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Illinois voters pass proposals formally objecting to state anti-BDS law
The ballot measures will have no effect on state policy. But pro-Palestinian groups are celebrating the wins as demonstrations of shifting public opinion against the law.
'Traffics in fear': Jewish congressman-elect Daniel Biss blasts ADL after election night criticism
Drank a fan's wine and twerked: LeBron's wild night
Chicago man suspected of planning mass shooting against Hindus had white supremacist manifesto
Chicago Jewish theater drops Naomi Ragen play, says actors feared repercussions of working with her
Ragen told JTA that while it is “strange to get such a response from a Jewish venue,” particularly one whose mission statement includes Holocaust education, she is not angry.
Immigration judge clears deportation of Milwaukee Muslim leader on security threat grounds
US President Donald Trump's administration, which has cracked down on pro-Palestinian voices, says Sarsour was convicted of throwing Molotov cocktails at the homes of Israeli armed forces.
Chicago hall, playground defaced with antisemitic grafitti, ADL opposes Mamdani plan
"This mayor does not treat the hatred facing Jewish New Yorkers as an emergency and refuses to recognize the different forms it takes,” the ADL said.
Attacker convicted in 2024 antisemitic hate crime at DePaul sentenced to nearly two years in prison
The attack, which was premeditated, left one of the victims with a brain injury and his friend with a broken wrist that required surgery.
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Chicago's Israeli consulate to protest settler violence
Protesters chanted “Israel out of Palestine, long live the intifada,” "From the river to the sea, Palestine is almost free," and "Netanyahu, you will see, Palestine will be free."
How the Democratic Party in America lost its way on Israel, Jews - opinion
The Democratic Party’s changing stance on Jews and Israel has left many longtime supporters feeling uneasy.
‘True friends tell each other the truth’: Rahm Emanuel’s critique of Israel draws cheers - analysis
Whether Emanuel’s critique will land with the Israeli establishment or with the ruling coalition remains to be seen.
Jew vs Jew: New York, Israel, and the crisis of Jewish solidarity - opinion
As antisemitism rises, the widening rift among Jews over Israel raises urgent questions about Jewish unity.
'I am a grateful American': Gary Sinise hopes to bring his mission of service to Israel - interview
From Hollywood to humanitarian work, Gary Sinise shares his journey of service, sacrifice, and resilience.
Chicago rabbi gifts Pope Leo XIV a White Sox kippah during Vatican visit
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope and a native of Chicago’s South Side, repeatedly advocated after his selection last year for the release of the Israeli hostages.
