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Many Jewish Americans have holiday plans canceled as others seek path home from Israel
War-driven chaos leaves some stranded, others rerouted through Egypt and Jordan, and many with ties to Israel forced to celebrate apart from their families.
Redomestication: How businesses are escaping California, New York, and Washington State
Ousted Ben & Jerry's board chair sues Unilever, alleging defamation
Gavin Newsom says he regrets using the word ‘apartheid’ to describe Israel
American demand for kosher wine strong despite national decline in wine consumption
Royal Wine, the largest distributor of kosher wine in the United States, saw slower growth this year than in previous years, but growth nonetheless.
Wine Talk: The three musketeers
Tzora and Flam wineries make history, becoming the first Israelis to own a Bordeaux estate with Château Tour du Haut-Moulin.
‘Buffer zones’ come to California, as a lawmaker proposes limiting protests near houses of worship
Supporters say the bill is needed amid a rise in antisemitism and a wave of demonstrations outside synagogues, including at Los Angeles’ Wilshire Boulevard Temple and Adas Torah.
Grapevine, March 20, 2026: A legislative battle against Jews
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Jews were beaten in San Jose because politicians chose to demonize them - opinion
A witness said the attackers moved with deliberate, focused fury.
California sues Oakland school district, saying district ignored order to address antisemitism
In January, the department ordered the Oakland Unified School District to send letters to families and staff condemning antisemitism and take several other steps. The lawsuit says the district failed
FBI warns Iran may launch drone attacks on US West Coast in response to war - report
"We recently acquired information that as of early February 2026, Iran allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles," the alert read.
'Don't mess with Iran': Two Jewish men beaten in San Jose after speaking Hebrew
Footage of the incident, shot by local witnesses, shows the pair of victims attacked by three other individuals outside the Augustine restaurant.
A Jewish writers initiative's first film: a comedy about a Holocaust survivor and his gay grandson
“The film is really a love letter to my grandparents, and the greatest generation,” Ash said. “I do consider my relationship with my grandparents to be one of the greatest blessings of my life.”
Gavin Newsom says some ‘appropriately’ call Israel an ‘apartheid state’ while questioning US aid
During the conversation, while suggesting that Israel’s alleged influence over the United States’ strikes in Iran was “pretty damn self-evident,” Newsom took aim at Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
