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In protests and politics, ‘Zionists’ are being blamed for NYC housing woes
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)
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'
A man holds up a placard reading “FCK AFD” as he gathers with others in front of Saxony-Anhalt’s state parliament to demonstrate for an open society based on solidarity during a festival of democracy in Magdeburg, eastern Germany, on September 5, 2026, one day before regional elections in the eastern federal state of Saxony-Anhalt. (John MACDOUGALL/AFP)
‘Immense damage’: German Jewish leaders alarmed by election win of far-right AfD
By Toby Axelrod
Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democratic candidate for US Senate, addresses the state's Jewish Democratic caucus at its annual "Summer Simcha" event amid broader Jewish communal concerns about his campaign, Birmingham, Michigan, August 30, 2026. (Andrew Lapin/JTA)
Michigan rabbis issue ‘nonnegotiable’ demands for El-Sayed, state Democrats to earn their votes
By Andrew Lapin
Rabbi Ralph Genende, left, at an solidarity event following the Bondi Beach terror attack, in Melbourne, December 2025. (Courtesy)
Australian Jews and Muslims still hang hopes on fragile dialogue after Bondi attack
By Nomi Kaltmann
Jerry Seinfeld, right, and Jessica Seinfeld attend the premiere of Netflix’s “Kinda Pregnant” at The Plaza Hotel on February 3, 2025, in New York. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
September 8, 2026, 6:19 pm
Comedians pull out of Lisbon festival after Jerry Seinfeld announced as headliner
Boycotters don’t explicitly cite Jewish-American comedian’s support for Israel, but refer to ‘genocide,’ use watermelon symbol in social media statements
By ToI Staff
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
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
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From the WebSeptember 6, 2026, 6:04 pm
Where criticism ends and antisemitism begins
Yehuda speaks with author Dara Horn about her new book, The Final Solution to the Jewish Question: A Love Story for the Living, and the intense experiences that led her to write it.
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Ethiopian Jews attend a ceremony for the Sigd holiday on the Armon Hanatziv Promenade overlooking Jerusalem's Old City on November 20, 2025. (Rossella Tercatin/Times of Israel)
From the WebSeptember 6, 2026, 5:57 pm
The story of Ethiopian Jews Israel rarely tells
Israel promises to be a home for every Jew. But for Ethiopian Jews, arriving often meant having their identity questioned and their history erased.
Police guard the scene of a deadly terror attack carried out a day earlier at Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue, in Crumpsall, Manchester, England, October 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Ian Hodgson)
September 6, 2026, 5:00 pm
Israel warns of heightened terror threat to Israelis, Jews abroad ahead of holiday period
National Security Council says Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah and global jihad groups are stepping up efforts; 25 Israelis and Jews killed in attacks overseas since war began; October 7 anniversary raises risk
By Nava Freiberg and ToI Staff
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
Núcleo Nacional demonstrators raise their arms during a rally in Barcelona, Spain, September 2, 2026. (Albert Llop/NurPhoto via JTA)
September 6, 2026, 4:36 am
Spanish far-right activists use Nazi-style salutes in anti-migrant protests
Dozens of Núcleo Nacional members in Madrid participate in mass demonstrations over influx of 72,000 illegal infiltrators into enclave of Ceuta in late July
By Shira Li Bartov
New York Times columnist Wajahat Ali (left) and Palestinian journalist Rula Jebreal (right) on Ali's podcast "The Left Hook," September 4, 2026. (Screen capture: X/Wajahat Ali)
September 5, 2026, 6:05 pm
Palestinian journalist accused of racism for calling Hakeem Jeffries ‘AIPAC monkey’
Israel critic Rula Jebreal says insult referred to Japan’s three wise monkeys; Black lawmakers reject explanation, denounce use of language long deployed against Black people
By ToI Staff
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party’s top candidate for regional elections Ulrich Siegmund gives a speech during the AfD’s regional congress in Magdeburg, eastern Germany, on April 11, 2026. (RONNY HARTMANN/AFP)
September 5, 2026, 1:07 pm
German far-right AfD party’s projected win puts Jews between the left and a hard place
Populist Alternative for Germany faces accusations of antisemitism as it’s poised to win big in Sunday’s elections in state of Saxony-Anhalt. What does it bode for a beleaguered Jewish community?
By Joshua Schultheis
This week's Reel Schmooze is dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the Star Trek series. (courtesy)
September 5, 2026, 10:59 am
Star Trek: 60 years to the most gloriously nerdy enterprise
ToI’s movie maven and deputy editor boldly go where no staff have gone before and explore all that is Jewish behind the beloved franchise
By Amanda Borschel-Dan and Jordan Hoffman
The Great Synagogue of Brody, Ukraine, pictured on a 1908 postcard. (Public domain)
September 5, 2026, 8:23 am
War-weary Ukrainian students learn Yiddish to reclaim a Jewish past nearly erased at home
Non-Jews learn about region’s history through language study with New York’s YIVO Institute, while connecting with US Jews over national heritage decimated with help of some local collaborators
By Luke Tress
Gloria Steinem, journalist and activist talks during the Forbes 30/50 Summit at the Louvre Museum in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, March 8, 2023. (Kamran Jebreili/AP)
September 3, 2026, 3:15 pm
Gloria Steinem, potent voice of US feminism, co-founder of Ms. magazine, dies at 92
Iconic activist, who began her career as a journalist, spent decades speaking all over the world with messages that championed women’s rights; father was Jewish
By Jocelyn Noveck
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
Actor Mark Ruffalo arrives at the AFI Awards on January 9, 2026, at the Four Seasons in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
September 2, 2026, 10:40 am
Jewish Hollywood creatives defend Mark Ruffalo after accusations of antisemitism
Over 170 artists and writers sign letter backing actor over his criticism of Israel, Oracle and Paramount-Warner deal; studio and Jewish groups say his rhetoric invoked antisemitic tropes
By ToI Staff
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