The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/upper-west-side/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:55:26 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Upper West Side | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/upper-west-side/ 32 32 Saul Zabar, iconic NYC Jewish grocery’s main owner for over half a century, dies at 97 https://www.timesofisrael.com/saul-zabar-iconic-nyc-jewish-grocerys-main-owner-for-over-half-a-century-dies-at-97/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:15:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3659363 Under Zabar, known for his exacting appraisal of smoked fish, coffee and other delicacies, the store became a symbol of New York Jewish culture

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]]> This Jewish actor made a ‘reality film’ about his not-quite real campaign for NYC Council https://www.timesofisrael.com/this-jewish-actor-made-a-reality-film-about-his-not-quite-real-campaign-for-nyc-council/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:53:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3412458 In mockumentary 'Citizen Weiner,' young filmmaker Zack Weiner actually runs for office, campaigning on issues close to his heart - and experiencing the consequences of public life

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]]> The appetizing history of Zabar’s, a New York City culinary icon https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-appetizing-history-of-zabars-a-new-york-city-culinary-icon/ Fri, 06 May 2022 13:25:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2756277 A new book from 3rd-generation Lori Zabar, who died months before its publication, traces her family history from pogroms in Ukraine to enduring fame on Manhattan's Upper West Side

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]]> Beloved Jewish deli on NYC’s Upper West Side hit by suspected arson https://www.timesofisrael.com/beloved-jewish-deli-on-nycs-upper-west-side-hit-by-suspected-arson/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:53:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2742174 NYPD says fire that destroyed outdoor dining shed at Barney Greengrass was one of several blazes in the neighborhood that were 'intentionally set'

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]]> Manhattan intersection to be named after Shimon Peres https://www.timesofisrael.com/manhattan-intersection-to-be-named-after-shimon-peres/ Mon, 20 Dec 2021 18:06:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2669498 New York City Council approves renaming the corner of West 95th Street and Riverside Drive as 'Shimon Peres Place'

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]]> Tel Aviv’s Sherry Herring sandwich shop to open in New York https://www.timesofisrael.com/tel-avivs-sherry-herring-sandwich-shop-to-open-in-new-york/ Mon, 02 Aug 2021 20:02:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2592894 Israeli deli offering fish subs served with a shot of vodka will launch stateside outpost on Manhattan’s Upper West Side

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]]> Same city, different views: Jews in Manhattan, Brooklyn cast their ballots https://www.timesofisrael.com/same-city-different-views-jews-in-manhattan-brooklyn-cast-their-ballots/ Tue, 03 Nov 2020 22:18:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2421744 Jews of Upper West Side hope to send Trump packing, while just 30 minutes away, Satmar Hasidim say backing incumbent is a 'mitzvah'

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]]> Philip Roth’s New York apartment up for sale https://www.timesofisrael.com/philip-roths-new-york-apartment-up-for-sale/ Fri, 22 Feb 2019 12:48:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2023928 Pulitzer Prize-winning Jewish author’s two-bedroom place on Manhattan’s Upper West Side being offered for $3.2 million

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]]> The most marvelously Jewish show on television is back, and it’s just as funny https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-most-marvelously-jewish-show-on-television-is-back-and-its-just-as-funny/ Tue, 04 Dec 2018 23:29:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1972389 As Season 2 drops, ToI speaks with 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel's Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino about its Yiddish cadence -- and a possible future Israel trip for Midge

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]]> ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ renewed for 3rd season before 2nd premieres https://www.timesofisrael.com/marvelous-mrs-maisel-renewed-for-3rd-season-before-2nd-premieres/ Thu, 24 May 2018 09:02:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1857046 Amazon confirms that TV show about Jewish housewife-turned-comedian in 1950s New York will continue after upcoming season

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]]> Designer Lia Kes takes kibbutz look to the runway https://www.timesofisrael.com/designer-lia-kes-takes-kibbutz-look-to-the-runway/ Tue, 06 Feb 2018 10:06:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1784907 Israeli-born fashion designer will show her collection as part of the official New York Fashion Week calendar

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]]> Don’t judge a book store by its cover https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/dont-judge-a-book-store-by-its-cover/ Sun, 13 Aug 2017 09:36:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1675444 He bids adieu to that bastion of Jewish tolerance, New York's West Side Judaica, due to close this winter

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]]> Non-Jewish tenant sues ‘Jewish building‘ for repair failure https://www.timesofisrael.com/non-jewish-tenant-sues-jewish-building-for-repair-failure/ Mon, 05 Jun 2017 06:30:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1632732 In $5 million lawsuit, plaintiff quotes property manager who allegedly said she had 'no rights as a non-Jewish tenant'

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]]> Richard Gere, in Israel, reflects on the ‘holy idiot’ he plays in ‘Norman’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-israel-everyone-knows-richard-geres-norman/ Fri, 10 Mar 2017 04:09:43 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1577068 Director Joseph Cedar insists the character -- though evocative of his uncle, whose cash-stuffed envelopes landed PM Olmert in prison -- isn't based on anyone in particular

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]]> Looking for Trump voters on Manhattan’s Upper West Side https://www.timesofisrael.com/looking-for-trump-voters-in-manhattans-upper-west-side/ Tue, 08 Nov 2016 11:54:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1494145 A liberal, well-off neighborhood that traditionally votes Democrat shows every sign of following suit this year

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