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New York City Comptroller Mark Levine’s clarification of his position on Israel Bonds has helped ease concerns among Jewish communal leaders following criticism of his decision not to resume the city’s purchases. His October 15 statement reaffirmed his support for Israel and explained how restrictions introduced under his predecessor, Brad Lander, have complicated efforts to restore the investments.

A successful broadcasting career is often measured by ratings and longevity. But what a broadcaster chooses to do with that success can be just as important.

On Sunday, November 1, morning services will once again be available for the convenience of the many Jewish runners from across the country and around the globe who will be participating in the 55^th edition of this world-famous road race. Begun in 1983, the International Minyan for NYC Marathoners is the most frequently recurring religious service of any kind, at any major sporting event, anywhere in the world.

As we read Parshas Lech Lecha, we learn a powerful lesson in emunah from Avraham Avinu.

Hashem tells Avraham, “Lech lecha me’artzecha… el ha’aretz asher areka”—leave your land, your birthplace, and your father’s home, and go to the land that I will show you.

The New York State Democratic Party has passed a resolution condemning antisemitism. It was first reported Oct. 18, less than three weeks after Mayor Zohran Mamdani rolled out a $26 million plan to fight anti-Jewish hate.

 You can take us out of Queens, but you can never take Queens out of us.

There was something about growing up in Queens that’s difficult to explain to someone who didn’t grow up there.

It wasn’t just the streets we walked, the pizza stores we frequented, or the places we spent our Saturday nights.