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February 13, 2026

Josh Shapiro tells BBYO teens: Be proud to be Jewish

The Pennsylvania governor kept his Jewish identity front and center when addressing the opening ceremony of BBYO’s International Convention

February 13, 2026

President of damaged Miss. synagogue presses for more security funding for houses of worship

February 13, 2026

Cornyn slams Paxton for associating with Steve Bannon, not calling out antisemitism on right

February 13, 2026

Retiring Rep. Watson Coleman slams only Jewish candidate for being a ‘hardline supporter of Netanyahu’

February 12, 2026

Mamdani refuses to condemn ‘Hot Girls for Zohran’ head’s pro-Hamas, antisemitic conspiracy posts

February 12, 2026

Netanyahu ‘skeptical’ about Iran deal after Trump meeting

February 12, 2026

GOP senator Ted Budd calls on Qatar to extradite Hamas leader to the U.S.

February 12, 2026

Two Trump religious liberty appointees joined forces in anti-Israel push for antisemitism hearing

February 11, 2026

Carrie Prejean Boller removed from WH Religious Liberty Commission after antisemitism flare-up

February 11, 2026

Lander campaign operative shared Israel conspiracy theories, pro-Hamas content

February 10, 2026

DOJ aims to ‘dismantle’ groups behind synagogue protests, Harmeet Dhillon says

February 10, 2026

Survey finds heightened fear of antisemitism among Jewish Americans, with growing safety concerns

February 10, 2026

White House needs to confront limits of Hamas disarmament, experts say

February 10, 2026

‘Bringing voice to the voiceless’: Former hostages Aviva and Keith Siegel heal through helping others

February 9, 2026

Trump religious liberty panel’s first antisemitism hearing turns contentious over Israel

February 9, 2026

Will Democrats rally behind progressive activist Mejia as she vies to represent wealthy N.J. district?

February 9, 2026

Amid criticism, Kraft’s anti-hate group defends Super Bowl ad against antisemitism

February 8, 2026

As speakers in Doha brand Israel as humanity’s ‘common enemy,’ Michael Rubin hosts Qatari minister at Super Bowl lunch

February 8, 2026

In Qatar, Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal headlines Al Jazeera Forum focused on defaming Israel

February 6, 2026

AOC under Matt Duss’ foreign policy tutelage as she makes 2028 moves

February 6, 2026

UDP says it ‘anticipated’ potential New Jersey bust, eyes further spending in district

February 6, 2026

Sen. Bill Cassidy investigating Mamdani over revocation of antisemitism executive orders

February 6, 2026

Moshe Davis expresses concerns for future of NYC antisemitism office upon his departure

February 6, 2026

AIPAC’s bet appears to backfire in New Jersey

February 5, 2026

Anti-Israel ‘working group’ in NYC health agency sparks backlash

February 5, 2026

More than 80 bipartisan lawmakers urge DHS to roll back new security grant conditions

February 5, 2026

Ted Cruz takes aim at Iran-backed Polisario Front for threatening U.S. interests in North Africa

February 5, 2026

Alphabet’s AI bet shows early returns under Israeli-American CFO Anat Ashkenazi

February 4, 2026

Melania Trump hosts Keith and Aviva Siegel in emotional White House reunion

February 4, 2026

Israel eyeing upcoming Iran-U.S. talks with deep skepticism

February 4, 2026

New Seattle school superintendent claims tikkun olam as central leadership value

February 4, 2026

Jewish leaders raise alarm over Fairfax County GOP chair candidate’s antisemitism

February 3, 2026

Hasan Piker blames Israel for Oct. 7 at Qatar’s Web Summit

February 1, 2026

Saudi defense minister pushed back on realignment concerns in meeting with Jewish leaders

January 30, 2026

Jewish groups appear hesitant to deploy their Washington clout as the Abrahamic coalition comes under attack

January 30, 2026

Graham says conversation with Saudi leaders eased his concerns about kingdom’s pivot

January 29, 2026

Driver who rammed Chabad Lubavitch headquarters charged with hate crimes

January 29, 2026

Trump amps up threats of military strike against Iran amid deadlocked diplomacy

January 29, 2026

Jewish leaders invited to meet with Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman in D.C.

January 29, 2026

Contender to succeed Jasmine Crockett blasted Israeli ‘apartheid’ in sermon on Oct. 8

January 28, 2026

Driver repeatedly crashes car into Chabad Lubavitch HQ; no injuries reported

January 28, 2026

Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, a Republican, hopes shift to right will push him to victory against Moskowitz

January 28, 2026

Anti-Israel group organizing protests outside NYC synagogues gets cash windfall

January 28, 2026

Saudi pivot could have implications on antisemitism globally, Lipstadt contends

January 27, 2026

Why UPenn and the federal government are battling over lists of Jewish faculty members

January 27, 2026

Top Michigan Democratic fundraiser shared Veterans Day post honoring Nazi officer grandfather

January 27, 2026

Deni Avdija to make triumphant DC return as star NBA player

January 26, 2026

Leading Jewish organizations disturbed by Saudi Arabia’s Islamist turn

January 26, 2026

IDF secures return of Ran Gvili, the final deceased hostage, from Gaza

January 26, 2026

Antisemitism, anti-Israel rhetoric a key feature of Saudi Arabia’s regional realignment

January 26, 2026

Inside Tucker Carlson’s transformation, according to his chronicler

January 26, 2026

Tahesha Way campaigns as close ally of Jewish community in pivotal N.J. special election

January 24, 2026

Talarico, who now disavows AIPAC, attended group’s event in 2019

January 23, 2026

Josh Gruenbaum’s rapid rise from overseeing federal contracting to dealmaking on the world stage

January 23, 2026

New Jersey rabbis blast ex-Gov. Murphy, Assembly leaders over IHRA bill

January 23, 2026

Richmond, Calif., City Council fails to censure mayor over antisemitic social media posts

January 22, 2026

Scott Wiener steps down as co-chair of California Jewish caucus after accusing Israel of genocide

January 22, 2026

In new ad, John Cornyn blasts radical Islam for Oct. 7, Bondi Beach attacks

January 22, 2026

Jared Kushner unveils Gaza demilitarization, reconstruction plan at Davos

January 22, 2026

Paige Cognetti running in Josh Shapiro’s footsteps in key Pa. swing district

January 22, 2026

Gov. Spanberger disappoints Va. Jewish leaders with appointment of Jim Moran to GMU board

January 21, 2026

Manhattan comedy club cancels Israeli comedian amid protest by pro-Hamas groups

January 21, 2026

Trump: Hamas must disarm or ‘be blown away’

January 21, 2026

Congress allocating $300 million for nonprofit security grants in 2026

January 21, 2026

J Street hopes to capitalize on growing Democratic frustration with Israel

January 21, 2026

Moderate Dems alarmed by Harris team’s grilling of Shapiro over Israel ties

January 20, 2026

Daniel Biss sought AIPAC’s support before turning against Israel in congressional bid, sources say

January 20, 2026

Jewish groups meet with HHS civil rights office to confront antisemitism in medicine

January 20, 2026

Mississippi’s Jewish community rallies after antisemitic arson

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