Thursday, June 11, 2026

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Tulip Festival at Washington Park, Albany NY. Photographer: Nikolya Sereda

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul marches in the annual Israel Day on Fifth parade in Manhattan, May 31, 2026. Photo courtesy Susan Watts/Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul.

World

U.S. / National

Some who came, Some who avoided

Tens of thousands marched at the Israel Day Parade on Fifth Avenue as Mayor Zohran Mamdani skipped the event, the first mayor to do so in 60 years.

Rebecca Szlechter

Jun 4, 2026

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul marches in the annual Israel Day on Fifth parade in Manhattan, May 31, 2026. Photo courtesy Susan Watts/Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul.

World

U.S. / National

Some who came, Some who avoided

Tens of thousands marched at the Israel Day Parade on Fifth Avenue as Mayor Zohran Mamdani skipped the event, the first mayor to do so in 60 years.

Rebecca Szlechter

Jun 4, 2026

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul marches in the annual Israel Day on Fifth parade in Manhattan, May 31, 2026. Photo courtesy Susan Watts/Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul.

World

U.S. / National

Some who came, Some who avoided

Tens of thousands marched at the Israel Day Parade on Fifth Avenue as Mayor Zohran Mamdani skipped the event, the first mayor to do so in 60 years.

Rebecca Szlechter

Jun 4, 2026

From left, Mindy Holland, JFNENY board chairwoman; Rabbi Rick Jacobs, URJ president; Jill Goodman, JFNENY Board chairwoman-elect; Rob Kovach, JFNENY president and CEO; and Congregation Beth Emeth’s Rabbi Greg Weitzman.

Local

Community News

Union Of Reform Judaism president speaks at Beth Emeth

Over 250 community members gathered at Albany’s Beth Emeth to hear URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs speak on the future of Israel.

The Jewish World Team

Jun 4, 2026

From left, Mindy Holland, JFNENY board chairwoman; Rabbi Rick Jacobs, URJ president; Jill Goodman, JFNENY Board chairwoman-elect; Rob Kovach, JFNENY president and CEO; and Congregation Beth Emeth’s Rabbi Greg Weitzman.

Local

Community News

Union Of Reform Judaism president speaks at Beth Emeth

Over 250 community members gathered at Albany’s Beth Emeth to hear URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs speak on the future of Israel.

The Jewish World Team

Jun 4, 2026

From left, Mindy Holland, JFNENY board chairwoman; Rabbi Rick Jacobs, URJ president; Jill Goodman, JFNENY Board chairwoman-elect; Rob Kovach, JFNENY president and CEO; and Congregation Beth Emeth’s Rabbi Greg Weitzman.

Local

Community News

Union Of Reform Judaism president speaks at Beth Emeth

Over 250 community members gathered at Albany’s Beth Emeth to hear URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs speak on the future of Israel.

The Jewish World Team

Jun 4, 2026

From left: DANA & LINDA MANDEL, JEAN “BUZZ” ROSENTHAL, EDWARD “TED” WLADIS & LIANNE PINCHUK WLADIS

Local

Community News

Ohav Shalom to honor volunteers at annual Shomrei HaBayit program

Congregation Ohav Shalom in Albany will honor four volunteers at its annual Shomrei HaBayit recognition event on June 7.

The Jewish World Team

Jun 4, 2026

From left: DANA & LINDA MANDEL, JEAN “BUZZ” ROSENTHAL, EDWARD “TED” WLADIS & LIANNE PINCHUK WLADIS

Local

Community News

Ohav Shalom to honor volunteers at annual Shomrei HaBayit program

Congregation Ohav Shalom in Albany will honor four volunteers at its annual Shomrei HaBayit recognition event on June 7.

The Jewish World Team

Jun 4, 2026

From left: DANA & LINDA MANDEL, JEAN “BUZZ” ROSENTHAL, EDWARD “TED” WLADIS & LIANNE PINCHUK WLADIS

Local

Community News

Ohav Shalom to honor volunteers at annual Shomrei HaBayit program

Congregation Ohav Shalom in Albany will honor four volunteers at its annual Shomrei HaBayit recognition event on June 7.

