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Police gather in front of the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue, January 16, 2022, in Colleyville, Texas, a day after four were taken hostage by a pistol-wielding man during a Shabbat service. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade)
Antisemitism fears and deep divisions weigh on US Jews ahead of High Holy Days
By David Crary
Rabbis warn of growing threats from across political spectrum and widening communal rifts; Jewish groups press Congress for $1 billion in protection funding
Demonstrators associated with Hoosier Jews for Choice gather outside the Monroe County Courthouse on July 31, 2023, before Indiana’s near total abortion ban began. (Jeremy Hogan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images via JTA).
September 11, 2026, 5:49 am
Case pitting Indiana Jews against an abortion ban heads back to court
State Supreme Court begins hearing oral arguments in case sparked by local Jewish group’s religious freedom challenge to abortion ban, which was later rejected by lower court
By Andrew Lapin
The symbol of the United Nations is displayed outside the Secretariat Building, February 28, 2022, at United Nations Headquarters. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
September 10, 2026, 1:59 pm
Major Jewish groups announce NYC rally against antisemitism during UN General Assembly
Organizers say Sept. 23 protest will urge world leaders to do more to counter ‘growing tide of antisemitism’ as they meet for week-long conference in New York City
By Luke Tress
File: Two Jewish men look up as the two columns of light, known as the ‘Tribute in Light’ memorial, shine from lower Manhattan on September 11, 2007, in New York City. (Chris Hondros/Getty Images via JTA)
September 10, 2026, 11:19 am
The Jewish world before September 11 — and what it became
The 9/11 terror attacks are often called a historic inflection point, dividing the world into a before and after, and the Jewish community did not go unchanged
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
File: Demonstrators hold placards and banners during a pro Palestinian protest as they march through central London, October 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Joanna Chan)
September 9, 2026, 9:10 pm
Prominent Jews among thousands to sign letter rejecting genocide charge against Israel
Ex-British PM Boris Johnson, former US envoy Deborah Lipstadt and dozens of media, academic and business leaders among 5,000 signatories ‘outraged and sickened’ by ‘blood libel’
By ToI Staff
Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democratic candidate for US Senate, addresses the state’s Jewish Democratic caucus in Birmingham, Michigan, on Aug. 30, 2026. (Andrew Lapin/JTA)
September 9, 2026, 1:20 pm
Despite anti-Israel turmoil, 67% of US Jews plan to vote Democrat in midterms — poll
Survey suggests slight decrease in Jewish support for Democratic party in recent years, alongside broad disapproval of Trump administration
By Luke Tress
Dr. Amy Acton, the Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio, greets constituents along the parade route of the 54th Annual CDC Parade on September 7, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images via JTA)
September 8, 2026, 4:52 am
Armed attacker arrested after lunging at Ohio Jewish gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton
Patrick Havas, 38, detained after pushing through crowd at Democratic Party fairgrounds; Republican rival Ramaswamy condemns incident as ‘completely unacceptable’
By Sharon Udasin
Illustrative: Pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel demonstrators rally outside AIPAC headquarters and the offices of Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, who've both been endorsed by the group, in New York City, February 22, 2024. (Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images/ via JTA)
September 8, 2026, 2:11 am
In protests and politics, ‘Zionists’ are being blamed for NYC housing woes
Street activists and politicians connect local real estate challenges to Israeli policies, merging two of NY’s top concerns into what historian describes as a ‘new phenomenon’
By Luke Tress
Manhattan synagogues featured in 'My Year in New York Synagogues' by Andrew Waxman include, clockwise from top left: Congregation Shearith Israel, Sutton Place Synagogue, Stephen Wise Free Synagogue, Park East Synagogue, Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun, Park Avenue Synagogue, Congregation Or Zarua and Congregation Emanu-El. (All images Wikimedia Commons; design by Grace Yagel/ JTA)
September 7, 2026, 2:17 am
New ‘Yelp guide for synagogues’ in Manhattan showcases Big Apple’s Jewish diversity
Andrew Waxman attended a different service weekly for his book ‘My Year in New York Synagogues,’ and found much more to review than just the after-prayer kiddush spreads
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
A sign directs voters to an entrance for City Hall during early voting for the Rhode Island primary election, September 2, 2026, in Providence, Rhode Island. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
September 6, 2026, 3:46 pm
Rhode Island capital becomes largest US city to vote on anti-Israel divestment
Proposal backed by pro-Palestinian groups in Providence heads to ballot in November, as September 9 Democratic mayoral primary pits pro-Israel incumbent against progressive challenger
By Andrew Lapin
A Community Security Service (CSS) volunteer stands guard outside a synagogue during a security training drill, in Westchester County, New York, April 28, 2025. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
September 3, 2026, 9:50 pm
US Jewish community security costs surpass $1 billion per year — study
Jewish Federations of North America says record expenses amount to around $225,000 in annual costs per institution
By Luke Tress
Author Dara Horn in a promotional video for her Tell Institute. (screenshot)
September 3, 2026, 5:16 am
Dara Horn tackles enduring antisemitic lies head-on with optimistic ‘Final Solution’
Inundated by readers sharing painful personal experiences, author of ‘People Love Dead Jews’ parses the hateful phenomenon and proposes an innovative educational fix
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Jon and Rachel Goldberg-Polin speak at a dedication ceremony for a community fridge in memory of their son Hersh in Skokie, Illinois, on September 2, 2026. (Times of Israel staff)
September 2, 2026, 9:13 pm
First-ever kosher community fridge in the US is dedicated to slain Hamas hostage
Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s parents attend Chicagoland ceremony, reflecting on how project embodies their late son’s values by providing food for those in need in a dignified manner
By ToI Staff
Steve Stein, owner of Steve Stein's Famous Deli in Northeast Philadelphia, the day after closing his doors, August 24, 2026. (Jon Marks/ JTA)
September 2, 2026, 2:51 am
Northeast Philadelphia says goodbye to its last Jewish deli
Close of Steve Stein’s Famous Deli and Restaurant marks end of an era for the neighborhood once packed with synagogues and kosher eateries
By Jon Marks
Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, left, talks with Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel during an Assembly session at the Capitol, August 31, 2026, in Sacramento, California. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
September 1, 2026, 6:34 pm
In first for US state, California lawmakers pass bill to deem ‘Jewish’ an ethnicity
Other bills ban false information in voting guides, prevent public agencies from holding major events on religious holidays; Newsom has until September 30 to sign bills into law
By Sharon Udasin
Sen. Ed Markey speaks during a Get Out the Vote event supporting Markey, August 29, 2026 in Boston. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
September 1, 2026, 5:31 pm
Massachusetts progressive and Israel critic Markey expected to rout centrist challenger
Tuesday’s Democratic Senate primary pits 80-year-old incumbent against more moderate politician 33 years his junior who seems unlikely to woo younger voters
By Sharon Udasin
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