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Elif Eralp, mayoral candidate for Die Linke in the upcoming regional elections, addresses supporters during a campaign stop in Berlin, August 29, 2026. (Ralf Hirschberger/AFP)
Inside Story
Joshua Schultheis
First they take Manhattan? Looking to mimic Mamdani, far left’s Elif Eralp eyes Berlin City Hall
Jewish community wary as Die Linke party's mayoral candidate vows to fight antisemitism ahead of September 20 election; critics claim she can't even control it within her own party
This week's The Reel Schmooze podcast features the new documentary, 'You Had To Be There.' (courtesy)
The Reel Schmooze podcast
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‘You Had To Be There’: How a musical about Jesus shaped Jewish comedy
By Amanda Borschel-Dan and Jordan Hoffman
Macklemore performs at Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater during the South by Southwest Music Festival on March 17, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (Jack Plunkett/Invision/AP)
Explainer
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In banning Macklemore, Kraft cites rapper’s ‘broader history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery’
By Shira Li Bartov
Marion and David Weiss with their son Eugene. (Courtesy)
Interview
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Jewish geneticist finds mutation behind sudden deaths that haunted her family for decades
By Lianne Kolirin
Activists protest near the White House while US President Donald Trump meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office, July 28, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
September 19, 2026, 12:15 pm
Poll: Most US Jewish voters deeply concerned Netanyahu has fueled antisemitism
Survey shows that despite criticism of premier, 86% identify as pro-Israel, though majorities back aid cuts and remain divided over AIPAC’s role in primaries; most US Jews plan to vote Democrat
By ToI Staff
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks at the Republican convention September 10, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
September 19, 2026, 1:26 am
After outcry, Texas lieutenant governor says schools should teach ‘Night’ and other Holocaust books
Dan Patrick clarifies to JTA that Texas schoolchildren should read Elie Wiesel’s memoir and ‘Diary of Anne Frank,’ both of which he had included on list of ‘dirty, filthy and vulgar books’
By Andrew Lapin
Radio personality Sid Rosenberg (left) and US Vice President JD Vance. (David Dee Delgado/Getty Images via AFP, AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
September 18, 2026, 3:24 pm
Jewish radio host Sid Rosenberg says he ‘charmed’ JD Vance after slamming VP’s stances on Israel
Thursday meeting comes after US vice president said Trump has been willing to ‘part ways’ with Netanyahu, and that US Mideast policy can’t be ‘subservient to the State of Israel’
By Sharon Udasin
US Democratic Senate candidate from Michigan Abdul El-Sayed poses for a photo at the Labor Day parade in Detroit, Michigan on September 7, 2026. (Jeff Kowalsky/AFP)
September 18, 2026, 6:53 am
Hundreds of Michigan Jews pledge to vote for Abdul El-Sayed
‘A vote is not a valentine; it’s a strategic chess move’: Open letter from ‘Michigan Jews for Democracy’ joins other open letters backed by Jews critical of the anti-Israel Democratic candidate
By Andrew Lapin
Barney Greengrass in New York City. (Jacob Magid/Times of Israel)
September 17, 2026, 5:06 pm
‘Appetizing’ stores, a Jewish American food tradition, are making a comeback
The less famous sibling of the Jewish deli faded away as fewer customers cared about kosher laws, but a new wave has popped up, and ahead of Yom Kippur, they’re busier than ever
By Katie Workman
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft walks the field during practice before an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Orchard Park, NY. (AP/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
September 17, 2026, 4:44 pm
Robert Kraft says singer Sheeran asked him to match $2 million aid pledge amid Macklemore beef
Patriots owner who pushed musician to drop rapper from tour over anti-Israel performance says Macklemore later asked him to match $1 million pledge to Palestinian groups, promises to ‘build bridges’
By ToI Staff
Elliott Gould attends the Los Angeles premiere of “Only Murders In The Building” Season 2 at DGA Theater Complex on June 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images/AFP)
September 17, 2026, 3:44 pm
Elliott Gould talks faith, family, Barbra Streisand and his new movie
Actor lends his voice to new animated film ‘Legend of Destruction’ about the end of the Second Temple, directed by Israeli filmmaker Gadi Dar, now streaming worldwide
By Brigit Grant
Rep. Sander Levin on Capitol Hill in Washington, November 29, 2018. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
September 17, 2026, 12:47 pm
Jewish Democratic elder statesman Sander Levin backs Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
Candidate’s refusal to endorse two-state solution has many local Jews balking; 95-year-old former congressman of over three decades says while he differs on Israel, they agree on other policy
By Andrew Lapin
US artist Peter Max poses for a photo during his retrospective with the Road Show Company exhibit, September 6, 2014, in Northbrook Court mall in Northbrook, Illinois. (Barry Brecheisen/Invision/AP)
September 17, 2026, 9:48 am
Peter Max, whose psychedelic pop art came to symbolize the 60s, dies at 88
American-Jewish artist was born Peter Max Finkelstein in Berlin in 1937; family fled Nazi Germany to China, then lived in Haifa before settling in NYC when he was a teen
By Beth J. Harpaz
US Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., holds up a Trump Bible as he questions Attorney General Pam Bondi in the House Judiciary Committee at the Capitol in Washington, February 11, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
September 17, 2026, 9:43 am
US Rep. Moskowitz uses Holocaust footage in campaign ad, citing family history
‘Never again is now,’ says Florida congressman, touting record of fighting antisemitism; his Republican opponent in competitive race, Scott Singer, is also Jewish
By Sharon Udasin
Black and white photographs of the Adam and Eve Diptych painted by Lucas Cranach the Elder. (Goudstikker/von Saher archive)
September 17, 2026, 9:43 am
LA Federation sues museum for custody of looted paintings once hoarded by Hermann Göring
Pasadena museum taken to court over Adam and Eve diptych; separately, Holocaust survivor’s daughters sue Auschwitz Museum for watercolors she was forced to paint for Josef Mengele
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Women chat in the Jewish neighborhood, or 'mellah,' in the village of Tagadirt in Morocco's oasis region of Tata on February 28, 2023. (Fadel Senna/AFP)
September 16, 2026, 7:11 pm
Israeli travelers returning to Morocco as direct flights resume after three years
Travel industry sources report renewed interest in Morocco’s synagogues, cemeteries and historic Jewish quarters, as well as kosher travel and heritage tours
By Zev Stub
An illustration taken on July 7, 2024, shows the National Health Service (NHS) logo displayed on a screen backdropped by the Union Jack flag. (JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)
September 15, 2026, 2:53 pm
British healthcare system rife with ‘malignant’ antisemitism, watchdog alleges
Film by Campaign Against Antisemitism shares several anecdotes, including surgeon telling patient during a procedure that Jews kill Palestinian kids ‘for fun,’ nurse doing Nazi salute for colleague
By Michael Horovitz
The Lauderdale Road Synagogue in 2014. (Wikipedia)
September 15, 2026, 8:18 am
Two fireworks launched at London synagogue by gang of youths on Rosh Hashanah
No injuries reported and historic building not damaged during incident, which occurred in afternoon of 2nd day of Jewish holiday; community security group says police investigating
By Michael Horovitz
Statues of Henry and Clara Ford look over the garden at their historic Fair Lane home in Dearborn, Michigan, September 2, 2026. (Andrew Lapin/JTA)
September 15, 2026, 5:32 am
‘Long overdue’: Newly restored Henry Ford home will confront his antisemitism
Curators at Fair Lane, the pioneering industrialist’s historic manor, say conspiracy-laden ‘newspaper’ and other antisemitic expressions to be addressed when museum reopens next year
By Andrew Lapin
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