Juda S. Engelmayer is a professional corporate branding and crisis communications professional, President and CEO of @Herald_PR and owner of @EmeraldDigital_
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Load more Juda Engelmayer is the president of HeraldPR, a leading public relations and crisis mitigation firm and a partner with Converge Public Strategies. With decades of experience in media, strategic communications, crisis management, and public affairs, Juda leads a growing team and oversees a diverse portfolio of high-profile clients.
When the Enemy of My Enemy Becomes My Ideology
History has a habit of repeating itself. Not because the circumstances are identical, but because people, particularly people acting in political movements, have a habit of making the same mistakes. One of those mistakes is confusing a common enemy with a common cause. The old saying, “The enemy of my enemy is my friend,” has become one of the most dangerous assumptions in politics. Temporary alliances are often necessary. Nations form them. Political parties form them. Activists form them.
When the Enemy of My Enemy Becomes My Ideology
Iran 11 hours ago Trump’s top general is ‘looking for an off-ramp’ from Iran war as US military options remain limited, sources say CNN - Zachary Cohen • 11h Over the last few weeks, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen.
When the Enemy of My Enemy Becomes My Ideology
History has a habit of repeating itself. Not because the circumstances are identical, but because people, particularly people acting in political movements, have a habit of making the same mistakes. One of those mistakes is confusing a common enemy with a common cause. The old saying, “The enemy of my enemy is my friend,” has become one of the most dangerous assumptions in politics. Temporary alliances are often necessary. Nations form them. Political parties form them. Activists form them.
General Intelligence Service Announces Annual Administrative Arrangements
KHARTOUM, SUDAN, July 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- General Intelligence Service (GIS) announced that it has issued a decision as part of its annual and periodic administrative arrangements, which include the promotion of a number of officers, the retirement of others, and the assignment of new duties to additional personnel.
Before We Call It a Betrayal
Over the last several days, I have watched many people declare that President Trump’s agreement with Iran is a betrayal of Israel, a surrender to terrorism, or proof that he has abandoned one of America’s closest allies. Having now seen some of the reported terms of the agreement, I understand why many people are upset. I understand why some see sanctions relief, economic concessions, and negotiations with a regime they rightly despise as unacceptable.
Before We Call It a Betrayal
Over the last several days, I have watched many people declare that President Trump’s agreement with Iran is a betrayal of Israel, a surrender to terrorism, or proof that he has abandoned one of America’s closest allies. Having now seen some of the reported terms of the agreement, I understand why many people are upset. I understand why some see sanctions relief, economic concessions, and negotiations with a regime they rightly despise as unacceptable.
Eski Çocuk Oyuncudan Sean Diddy Combs’a Tecavüz İddiası
Eski bir çocuk oyuncu, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’u 2007 yılında Hollywood Hills’te düzenlenen bir networking etkinliğinde cinsel saldırıyla suçladı. İsimsiz erkek mağdur, davasını bu hafta California’da açtı. Combs, New York’ta federal mahkemede insan ticareti suçundan mahkum edildi ve cezasını temyiz ediyor; ayrıca Los Angeles’ta da bir cinsel saldırı davası inceleme altında bulunuyor.
Delshah Capital and REALM Acquire Trophy Office Condominium at CitySpire in Midtown Manhattan
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Delshah Capital announced the acquisition of the office condominium portion of CitySpire, the iconic mixed-use tower located at 156 West 56th Street in Manhattan’s Plaza District as of Thursday, May 21, 2026. The transaction includes approximately 377,000 square feet of office, retail, and ancillary space spanning 24 floors of the Helmut Jahn-designed tower, one of Midtown Manhattan’s most recognizable postmodern skyscrapers.
The Standard Depends on the Target
How extraordinary allegations against Israel are amplified with minimal scrutiny while documented atrocities against Israelis faced hesitation, skepticism, and delay. The New York Times published a piece this week by Nicholas Kristof (and I am not linking to it) containing a claim so grotesque and incendiary that, under almost any other circumstance, editors would have demanded overwhelming corroboration before allowing it into print.
