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Rabbi Tamar Magill-Grimm, of the Conservative Beth Jacob Congregation in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, speaks out with other faith leaders against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the Twin Cities at a press conference at a Lutheran church in St. Paul, January 20, 2026. Local cantors Tamar Havilio and Rachel Stock Spilker are behind Magill-Grimm to the right. (Courtesy of TC Jewfolk via JTA)
January 23, 2026, 2:33 pm
Invoking the Torah, Minnesota Jews are mobilizing against ICE operations
Jewish groups of all denominations opposed to the aggressive surge in immigration enforcement sign open letters, help plan protests and aim to mend frayed interfaith partnerships
By Andrew Lapin
San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler walks across the field during a game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 27, 2022. (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
May 30, 2022, 11:22 pm
Gabe Kapler, SF Giants’ manager, to skip pregame national anthem in protest
A former coach for Team Israel and one of the most prominent Jews in baseball today, Kapler says his decision comes from belief that the US is not ‘representing us well right now’
By PHILISSA CRAMER
Illustrative: T'ruah Rabbi Ariel Stone, holding megaphone, at a social justice rally in this undated photo. (Courtesy of Stone)
February 4, 2022, 4:45 pm
A new kind of chaplain? US Jewish clergy train to support social justice activists
T’ruah partners with the Faith Matters Network on a new course in ‘movement chaplaincy,’ which seeks to provide a spiritual anchor for protesters who face the ‘pain of the world’
By Danielle Ziri
The Central Council of Jews in Germany gave the group an award in 2020. (Omas Gegen Rechts/via JTA)
January 11, 2022, 4:32 am
In Germany and Austria, a movement of grandmothers is taking on the far-right
Omas Gegen Rechts has picked up steam since starting off with 10 elderly women in 2017, and its efforts are being recognized by progressive activists and the far-right alike
By Joe Baur
Old structures mix with luxury buildings around Rothschild Boulevard in Tel Aviv, September 8, 2021. (Nati Shohat/FLASH90)
October 6, 2021, 6:30 am
Israeli housing prices have nearly doubled in a decade, with no signs of slowing
Prices have risen by over 12% so far in 2021, and are only set to soar further without real government-initiated solutions, researchers say
By Ricky Ben-David
Disabled activists block the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv on July 25, 2021. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
July 25, 2021, 12:29 pm
Disabled activists block major highway ahead of state budget debate
Protesters have been demanding benefit boosts for handicapped and elderly for years; group warns there will be continued demonstrations if ‘demands are not met’
By ToI Staff
Protesters gather outside the Jerusalem District Court after the judge sentenced a man who assaulted a four year old girl for an "indecent act," acquitting him of rape charges, March 16, 2021. (Screen grab: Inbar Tvizer/ Twitter)
March 16, 2021, 4:39 pm
Jerusalem court jails man for 3.5 years over sex assault of 4-year-old girl
Suspect acquitted of rape, indicted for ‘indecent act’ instead; girl’s parents and other protesters rally against ‘shameful’ softened charge
By ToI Staff
Rabbi Ari Hart, wearing a prayer shawl and face shield, stands with another protester at the interfaith demonstration in memory of George Floyd and protesting systemic racism in Chicago on June 2, 2020. (Courtesy of Hart/ via JTA)
June 4, 2020, 8:50 pm
Allies weigh in: 5 rabbis, a black pastor speak after Chicago anti-racism rally
Contingent of Jews joins thousands flocking to protest systemic bias against African-American community, putting justice ahead of coronavirus pandemic concerns
By Ben Sales
US Defense Secretary Mark Esper speaks during a press briefing about the coronavirus in the Rose Garden of the White House on May 15, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
June 3, 2020, 9:29 pm
US defense chief says no military for protests as standby troops leave
Trump’s call to use active-duty troops against demonstrators leads to widespread backlash
By Zeke Miller and Robert Burns
Activists block the Ayalon Highway near Tel Aviv on May 31, 2020, demanding increased stipends for people with disabilities. (Lavi Naor/courtesy)
May 31, 2020, 8:37 am
Activists briefly block Ayalon highway, demand benefit boost for disabled
With new government in place, protesters resume 2018 campaign for increased stipends
By ToI Staff
Ethiopian-Israelis protest in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square against police violence toward their community, January 30, 2019. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
January 30, 2019, 11:03 pm
Clashes as thousands of Ethiopian-Israelis rally against police brutality
Demonstration by community and its supporters follows deadly shooting by police of Yehuda Biadga, 24, in Bat Yam; after riot, 6 officers injured, 11 arrested
By Luke Tress and ToI Staff
Dozens of activists close Tel Aviv's Azrieli Junction for an hour on August 28, 2018. (Screen capture: Ynet news)
August 28, 2018, 11:01 pm
Disabled protesters block major Tel Aviv roads demanding benefits boost
Hundreds of activists halt traffic on Ayalon Highway and junction near Azrieli Towers, causing jams in battle for allowances to match minimum wage
By ToI Staff
A handful of wheelchair-bound protesters close Tel Aviv's Ayalon Highway for an hour on June 28, 2018. (Screen capture: Hadashot news)
June 28, 2018, 8:16 pm
Disabled protesters block major TA highway demanding benefits increase
Handful of wheelchair-bound activists halt traffic for an hour, causing miles-long jams in battle for allowances to match minimum wage
By ToI Staff
Police officers detain an activist during a protest of disabled people and activists, calling for better health care and allowances in Tel Aviv on May 31, 2018. (Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)
May 31, 2018, 11:29 pm
Disabled protesters demanding higher living stipends block major TA highway
Activists and demonstrators in wheelchairs battle for allowances to match minimum wage
By ToI Staff
Students protest for increased school safety after the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, on February 14. (Zoe Terner/NFTY)
March 5, 2018, 11:37 am
Jewish students march for their lives to advance stricter gun control laws
A broad coalition of Reform, Conservative and Orthodox synagogue youth groups join a nationwide movement of young people demanding an end to mass shootings
By Cathryn J. Prince
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