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We mourn for many tragedies on Tish’ah B’Av. From the return of ten spies who gave our ancestors a discouraging report of Eretz Yisrael, to the many defeats that the subsequent generations have suffered since then, reasons to fast and sit on the floor while reading the Kinos have increased. In our time, it has become necessary for Jewish advocacy organizations to confront leaders in the community who have put progressive politics ahead of security for Israel.

“Andy [Levin] frequently and one-sidedly criticizes Israel, defends and even fundraises for its worst detractors...and, from his seat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, authors and supports highly problematic legislation,” former AIPAC president David Victor wrote in an email to supporters in January. “And he does so as a Levin, a name which, due to his uncle and father, commands respect and admiration on Capitol Hill. To make matters worse, Andy sincerely claims to be a lifelong Zionist, proud Jew, and supporter of Israel.”

Queens lost two giants last week, with the passing of Borough President Claire Shulman and Assemblymember Nettie Mayersohn. I had the privilege of working closely with both remarkable women. I had an especially close working relationship with Claire Shulman during the eight years I worked in the Queens Borough President’s office.

Despite speculation over policy differences, the White House meeting underscored broad strategic agreement as both leaders pursue regional peace while confronting the Iranian threat

(July 28, 2026 / JNS) On the day of the funeral of his friend Lindsey Graham, U.S. President Donald Trump chose a quiet route, using the back door of the White House to host two of the world’s most difficult leaders—Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—in an unusual series of consultations. One after the other.

As Israel faces war and uncertainty, we receive constant messages of support from Jews around the world—words of encouragement, humor, concern, and solidarity. These daily messages remind us how deeply connected the Jewish people remain, bound together by a shared language, a shared faith, and a shared destiny.

One of the ways in which we can acquire true Ahavas Hashem — love of G-d — is by appreciating the majesty of His creation. A combined museum, zoo, and Beis Midrash, the Biblical Museum of Natural History is the perfect place to appreciate the wonders of the animal world and to engage in serious Torah learning.

Andrew Cuomo, the controversial former New York governor who drew extensive support from the Orthodox Jewish community, conceded to Zohran Mamdani, an anti-Israel New York state representative, in the Democratic mayoral primary.