The Standard Depends on the Target
The New York Times published a piece this week by Nicholas Kristof (and I am not linking to it) containing a claim so grotesque and incendiary that, under almost any other circumstance, editors would have demanded overwhelming corroboration before allowing it into print. The allegation was that Israeli soldiers used a military dog to sexually assault a Palestinian detainee. Pause there for a moment! A trained rape dog. In the pages of the New York Times. In 2026.
How Podcasts Became the Same Club They Replaced
I pay attention to media for a living. In crisis work, there is no luxury of ignoring what people are saying or where narratives are forming. My clients live inside those narratives whether they like it or not. I watch, read, and listen constantly because understanding the environment matters as much as understanding the facts. That includes podcasts.
How Podcasts Became the Same Club They Replaced - Juda Engelmayer
I pay attention to media for a living. In crisis work, there is no luxury of ignoring what people are saying or where narratives are forming. My clients live inside those narratives whether they like it or not. I watch, read, and listen constantly because understanding the environment matters as much as understanding the facts. That includes podcasts.
Sudan Reaffirms Neutrality, Rejects Alignment with Iran in Conflicts Involving the United States and Israel
News Provided By April 14, 2026, 08:40 GMT General Intelligence Service General Ahmed Ibrahim Ali Mofadl Sudan will not be a platform for aggression against any state,” — General Ahmed Mufaddal KHARTOUM, SUDAN, April 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sudan has reaffirmed its policy of neutrality in regional conflicts, stating unequivocally that it will not align with Iran in any confrontation involving the United States or Israel.
Delshah Capital Acquires 34 Berry Street, Expands Into Williamsburg Portfolio as Part of Broader Growth Strategy
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Delshah Capital has acquired 34 Berry Street, a 142-unit, market-rate multifamily property in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, from LCOR. The transaction, valued at $76 million, marks a continued expansion of the firm’s footprint in one of New York City’s strongest rental markets and signals Delshah’s broader return to active growth.
Passover 2026: Clarity Is Not Optional
Passover arrives each year with a familiar structure. Jewish people gather, retell the same story, and move through a ritual that has barely changed in centuries. Slavery, redemption, freedom. The sequence is fixed. The meaning is not. This year, the question is not whether Jews remember the past. It is whether they understand the present and are willing to describe it without euphemism. Hostility toward Israel no longer hides behind coded language or careful phrasing.
The Blogs: October 7 Did Not Shatter Illusions. It Exposed a Broken Jewish Strategy
I am not here to reinvent the wheel, only to add my two cents. I recently listened to Bret Stephens speak at the 92nd Street Y, and I found myself agreeing with his core premise: that American Jewish life has overinvested in organizations like the Anti-Defamation League at the expense of building durable Jewish identity and continuity.
The Blogs: Why American Jews Must Learn to Argue as Americans Again
Jewish people are being stabbed in Brooklyn. The incoming New York City mayor openly questions Israel’s legitimacy as a Jewish homeland while surrounding himself with transition advisers who have trafficked in antisemitic rhetoric. Prominent cultural figures use their platforms to denigrate Jews, and long-dormant conspiracy theories are once again treated as acceptable public discourse. American Jews have every reason to feel unsettled.
Weinstein, Alexander Brothers, OneTaste: When Legal Reality Diverges from Media Narrative
FacebookXRedditLinkedInEmail By Juda Englemayer HARVEY WEINSTEIN Manhattan prosecutors today urged the court to reject Harvey Weinstein’s motion to vacate his conviction, dismissing juror-misconduct claims that two jurors themselves have now sworn under oath. The same office that once argued for his retrial now refuses to even examine the fairness of his first trial-proof of how reputation has replaced rule of law as the metric of justice.
The Blogs: My Father’s Liberal Dream Gave Us Zohran Mamdani
This is not only about my father, though he embodies the people I am writing to; the generation that still believes they are fighting the good fight. I use him because his is the voice I have heard, the words I have read, and the ideology I have spent years unwinding in my own head. He is joined by friends, by countless voters, young impressionable minds, and thinkers who once stood for justice but now cling to a politics that no longer exists.