The Jewish World Team

Jun 4, 2026

Jews celebrate Jerusalem Day at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem on the eve of Jerusalem Day, on May 14, 2026. Photo courtesy of Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

Culture

Arts & Entertainment

Do you have photos of the Western Wall?

The Tower of David Jerusalem Museum is collecting historic Western Wall photos for a 2027 exhibition marking 60 years since the Six-Day War.

The Jewish World Team

Jun 4, 2026

Jews celebrate Jerusalem Day at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem on the eve of Jerusalem Day, on May 14, 2026. Photo courtesy of Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

Culture

Arts & Entertainment

Do you have photos of the Western Wall?

The Tower of David Jerusalem Museum is collecting historic Western Wall photos for a 2027 exhibition marking 60 years since the Six-Day War.

The Jewish World Team

Jun 4, 2026

Jews celebrate Jerusalem Day at the Western Wall in the Old City of Jerusalem on the eve of Jerusalem Day, on May 14, 2026. Photo courtesy of Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.

Culture

Arts & Entertainment

Do you have photos of the Western Wall?

The Tower of David Jerusalem Museum is collecting historic Western Wall photos for a 2027 exhibition marking 60 years since the Six-Day War.

The Jewish World Team

Jun 4, 2026

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.)

World

U.S. / National

Fetterman calls Platner ‘ghoul’

Fetterman called Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner a Nazi sympathizer while defending his pro-Israel views amid Democratic divisions.

Andrew Bernard

Jun 4, 2026

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.)

World

U.S. / National

Fetterman calls Platner ‘ghoul’

Fetterman called Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner a Nazi sympathizer while defending his pro-Israel views amid Democratic divisions.

Andrew Bernard

Jun 4, 2026

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.)

World

U.S. / National

Fetterman calls Platner ‘ghoul’

Fetterman called Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner a Nazi sympathizer while defending his pro-Israel views amid Democratic divisions.

Andrew Bernard

Jun 4, 2026

A confused cartoon face drawing with question marks on a yellow background. Photo courtesy by Alexa / Pixabay

Opinions

Columns

Is this how to win back Democrat support for Israel?

A satirical column mocks Sen. Chris Van Hollen and progressive Democrats with an absurd list of demands to pressure Israel.

Mitchell Bard

Jun 4, 2026

A confused cartoon face drawing with question marks on a yellow background. Photo courtesy by Alexa / Pixabay

Opinions

Columns

Is this how to win back Democrat support for Israel?

A satirical column mocks Sen. Chris Van Hollen and progressive Democrats with an absurd list of demands to pressure Israel.

Mitchell Bard

Jun 4, 2026

A confused cartoon face drawing with question marks on a yellow background. Photo courtesy by Alexa / Pixabay

Opinions

Columns

Is this how to win back Democrat support for Israel?

A satirical column mocks Sen. Chris Van Hollen and progressive Democrats with an absurd list of demands to pressure Israel.

Mitchell Bard

Jun 4, 2026

The KAVOD SHEF program logo. KAVOD SHEF provides a 1-to-1 match for the survivors' emergency-needs fund. Photo courtesy.

Local

Events

JFS slates Holocaust Survivors Day luncheon; to celebrate their resilience on June 4

Federation and JFS partner for a June 4 kosher luncheon honoring local Holocaust survivors and the emergency fund that keeps them at home.

The Jewish World Team

May 27, 2026

The KAVOD SHEF program logo. KAVOD SHEF provides a 1-to-1 match for the survivors' emergency-needs fund. Photo courtesy.

Local

Events

JFS slates Holocaust Survivors Day luncheon; to celebrate their resilience on June 4

Federation and JFS partner for a June 4 kosher luncheon honoring local Holocaust survivors and the emergency fund that keeps them at home.

