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Attendees at cannabis-friendly Purim party in NYC dispensary

Jews in Weed was first launched after the October 7 attacks in Israel: at 4:20 p.m. every Friday, hundreds of people joined pre-Shabbat calls to bring the community together. Fast-forward to today, and the idea has grown in both scope and message, with events happening all over the city to celebrate different Jewish holidays within … This cannabis-friendly Purim party is happening inside a NYC dispensary

Here’s the background on this one: last week, news broke that an event featuring Jewish author Joshua Leifer was cancelled at Powerhouse Arena, a Brooklyn bookstore, because the moderator scheduled to attend the event, Rabbi Andy Bachman, was a “Zionist.” Turns out, the decision to cancel the book launch was not made by the store’s … The infamous “Zionist” Brooklyn book launch has officially been rescheduled to tonight

Noah Rinsky, the creator of viral social media account @oldwishmen, is launching what is sure to become a go-to Channukah gift this holiday season: The Old Jewish Men’s Guide to Eating, Sleeping and Futzing Around, basically an expanded book version of his hilarious online personality that plays on everyone’s fascination with the likes of Larry … Celebrate the launch of the hilarious ‘The Old Jewish Men’s Guide’ in midtown Manhattan next month

The already crowded field of Jewish dating apps has recently welcomed a new creation by Andy Rudnick, the relatively famous founder of Jewish singles party series Matzoball. Jewzz, as the app is called, obviously lives in the same space as JSwipe and JDate, but positions itself as a more premium service specifically focused on speed … The people behind Matzoball created a Jewish dating app

Who can forget that face? Stuart Chaseman is the affable 50-something-year-old Chicagoan that starred in the 2023 Netflix hit Jewish Matchmaking. A musician and marketing pro, Chaseman delighted fans through his choices of attire (throwback to those unique snakeskin pants) and his adorable on-camera date with comedian Pamela Schuller. New York fans of both Chaseman … This ‘Jewish Matchmaking’ star is performing a concert in NYC next month

Every year, a parade of individuals supporting the state of Israel marches down Fifth Avenue during the end of May or beginning of June. Music, entertainment acts, themed floats and pure joy usually define the event that’s attended by thousands of people. This year, though, things will look slightly different: gone will be the revelry, … Here are 5 ways in which this year’s Israel parade will be different from the past

"We Will Dance Again" by Mimi Ziv

Inspired by the Nova music festival exhibit that debuted in Tel Aviv and is now on its way to New York, Art of Nova is a benefit event that will take place in Chelsea tomorrow, April 11, at 6:30pm, featuring art pieces made or inspired by the survivors and victims of the October 7 terrorist … Browse through art honoring 10/7 victims and survivors at this event in NYC this week

Purim parties in NYC

Today might be the fast of Esther but Jews around town are likely prepping their best costumes to celebrate Purim this Saturday night, March 23. Because it’s New York, there are countless parties to choose from—perhaps even requiring costume changes throughout the evening. To simplify matters, we’ve come up with this handy little guide to … The best Purim parties in NYC 2024

Giant hamantash

This Sunday, March 3, Purim celebrations are kicking off at Congregation Orach Chaim at 1459 Lexington Avenue by 95th Street in uptown Manhattan when a colossal 50-pound hamantash created by Strauss Bakery will be on display for all to see (and, perhaps, eat) as part of a larger event focusing on the upcoming holiday. From … See an enormous hamantash in NYC this weekend