The Blogs: How NYC’s New Left Makes Jews the Price of Admission
Zohran Mamdani didn’t win the Democratic primary and has not become the leader in the polls by selling New Yorkers on an economic plan. He won by selling a moral costume. The pitch sounds familiar: free groceries, cheap rent, tax the rich, cradle-to-grave security. But the product underneath isn’t democratic socialism in the Western tradition.
On Yom Kippur, a Call to End Weaponized Justice
FacebookXRedditLinkedInEmail By Juda Englmayer On Yom Kippur, the holiest day for those of the Jewish faith for reflection and atonement, it may seem strange to speak of provocative prosecutions and appeals. But the essence of the day is honesty, truth, and repentance — and that includes recognizing when our justice system has strayed from its purpose.
GLOBAL PEACE NEW YORK SUMMIT: “WHILE THEY ARE MEETING, WE ARE FEEDING”
GLOBAL PEACE NEW YORK SUMMIT: “WHILE THEY ARE MEETING, WE ARE FEEDING” Dr. K.A. Paul and Partners Host VIP Luncheon for Women & Children Displaced by Domestic Violence World leaders talk peace, but we are doing peace: while they are meeting, we are feeding” NEW YORK, NJ, UNITED STATES, September 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WHEN: New York City – Sunday, September 21, 2025, 12:00 Noon WHERE: Millennium Hilton at U.N. Plaza, across from United Nations Headquarters As presidents, prime...
The Blogs: Civics or Chaos: America at the Edge After Charlie Kirk’s Murder
I didn’t know Charlie Kirk personally. I recently met his booker at a function in Washington, D.C., and had begun a dialogue with him for a client. That small encounter now feels haunting. His murder is appalling – an assassination of a public figure in broad daylight. In a country that once prided itself on free speech and robust debate, this is what we have come to: silencing with bullets. No matter your politics, murder is murder.
The Blogs: Israel’s Strongest Army Is Still Missing: Its Story
Israel is losing the perception battle, and the excuses have become a chorus: antisemitism, hostile journalists, social media mobs, a woke culture that confuses younger generations, and disengaged Diaspora Jews – some of whom will likely cast their lot with New York mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani, who has made no secret of his disdain for Israel and Jewish life. Each excuse contains a measure of truth, but none changes the outcome.
The Blogs: They’ve Always Hated Us. That’s Still No Excuse
It is a fact: antisemitism is a constant. It is the background noise of Jewish history, the virus that keeps mutating, the irrational hate that doesn’t need a reason. Yes, it is absolutely a factor in the world’s rush to blame Israel for every tragedy that unfolds in Gaza. Still, antisemitism alone cannot explain how or why Israel is losing the war of perception.
What If Everything You’ve Been Told About the Alexander Brothers Case Is Wrong? And Other Matters
By Juda Engelmayer Frank Parlato’s latest exposé may be the most important read of the summer for anyone alarmed by the way media narratives are driving criminal prosecutions. His new piece – “The Lawsuit That Sparked a Federal Sex Trafficking Case Against the Alexander Brothers”—offers a critical reexamination of how it all began. Because this case doesn’t start with an indictment.
What If Everything You’ve Been Told About the Alexander Brothers Case Is Wrong? And other matters
FacebookXRedditLinkedInEmail Frank Parlato’s latest exposé may be the most important read of the summer for anyone alarmed by the way media narratives are driving criminal prosecutions. His new piece – “The Lawsuit That Sparked a Federal Sex Trafficking Case Against the Alexander Brothers”—offers a critical reexamination of how it all began. Because this case doesn’t start with an indictment.
The Lawsuit That Sparked a Storm for the Alexander Brothers, Plus Harvey Weinstein, OneTaste
FacebookXRedditLinkedInEmail With the civil and criminal scrutiny around real estate entrepreneurs Alon, Oren and Tal Alexander intensifying, it’s important to ask: what was the match that lit this fire? The answer lies in a civil lawsuit filed by the very first accuser – against the Alexander brothers, and the cornerstone upon which much of the legal and media momentum now rests.