The Jewish World Team

May 27, 2026

The KAVOD SHEF program logo. KAVOD SHEF provides a 1-to-1 match for the survivors' emergency-needs fund. Photo courtesy.

Local

Events

JFS slates Holocaust Survivors Day luncheon; to celebrate their resilience on June 4

Federation and JFS partner for a June 4 kosher luncheon honoring local Holocaust survivors and the emergency fund that keeps them at home.

The Jewish World Team

May 27, 2026

YID Talks logo. The program is modeled on TED talks. Photo courtesy of The Jewish World.

Local

Events

Colonie Chabad schedules YID Talks; four to share their ideas

Colonie Chabad’s TED-style night returns June 8 with four local voices, from a Technion-bound graduate to a Union College rabbi.

The Jewish World Team

May 27, 2026

YID Talks logo. The program is modeled on TED talks. Photo courtesy of The Jewish World.

Local

Events

Colonie Chabad schedules YID Talks; four to share their ideas

Colonie Chabad’s TED-style night returns June 8 with four local voices, from a Technion-bound graduate to a Union College rabbi.

The Jewish World Team

May 27, 2026

YID Talks logo. The program is modeled on TED talks. Photo courtesy of The Jewish World.

Local

Events

Colonie Chabad schedules YID Talks; four to share their ideas

Colonie Chabad’s TED-style night returns June 8 with four local voices, from a Technion-bound graduate to a Union College rabbi.

The Jewish World Team

May 27, 2026

Members of the Isle of Klezbos band will perform at Shaara Tfille in Saratoga Springs. Photo courtesy of Kristin Reimer.

Local

Events

Isle of Klezbos, an all women klezmer group, set for June 14 concert at Shaara Tfille Synagogue

All-women klezmer band Isle of Klezbos marks Pride Month with a June 14 set in Saratoga blending Eastern European tradition, jazz, and swing.

The Jewish World Team

May 27, 2026

Members of the Isle of Klezbos band will perform at Shaara Tfille in Saratoga Springs. Photo courtesy of Kristin Reimer.

Local

Events

Isle of Klezbos, an all women klezmer group, set for June 14 concert at Shaara Tfille Synagogue

All-women klezmer band Isle of Klezbos marks Pride Month with a June 14 set in Saratoga blending Eastern European tradition, jazz, and swing.

The Jewish World Team

May 27, 2026

Members of the Isle of Klezbos band will perform at Shaara Tfille in Saratoga Springs. Photo courtesy of Kristin Reimer.

Local

Events

Isle of Klezbos, an all women klezmer group, set for June 14 concert at Shaara Tfille Synagogue

All-women klezmer band Isle of Klezbos marks Pride Month with a June 14 set in Saratoga blending Eastern European tradition, jazz, and swing.

The Jewish World Team

May 27, 2026

Tom Hand and his daughter Emily, who was kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023. Photo courtesy of Tom Hand.

World

Israel & Middle East

From Gaza captivity to a new beginning, Emily Hand and father prepare to return to kibbutz

Nearly three years after 50 days as a Hamas hostage, an 11-year-old and her father weigh what going home to Be’eri now means.

The Jewish World Team

May 27, 2026

Tom Hand and his daughter Emily, who was kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023. Photo courtesy of Tom Hand.

World

Israel & Middle East

From Gaza captivity to a new beginning, Emily Hand and father prepare to return to kibbutz

Nearly three years after 50 days as a Hamas hostage, an 11-year-old and her father weigh what going home to Be’eri now means.

The Jewish World Team

May 27, 2026

Tom Hand and his daughter Emily, who was kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023. Photo courtesy of Tom Hand.

World

Israel & Middle East

From Gaza captivity to a new beginning, Emily Hand and father prepare to return to kibbutz

Nearly three years after 50 days as a Hamas hostage, an 11-year-old and her father weigh what going home to Be’eri now means.

The Jewish World Team

May 27, 2026

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