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…
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani not missed at Israel Day Parade
The energy was palpable on Sunday as thousands packed a dozen blocks of Fifth Avenue, waving Israeli flags…
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…
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…
Zohran Mamdani chooses to treat Jewish national identity as shameful
Today, tens of thousands will march up Fifth Avenue for Israel Day, the largest pro-Israel parade anywhere outside…
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.…