The Blogs: The Soft Caliphate: How the West Is Handing Power to Its Enemies
Last month, New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic primary for Mayor of New York City — and his victory is reverberating far beyond the five boroughs. It is sending tremors through the city’s political, cultural, and ideological foundations — and through the conscience of the country. To some, Mamdani’s win is cause for celebration. It is proof that a new America is emerging. One that should be fairer, more “intersectional,” and unapologetically socialist.
The Blogs: To Understand the Jews, Walk in Our Footsteps — Not Just Past Our Gathered Shoes
A Jew as a poisonous mushroom PRAGUE — I stood today before gravestones so old their Hebrew letters are more memory than inscription. Some lie buried so deep that only the tips protrude from the earth. The stones lean and crack, yet they refuse to fall. They whisper of children once born here, of melodies once sung at dusk, of study halls lit long into the night. What remains of Prague’s once-thriving Jewish quarter is now a museum path and a lingering echo.
When Judges Let Thin Skin Undermine Justice
By Juda Engelmayer In the United States, our courtrooms are supposed to embody the best of the rule of law—fair, impartial, and immune to the passions of the moment or the pressures of the press. But during the recent federal trial of United States v. Nicole Daedone and Rachel Cherwitz in Brooklyn, I saw something far more troubling: a courtroom where judicial sensitivity to public criticism may have imperiled not just Nicole and Rachel’s rights, but fundamental constitutional principles.
The Witch Hunt in Brooklyn: When Regret Becomes a Crime
This week, in a federal courtroom in Brooklyn, a young woman sat on the witness stand for the prosecution, looked at the jury, and said something that should stop us all in our tracks: “I take no responsibility for my actions.” The woman, “Michal”, is a former participant in the now-infamous wellness collective called OneTaste. She joined the organization in 2014 because, she readily admitted, she had never experienced an orgasm.
The Blogs: American Jews Need a Wake-Up Call — Before It’s Too Late
Israel has a growing problem with America — and American Jews need to confront it honestly. The horrors of October 7th should have awakened a sense of clarity and solidarity. Instead, the aftermath has revealed just how fractured we’ve become. Rather than rallying behind the Jewish state in a time of existential crisis, many in the American Jewish community—particularly younger and progressive segments—have turned against it; not to mention certain very visible Haredi sects as well.
When Belief Becomes a Crime: The Free Speech Battle Playing Out in a Brooklyn Courtroom
Last week, in a Brooklyn federal courtroom, something alarming happened—something that should concern anyone who values freedom of thought, speech, or religion. An American prosecutor stood at the podium and sought to criminalize not conduct, but belief. Not hate speech. Not incitement. Not yelling ‘fire’ in a crowded theater. Not threats. But spiritual teachings. Philosophical ideas. Expressions of surrender, consent, and healing.
“OM Changed My Life”: Star Witness in OneTaste Trial Undermines Her Own Allegations as Judge Faces Bias Allegations
BROOKLYN, NY — In the high-profile federal trial against OneTaste founders Nicole Daedone and Rachel Cherwitz, testimony on Thursday turned sharply against the prosecution—not from the defense, but from the government’s own star witness. Now, while I’m usually on the pitching side rather than the byline, I felt compelled to write this myself.
Brooklyn Show of Force: DOJ Turns Protective Order Hearing into a Threat Display
FacebookXRedditLinkedInEmail By Juda Englemeyer What happened in a Brooklyn federal courtroom this week should disturb anyone who cares about constitutional rights, fair trials, or the basic idea that government power must be subject to scrutiny. On April 29, in the criminal case USA v. Cherwitz & Daedone, the Justice Department sent 20 prosecutors — yes, twenty — to a hearing that was supposed to be about whether defense counsel had violated a protective order.
Judge Gujarati's Integrity Crisis: Privilege Violated, Evidence Tainted, Rights Ignored
FacebookXRedditLinkedInEmail By Juda Englemeyer We have some major developments to share concerning Harvey Weinstein’s retrial and the OneTaste prosecution—two cases that are increasingly exposing serious issues of judicial overreach, prosecutorial misconduct, and institutional failure.
