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Schoolchildren at the Nysmith School for the Gifted in Northern Virginia present a drawing of Adolf Hitler as an image of a 'strong historical leader' in October 2024, according to a legal complaint filed in July 2025 against the school. (Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law)
November 18, 2025, 6:59 pm
US school that expelled Jews after antisemitic bullying apologizes in settlement
Nysmith School booted 3 Jewish children after parents complained of discrimination and of students celebrating Hitler; agrees to introduce antisemitism training, Holocaust education
By Luke Tress and Zev Stub
FILE - Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli, left, shake hands with Democratic candidate for governor Mikie Sherrill, right, before a New Jersey gubernatorial debate, September 21, 2025, in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)
November 4, 2025, 6:46 am
Gubernatorial contests in NJ and Virginia, NYC mayoral race among major US elections on Tuesday
Elections across country will be first since Trump returned to White House earlier this year, with the president featuring prominently in many races
By AP
Schoolchildren at the Nysmith School for the Gifted in Northern Virginia present a drawing of Adolf Hitler as an image of a 'strong historical leader' in October 2024, according to a legal complaint filed in July 2025 against the school. (Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law)
July 2, 2025, 8:08 pm
Private DC-area school expels siblings after parents report antisemitic bullying — lawsuit
At Nysmith School for the Gifted, an hour from US capital, students allegedly called Jews ‘baby killers,’ said they deserve to die over Gaza, and cast Hitler as a ‘strong leader’
By Zev Stub
The seal of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seen on the Headquarters in Washington, Saturday, December 7, 2024. (AP/Jose Luis Magana, File)
January 1, 2025, 6:53 pm
FBI seizes over 150 homemade pipe bombs in Virginia man’s home
Informant says suspect Brad Spafford supported political assassinations and used photos of President Biden for target practice
By AP
FILE - Former Army officer Eugene Vindman, a Democrat running for Congress in Virginia's 7th District, is interviewed, September 12, 2024, in Stafford, Virginia. (AP Photo/Jay Paul, File)
November 7, 2024, 4:34 am
Democrat whose Jewish immigrant story featured in Trump impeachment elected to Congress
Eugene Vindman, who along with his twin brother Alexander was forced from US National Security Council by Trump in 2020, wins close race for seat in Virginia
By Ron Kampeas
A sheet from early US president James Madison's ledger, containing the name of Haym Salomon, a Sephardic Jewish financier involved in the American Revolution. (Courtesy The Raab Collection)
September 25, 2024, 8:09 am
Rare document shows Jewish financier’s role in American Revolution
Surviving page from James Madison’s ledger shows contribution of Haym Salomon, a Sephardic Jewish immigrant from Poland, who gave equivalent of $23m to revolutionary cause
By Jackie Hajdenberg
People gather to protest the banning of Students for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for Peace at Columbia University on November 20, 2023, in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images via AFP)
July 19, 2024, 5:49 pm
Virginia orders SJP umbrella group to release Hamas-funding docs
American Muslims for Palestine is accused of funding Hamas in US state; relatives of Oct. 7 victims file lawsuit against organization for legitimizing and promoting the terrorists
By Matt Lebovic
Virginia state Sen. John McGuire joins supporters, June 18, 2024, in Lynchburg, Virginia. (AP Photo/Skip Rowland, File)
July 3, 2024, 5:27 pm
RJC-backed challenger wins Virginia primary against incumbent who opposed Israel aid
John McGuire defeats Bob Good, who heads far-right US House faction, by margin of 374 votes; latter says he’ll seek recount
By Ron Kampeas
File: Eugene Vindman, Democratic candidate for Virginia's 7th Congressional District, attends a news conference outside the US Congress in Washington, March 13, 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images via JTA)
June 20, 2024, 1:16 am
Eugene Vindman, who featured in Trump’s first impeachment, wins Virginia primary
Ex-official with Jewish Ukrainian roots to represent Democrats in competitive race for US House seat; pro-Israel challenger slightly ahead in another state district’s GOP primary
By Ron Kampeas
At left: Virginia Sen. John McGuire takes part at a campaign event in Charlottesville, Virginia, June 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Barakat); At right: Rep. Bob Good talks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, January 12, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
June 18, 2024, 1:30 pm
In tight Virginia primary between hardline candidates, Republican Jews focus on Israel
John McGuire and Bob Good both seen as radical by Republican Jewish Coalition, but Good’s rallying against Israel aid is helping his challenger in 5th congressional district
By Ron Kampeas
The front of James Fenimore Cooper Middle School, part of Fairfax County Public Schools (CC BY G. Edward Johnson, Own work).
March 18, 2024, 12:50 pm
US school district offers ‘opt out’ option for Holocaust survivor testimony
After Fairfax County Public Schools email states students can skip presentation, Jewish federation says it was only meant for Jews due to previous ‘bullying, teasing, taunting’
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Rabbanit Dasi Fruchter, of the South Philadelphia Shtiebel, lights a menorah during a public Hanukkah celebration and menorah lighting ceremony in South Philadelphia on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021. (AP Photo/Ryan Collerd)
December 5, 2023, 8:21 am
Reported cancellation of Virginia menorah lighting draws rebuke from governor
Art festival founder says Hanukkah ceremony could be seen as choosing sides in Israel-Hamas war; organizers say lighting also rejected to keep art festival event religion-free
By AP and ToI Staff
Brandon Farbstein spending time on a Washington DC hiking trail in 2019. He dedicated his professional career to advocating on behalf of others who are disabled. (Courtesy)
July 19, 2023, 6:57 am
Disability advocate tours Israel on Segway as part of outdoor-focused Birthright trip
Author and public speaker Brandon Farbstein, who has a rare form of dwarfism, says there is ‘much room for improvement’ in Israel when it comes to accessibility for disabled people
By Charlie Summers
White nationalist and neo-Nazi groups carry torches at the 'Unite the Right' rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, August 11, 2017. Participants were said to chant: 'Jews will not replace us.' (Mykal McEldowney/The Indianapolis Star via AP)
March 10, 2023, 1:50 pm
Charlottesville neo-Nazi rally organizers ordered to pay $5 million in legal fees
In decision, judge says plaintiff’s research shows planning of event led to violence; costs add substantial amount to debt incurred by demonstration leaders
By Ron Kampeas
Messages of support for teacher Abby Zwerner, who was shot by a 6 year old student, grace the front door of Richneck Elementary School Newport News, Virginia on Jan. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/John C. Clark)
January 10, 2023, 4:56 pm
Police chief says shooting of teacher by 6-year-old in Virginia was ‘intentional’
First-grader brought a gun legally purchased by his mother to school in his backpack on the day he shot Abby Zwerner, who is now in stable condition
By Ben Finley and Denise Lavoie
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