York City.

Debra Nussbaum Cohen

Jun 4, 2026

Depiction of Jehu King of Israel giving tribute to King Shalmaneser III of Assyria, on the Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III from Nimrud, circa 827 BC, in the British Museum, London. Photo courtesy of Steven G. Johnson via Wikemedia Commons

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British Museum postpones lecture on ancient Israel, cites ‘security concerns’

The British Museum postponed a talk on ancient Israel and Judah, citing security concerns after learning attendees planned to disrupt the event.

JNS

Jun 4, 2026

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.)

World

U.S. / National

Fetterman calls Platner ‘ghoul’

Fetterman called Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner a Nazi sympathizer while defending his pro-Israel views amid Democratic divisions.

Andrew Bernard

Jun 4, 2026

Tom Hand and his daughter Emily, who was kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023. Photo courtesy of Tom Hand.

World

Israel & Middle East

From Gaza captivity to a new beginning, Emily Hand and father prepare to return to kibbutz

Nearly three years after 50 days as a Hamas hostage, an 11-year-old and her father weigh what going home to Be’eri now means.

The Jewish World Team

May 27, 2026

Protesters demanding the removal of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, near Gracie Mansion, May 26, 2026. Photo courtesy of Debra Nussbaum Cohen.

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U.S. / National

Jews, others protest NYC mayor at Gracie Mansion

Hundreds gather near Gracie Mansion as a Jewish-led coalition presses Gov. Hochul to use a rarely invoked power against Mayor Mamdani.

The Jewish World Team

May 27, 2026

World

Israel & Middle East

Israel’s first Druze female doctor receives recognition award at ‘Her Stage’ conference

Decades after defying her village to enter medical school, an Israeli gynecologist now sees her three daughters break their own barriers.

The Jewish World Team

May 27, 2026

World

Israel & Middle East

Netanyahu announces intensified strikes on Hezbollah; Washington shows support

After a U.S.-brokered ceasefire frayed, Israel signals a sharper phase against Hezbollah, while a senior U.S. official blames the group entirely.

The Jewish World Team

May 27, 2026

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U.S. / National

At NYC Jewish American Heritage Month reception, Mayor Mamdani pledges $26 million to fight hate crimes

Every major NYC Jewish group boycotted Mayor Mamdani’s Heritage Month reception. Rabbi Irwin Kula stayed to give the invocation.

JNS

May 21, 2026

World

Global

Strength training delivers the best and healthiest dieting results

A Tel Aviv University study finds all three groups lost weight on the same diet, but only the lifters kept their muscle and shrank their waists.

The Jewish World Team

May 21, 2026