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New Lehrhaus executive director Robby Adler Peckerar teaches a Yiddishkayt tour group in Białystok, Poland. (Courtesy)
Posted inIdeas

New Lehrhaus merges with L.A.’s Yiddishkayt, expands its course catalog

by Julie Zigoris January 5, 2026January 6, 2026
Judge Alvin Kenneth Hellerstein
Posted inPolitics

The judge in Maduro’s case is an Orthodox Jew — and displays a Torah verse in his chambers

by Hannah Feuer January 5, 2026January 5, 2026
Andreas Büttner
Posted inWorld

German antisemitism czar targeted in arson attack: ‘I will not be intimidated by this’

by Grace Gilson January 5, 2026January 5, 2026
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu
Posted inPolitics

In a first, President Donald Trump to receive Israel Prize, the country’s top civilian honor

by Grace Gilson January 2, 2026January 2, 2026
Randy Fine
Posted inPolitics

Rep. Randy Fine’s incendiary comments on Muslims alarm many Jews — without denting his standing on the pro-Israel right

by Andrew Lapin January 2, 2026January 2, 2026
A U.S. District Court judge heard oral arguments for and against AB 715 on Dec. 17 inside the Robert F. Peckham federal building in San Jose. (Emma Goss/J. Staff)
Posted inCalifornia

Federal judge allows AB 715, California’s K-12 antisemitism law, to take effect Jan. 1

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss December 31, 2025December 31, 2025
David Fankushen and Judi Wyant
Posted inSeniors

They found love in their 80s: ‘Like a missing piece of a puzzle’

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Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss December 31, 2025January 8, 2026
Roasting marshmallows is a time-honored tradition at summer camp. (Courtesy Camp Tawonga)
Posted inNorthern California

J. wants your stories from Jewish summer camp in Northern California

Natalie Weinstein in downtown San Francisco, Feb. 24, 2026. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Natalie Weinstein December 31, 2025January 5, 2026
Collage of politicians
Posted inPolitics

How Jewish politics are shaping the 2026 election map, from coast to coast

by Andrew Lapin December 31, 2025December 31, 2025
Humanitarian aid for Gaza
Posted inIsrael

Israel suspends multiple humanitarian groups in Gaza, including Doctors Without Borders

by Grace Gilson December 31, 2025December 31, 2025

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