On a Wednesday evening in May, the crowd at Brooklyn’s Littlefield venue went wild over host Fred Firestone’s warm-up puns. He called out prompts, and the audience shouted their best answers back to him. “Podiatrists know not victory,” he said, “but –” “DE-FEET!” the crowd roared. I
April 15 was Holy Saturday in the Orthodox calendar, one day before Orthodox Pascha (Easter). In Jerusalem’s Christian Quarter, this day is marked by the annual Miracle of Holy Fire ritual in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Throngs of worshipers bearing unlit candlesticks crowd around
Attacks on Christian holy sites and Christian clergy have risen precipitously this year. Sadly, examples abound. Days after the new year, two Israeli Jewish teenagers were caught on camera vandalizing and destroying 30 graves at the Protestant Mount Zion Cemetery in Jerusalem. Weeks later, a mob
“Truth Tuesdays” is the name of a weekly demonstration outside FOX’s headquarters every Tuesday.
When Benjamin Schwartz, 25, moved from New Jersey to New York City in 2021, he felt lonely. He was working from home as an advisor for Deloitte, and his days would often start with him crawling out of bed to get his computer and then
A Columbia University grad reflects on her family's journey since a catastrophic earthquake uprooted them.
[embed]https://youtu.be/nyR0_NWUEMI[/embed] James Stevenson is a well-known British guitarist based in London who has come to the U.S. to perform at least four to five times yearly since 1979. However, Stevenson might not return because of the recent proposed fee increase on the visa he needs. "I'm never
How are New York City rabbis helping their congregants navigate the complex and controversial issues surrounding Israel? By talking it out.
Two hasidic patrol groups maintain close ties with the NYPD, despite controversy.
Rising temperatures bring longer allergy seasons to New York City, causing suffering and higher healthcare costs for millions of Americans.
The city’s high renter population and unique heating bill systems pose challenges to widespread adoption.
A Columbia University Satellite Team is poised to take off, thanks to funding from NASA.
