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Participants on a Birthright Israel program (Courtesy of Birthright Israel)
Posted inIsrael

Birthright travelers look different after Oct. 7 — but the effect remains the same, study shows

by Andrew Lapin March 24, 2026March 24, 2026
Dan Sheena (Courtesy of Dan Sheena)
Posted inIsrael

Meet the TikToker trying to revive the nearly extinct Judeo-Arabic language

by Simone Saidmehr March 23, 2026March 23, 2026
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
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
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
Evanston mayor and congressional candidate Daniel Biss, right, confronts U.S. Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino in Evanston, Illinois, Dec. 17, 2025. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Posted inPolitics

Why AIPAC is boosting Israel’s critics and spending against a Jewish leader

by Andrew Lapin March 17, 2026March 17, 2026
San Jose assault
Posted inNorthern California

3 men charged in beating of Israeli Americans in San Jose

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman March 16, 2026March 18, 2026
Nick Fuentes with Tucker Carlson
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Antisemitism is exploding on the right, but the Jewish establishment is focused on the left

Rabbi Jay Michaelson by Rabbi Jay Michaelson March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

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