Doree Lewak

About the Author

Doree Lewak is a regular contributor to The New York Post, where she previously served as a senior writer. She has also written for the Daily Mail, The New York Times, The Jerusalem Post, and the Los Angeles Times. She covers local and national news, pop culture, Jewish interest and education.

The Archive

Native NYer living in Israel warns Jews to 'get the hell out' of US now as antisemitic crimes continue to soar

“Jews, get out now. Get the hell out while you still can," Hillel Fuld warned in an interview with The Post.

Remains of the Nir Oz kibbutz are a vision of pure evil

Hamas brutally attacked the peaceful community on October 7, killing or kidnapping 117 residents and destroying 60% of homes.

This 100-year-old great-grandma was a top welder during WW2 — and now she keeps fit with a crazy workout

Michelle Cohen used to fuse steel gun mounts onto ships at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, now she pumps iron.

Posh NYC club frequented by Eric Adams boots conservative member over 'homophobic' Father's Day post

"They literally said, ‘We’re kicking you out because of your politics,’" said Caitlin Sinclair, of the celeb-packed Zero Bond, where the likes of Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian, Pete Davidson and...

What happens when an Orthodox woman comes out as gay

A new book details one Orthodox Jewish woman's journey from married to a man to coming out as a lesbian.

New Yorkers are armoring and bulletproofing Range Rovers, Mercedes G-Classes and Lambos — to drive to the Hamptons

Amid spiking crime and violent carjackings involving luxury vehicles, well-heeled Gothamites worried about getting to the Hamptons this summer are clamoring for their own exclusive, secure "supercars."

Oct. 7 survivors describe horror of anti-Israel protesters taunting them at NYC Nova memorial

At least four Oct. 7 survivors huddled at the exhibit "in a panic" as protesters mobbed outside, lit flares and chanted "Long live in the Intifada."

6-year-old girl bravely saves NYU Law commencement with hand-drawn heart after anti-Israel protesters refuse to leave stage: 'She got the biggest applause'

A 6-year-old child taught thousands of adults this week a lesson in love and respect.

Anti-Israel Columbia University grads wear zip ties, rip diplomas on stage during commencement ceremony

The protesting students were caught-on-camera storming across the platform on Friday to accept their degrees during significantly pared-back ceremonies after weeks of violent anti-Israel demonstrations that plagued the Ivy League...

Mom of 23-year-old held hostage by Hamas shares emotional Mother's Day message

Rachel Goldberg-Polin, the mother of 23-year-old Hersh Goldberg-Polin, posted a heart-wrenching Mother’s Day video, reading a letter she wrote on the eve of Hersh's third birthday.

Swastika arm band at NYC tailor sparks fury -- but shop says employee didn't know what it meant

Ignacio's Tailor shop on East 60th Street issued a groveling apology and a manager said he called the cops, then tossed the hateful garment.

Meet the MAGA-loving bikini model who's the GOP's sexiest new spokeswoman

Elizabeth Pipko, a 28-year-old born-and-bred Manhattanite, told The Post she’s happy to trade her signature “New York uniform of dark black” for red, white and blue as she helps the...

Arab peace activist blasts 'privileged' anti-Israel US college students for blindly supporting Hamas: 'Betraying all of us — Gazans included'

“You should know that you're supporting our oppressors, that you are betraying us, all of us — the Gazans included.” 

Miami investor bets on Israeli tech firms: 'Battlefield becomes ultimate sandbox for innovation'

Much of the defense technology Israel uses to root out Hamas in Gaza and ward off Hezbollah in Lebanon could soon be deployed across the US, said Aaron Kaplowitz, founder...

'Guerrilla journalist' says he was beaten by anti-Israel protesters at CUNY for waving US flag on campus: video

A New York filmmaker claims to have been beaten by an aggressive pro-Palestinian mob at CUNY's City College on Friday after bearing the U.S. flag saying it was obvious they...

What happens when a black and a Jew come together to talk antisemitism

As he was stepping out of a sushi restaurant in North Hollywood earlier this month, TV host and sports analyst Emmanuel Acho was stopped and verbally accosted. Tishby and Acho...

Columbia rabbi warns Jewish students to go home, don't come back to campus because of 'extreme antisemitism'

A prominent rabbi for Columbia University has warned Jewish students to go home and not return to campus because of "extreme antisemitism" at the Ivy League university.

Widow of Israeli bus driver speaks after husband killed himself following bloody Oct. 7 attack

“He kept everybody safe but himself -- he kept it silent. ...Hamas took his soul, his happiness," Irit Ben Arye said of her husband of 30 years.

NYC exhibit reveals painful details of the Nova Music Festival massacre

"It's not an exhibition about Nova. It is Nova. We want them to feel the journey, the light in their hearts before" the attack, said exhibit creator Reut Feingold.

Ad guru behind famed Manhattan Storage billboards now making pro-Israel advertisements

Archie Gottesman, the advertising guru behind Manhattan Mini Storage's iconic billboard ads, is now focusing her talents on a new campaign — calling out the growing hatred against Jews.