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 A man with a history of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity set off an “incendiary device” outside a federal building in Manhattan, prompting a swift response from law enforcement and emergency services.

For more than two millennia, the Jewish community of Rome has endured, leaving its legacy carved into the stones of the Eternal City. This summer, students from Touro’s Lander College for Women stepped out of the classroom and into this living history, embarking on an intensive nine-day journey to uncover Rome's Jewish past and present. Designed to immerse students in Jewish history, culture, and heritage, the program combined classroom learning with firsthand experiences at historic sites, archives, and museums.

Mental health touches every aspect of our lives, yet it can often feel confusing or overwhelming. While conversations about mental health have become more common, many questions and misconceptions remain. Through this monthly column, I’ll try to make mental health more accessible by breaking down complex topics into clear and practical information. Whether you’re looking to better understand yourself, support someone you care about, or simply satisfy your curiosity, I hope each article leaves you feeling a little more informed, a little more empowered, and with a little more light to guide the way.

“The strikes will continue degrading Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz,” CENTCOM said.

(July 19, 2026 / JNS) The U.S. military bombed Iranian military sites for three hours, from 7 to 10 p.m. on Sunday, for the ninth consecutive evening of attacks, U.S. Central Command said.

New York’s mayor isn’t going to arrest Israel’s prime minister.
But the widespread belief in the “genocide” blood libel illustrates how toxic ideologies, AI and social media are defeating facts.

(July 21, 2026 / JNS)  It didn’t take a statement from President Donald Trump to ensure that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani isn’t going to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he arrives in Manhattan for the annual U.N. General Assembly meetings in September.