KAPUT! Lead Prosecutor Kassner Gone, FBI Agent McGinnis Hidden, Star Witness Caught Perjuring - But Stubborn Losers at EDNY Won't Admit Truth!
FacebookXRedditLinkedInEmail Editor’s Note: TheDOJ has a deep allergy to the truth. They break out in lies whenever they get cuaght. Lies and bluffs – playing the righteous avengers, which is a lie itsself. Prosecutors lie even when they lie about lying. They know not the difference between the truth and lying because they have so little practice in the former. At least that is what has happened in the OneTaste case. The backup lie has a backup plan.
Major Legal Scandal—New Evidence of Perjury and Evidence Tampering Rocks the OneTaste Case - ARTVOICE
I’m writing regarding a shocking legal development in the ongoing United States v. Cherwitz, et al. case, where recent federal and civil court filings have exposed allegations of perjury, evidence fabrication, and potential attorney misconduct. This case, originally centered on forced labor allegations against OneTaste, has now spiraled into a legal firestorm, raising serious questions about the integrity of the government’s case and the conduct of key legal players.
A (not so) Funny thing happened on the way to a trial: The Government’s Failures and the Media’s Deafening Silence
FacebookXRedditLinkedInEmail Where is the outrage? Where are the media watchdogs who claim to stand for truth and accountability? A surprise letter was filed by the U.S. Government under seal late Wednesday night in the case of OneTaste. A heavily-redacted version was subsequently filed on Friday.
Study Shows Orgasmic Meditation (OM) May Reduce PTSD Symptoms
Study Shows Orgasmic Meditation (OM) May Reduce PTSD Symptoms New Research Suggests OM as a Safe and Effective Trauma Treatment SANTA ROSA, CA, UNITED STATES, February 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A newly published study by the Institute of OM Foundation suggests that Orgasmic Meditation (OM), a structured attention training practice, could be a safe and effective modality to reduce post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms.
Defense in OneTaste Related Case Alleges Evidence Tampering and Prosecutorial Misconduct
Defense in OneTaste Related Case Alleges Evidence Tampering and Prosecutorial Misconduct OneTaste Founder and Senior Executive Charged by EDNY for Conspiracy to Commit Forced Labor Hit Back at Prosecution with Serious Claims of Malfeasance This motion reveals an alarming pattern of misconduct, raises questions about the integrity of the prosecution’s evidence, and calls into question the legitimacy of the charges against our clients.” BROOKLYN, NJ, UNITED STATES, December 3, 2024...
Privileged Material Under Dispute in OneTaste Case
In the continuing saga of OneTaste, Paul Pelletier, OneTaste Counsel, filed a letter demanding the return of the stolen privileged document that the Government used to build its indictment. He even suggested that the government committed a felony by not reporting the stolen document immediately. The letter is attached in this link. Below is a summary of the letter, which addresses the legal dispute between OneTaste, Inc.
Negave Earns Kosher and Passover Certification
Under the thorough supervision of Rabbi Ahron Haskel of the Star-K, Negave has proudly achieved kosher certification. This valued approval guarantees that Negave’s products will be kosher for Passover and ready for sale by late 2024. For the world of kosher for Passover spirits, having a premium product available is monumental. The Most Sought-After Agave Indeed, there are numerous agave-based products on the market, but only one variety, the blue Weber, can be used to make tequila.
Law Firm Wilk Auslander, LLP welcomes David J Bleckner, a leading expert in legal commercial leasing issues, to the firm
Wilk Auslander has an extraordinary reputation for excellence in corporate law and civil litigation, standing out among other major New York firms, and I am excited to work with them.” — David Bleckner NEW YORK, NY, USA, November 15, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Law Firm of Wilk Auslander, LLP, Established in 1987 and dedicated to COMMERCIAL law, including , COMMERCIAL LITIGATION, judgment enforcement, CORPORATE LAW,REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS, tax law, employment, trusts and estates, AND...
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