Category Archive For "Jewish News"
Tragedy at Aman New York: Boro Park Real Estate Figure Dies in Luxury Hotel
A tragic incident unfolded at the luxurious Aman New York hotel on West 57th Street and Fifth Avenue, as a member of the Boro Park Jewish community was found deceased in a guest room. Out of respect for the family, the individual’s name will not be disclosed. Police discovered the hotel guest around 1:45 p.m., …
Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel Sues Rabbi Shmuley Boteach for Defamation and Claims “Extortion”
The recent lawsuit filed by the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel against Rabbi Shmuley Boteach has captured significant attention, revealing a complex narrative of alleged extortion, defamation, and social media warfare. This unfolding drama highlights the intersection of celebrity, social media influence, and legal accountability in an era of increased tension on numerous fronts, particularly when …
Harvard Enhances Kosher Dining Options in Response to Antisemitism Task Force Recommendations
Harvard University has significantly expanded its kosher dining options, enhancing the culinary experience for students who observe Jewish dietary laws. Now, students will have hot kosher meals for lunch and dinner six days a week at the Hillel dining hall at Harvard, as well as two undergraduate dining halls — Annenberg Hall and Pforzheimer House. …
Blue Moon Hotel & Sweet Dreams Cafe: Heritage Under Siege Amid Controversy and Community Support
In the heart of New York City’s Lower East Side, the Blue Moon Hotel and its Sweet Dreams Bakery Cafe have become the center of a heated controversy. Owned by Randy Settenbrino, the son of an Italian father and Russian Jewish mother, the hotel is a cherished landmark that is celebrated for preserving the cultural …
Kolkata’s Iconic 122-Year-Old Jewish Nahoum & Sons Bakery Removes Chicken And Keeps Shabbat
Nestled in the vibrant New Market of Kolkata, Nahoum & Sons is a beloved Jewish bakery that has been a cornerstone of the city’s culinary scene for 122 years. Founded in 1902 by Nahoum Israel Mordecai, a Baghdadi Jew, this iconic establishment has garnered nearly 5,000 reviews, a testament to its enduring popularity and cultural …
Manhattan’s Rothschild TLV Window Smashed
Rothschild TLV, a popular kosher restaurant on Lexington Avenue in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, started the day with a smashed window. According to the owner, Mike Kalbo, the perp committing the “smash and run” had his face covered and was captured on camera shortly after 2 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15th. Guy Kairi, …
Israel & UAE Peace Brings Kosher To Abu Dhabi
Since the Trump administration’s surprise announcement on August 13, 2020, of a peace accord between the UAE and Israel, things have been moving fast on the political front. Known as the Abraham Accord and brokered by Jared Kushner and his consigliere Avi Berkowitz has created a tenuous yet hopeful prospect of greater peace among Arab Gulf countries and the Jewish …
Jewish Owned Century 21 Department Store Latest COVID-19 Casualty
Century 21, a famous department store with multiple locations concentrated in the northeast, is the latest business casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. The brand, founded in the ’60s by the Gindis, a Syrian Sephardic Jewish family, found great success by catering to bargain hunters seeking designer fashions at discounted prices. The first location was on 86th …