Progressive Democratic Rep. Rep. Ritchie Torres responded to video footage showing intercepted Iranian munitions over the Temple Mount. “Israel protected Al-Aqsa Mosque from destruction at … more

It wasn’t Rep. Ritchie Torres’ first trip to Israel, but it was his first since last Oct. 7. The two-day trip, led by Torres and sponsored by the UJA Federation of New York, included … more

Mourners at Joe Lieberman’s funeral on Friday at Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford included Al Gore, who chose Lieberman was his vice-presidential running mate in 2000; current … more

When Al Gore chose Joe Lieberman as his Democratic vice presidential running mate in 2000, it was a gamechanger for Jews in America as, for the first time, a Jewish candidate was on a major party … more

Run For Their Lives, a national movement of runners demanding the release of the hostages, reached Riverdale on Sunday. Fifty Riverdalians gathered at Seton Park gathered for a 30-minute walk of … more

UJA-Federation of New York led a coalition of 28 metro area rabbis and other Jewish leaders to aid those impacted by the war with Hamas. The delegation landed in Israel on Monday and were … more

“Imagine, for a moment, the inconsolable grief of a Jewish mother whose baby has been butchered to death,” wrote Rep. Ritchie Torres. “Could you imagine anything more callous … more

The principal of the Salanter Akiba Riverdale High School wants his school to vibrate with a feeling of “nice.” Working to raise the profile of mitzvot ben adam l’chavero … more

Reva and Danny Judas were away from home when their newborn son died suddenly after living only 12 hours. No one knew what do. “I was in shock, devastated. My father is a Rabbi, but this was … more

Many years ago, when I was in high school, my mother arranged for me to get a ride to school once a week with one of the teachers. We lived in Manhattan, and as the high school I attended was in … more