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Extensive damage is visible inside the charred hallway at Temple Israel where an attacker drove his vehicle into the building entrance next to the early childhood center on March 12. This photo was taken on March 16. (Emily Elconin)
Posted inU.S.

Temple Israel’s photographer shares story behind haunting photos of attack aftermath

by Andrew Lapin March 20, 2026March 20, 2026
Texas state Rep. James Talarico speaks at a primary election watch party in Austin, March 3, 2026. (Facebook)
Posted inPolitics

Can James Talarico’s faith-forward politics invigorate the Jewish religious left?

by Andrew Silow-Carroll March 20, 2026March 20, 2026
Cal tent encampment in 2024
Posted inBay Area

Cal settles antisemitism lawsuit for $1 million, pledges policy changes

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks on stage during Vox Media's Pivot Tour at The Chicago Theatre on November 12, 2025 in Chicago. (Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Vox Media)
Posted inPolitics

JB Pritzker once donated to AIPAC. Now he says he wants nothing to do with it.

by Joseph Strauss March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
Travelers scramble for an exit from Israel. (Courtesy of Grey Bull Rescue)
Posted inIsrael

Ben Gurion airport shutdowns leave already disrupted passengers desperate

by Rachel Fink March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
Daniel Dorfman, owner of Ayuni Pizza, has kept his restaurant open despite constant missile attacks from Hezbollah, March 2026. (Theia Chatelle)
Posted inIsrael

Traumatized by their last evacuation, many in Israel’s north are staying put despite renewed danger

by Theia Chatelle March 19, 2026March 19, 2026
Rabbi Sharon Brous delivering a sermon at Ikar. (Courtesy Ikar)
Posted inBay Area

Rabbi Sharon Brous: We must ‘rehumanize’ each other in an ‘inhumane world’

Lea Loeb
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Lea Loeb March 18, 2026March 18, 2026
The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, March 7, 2024. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inCulture

Contemporary Jewish Museum to sell iconic S.F. building after 15-month closure

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky March 18, 2026March 18, 2026
Daniel Biss speaks to supporters after winning the Democratic primary for Illinois' 9th congressional district, March 17, 2026. (Screenshot via YouTube)
Posted inPolitics

Jewish progressive prevails in closely watched Illinois primary, blasting AIPAC in victory speech

by Andrew Lapin March 18, 2026March 18, 2026
Far-right influencer Jake Lang speaks in front of Gracie Mansion regarding the attempted bombing at a protest he organized, March 9, 2026 in New York City. (Ryan Murphy/Getty Images)
Posted inU.S.

Jan. 6 protester Jake Lang renounced his Judaism to court the far right. It isn’t working.

by Grace Gilson March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

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