From Jerusalem, I am still watching New York
As I wrote before, when I first arrived in New York from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, democracy smelled like…
What New York’s Israel Day Parade says about the future of American Jewry
This past Sunday, New York’s Fifth Avenue was engulfed in a sea of blue and white, surrounded by…
Mamdani’s absence at Israel Day Parade a wake up call for New York Jews
On Saturday, my friend Craig asked our group text if any of us were interested in going to…
Israel Day Parade and Adirei HaTorah share an important Jewish message
On Sunday, two parades took place simultaneously, separated by a hundred miles but united by something far deeper…
Israel Day Parade marches up 5th Avenue as Hochul signs buffer zone bill
New York politicians threw their support behind the Jewish community as the 2026 Israel Day Parade took over…
Israel Day Parade marches up 5th Avenue as Hochul signs buffer zone bill
The 2026 Israel Day Parade in Manhattan. Photo by Dean Moses New York politicians threw their support behind…
Knesset delegation joins Israel Parade as Zohran Mamdani boycotts
A delegation of 13 MKs from both the coalition and the opposition participated in New York’s annual Israel…
Naftali Bennett condemns NYC Mayor for not attending Israel Day Parade
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett condemned New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s decision not to attend the annual Israel…
Muslim activist to lead first-ever Muslim delegation in NYC Israel Parade
A prominent Muslim interfaith activist plans to lead what organizers say will be the first Muslim delegation to…
NY police prepare security for Israel Day Parade as Zohran Mamdani sits out
Security preparations for this weekend’s Israel Day Parade would be “the most extensive” that the NYPD has ever…
New York Jews deserve a diverse Israel Day Parade
The annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade is almost upon us, as are the annual arguments about it.…