Trump nominates Jewish businessman, close friend as special Middle East envoy Steven Witkoff will “will receive a warm welcome throughout the halls of power within the Middle East,” former ambassador David Friedman wrote. Nov. 12, 2024
Post-fire, Jewish community keeps flow of aid, supplies, support to those in Bronx “The Jewish organizations were among the first on the ground,” said local leader Sheikh Musa Drammeh—“the first professionals, the first donors, the first to console the families, and to show solidarity and fellowship.” Faygie Holt Jan. 19, 2022
In aftermath of deadly Bronx fire, Jewish community offers food, staples and compassion “In this particular incident, we were needed for relief in the first few hours, helping people with food and toiletries, and we stayed on-site for a couple of hours until everyone got what they wanted,” said Motty Brauner, coordinator of Shomrim of Boro Park. Faygie Holt Jan. 11, 2022
Concern after court releases man arrested for Bronx synagogue attacks Jordan Burnette, 29, is facing numerous charges in connection with the incidents, including burglary, aggravated harassment, criminal trespass and criminal mischief. Faygie Holt May 3, 2021
Bronx synagogues remain on high alert amid spate of anti-Semitic vandalism “From a security perspective, we are concerned that Jewish institutions are being harassed or vandalized for the third consecutive time in one week,” said Evan Bernstein, CEO and national director of the Community Security Services. Faygie Holt April 26, 2021