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Hannah Gann, a Jewish public school teacher and activist in Philadelphia who pretended to be Palestinian for years, addresses a meeting of the Philadelphia Board of Education, Dec. 4, 2025.(Screenshot via JTA)
October 7, 2026, 9:53 am
Philadelphia teacher who pretended to be Palestinian was infamous among local Jews
Some PA Jewish groups didn’t know Hannah Gann was claiming to be from the Middle East, but they knew she praised Oct. 7 and brought anti-Israel bias into her high school classroom
By Andrew Lapin
Senatorial candidate Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, left, and former vice-president Kamala Harris participate in a roundtable discussion about reproductive health in Detroit, September 22, 2026. (David Guralnick/Detroit News via AP, Pool)
September 29, 2026, 8:02 pm
More Michigan Jews pressure El-Sayed on Israel as Democrats rally behind him
17 additional signers join clergy-led ‘Nonnegotiables’ petition demanding concessions from Senate nominee, but with Election Day nearing, he may have little incentive to listen
By Andrew Lapin
Left: Bo French speaks at a rally on April 15, 2025, in Mansfield, Texas (Shafkat Anowar/The Dallas Morning News via Getty Images via JTA); Center: Karl Rove on September 20, 2024, in Washington, DC (Paul Morigi/AFP); Right: Jon E. Rosenthal in Austin, Texas, August 18, 2025. (Mikala Compton/Austin American-Statesman via Getty Images via JTA)
September 29, 2026, 12:13 pm
Karl Rove backs Jewish Democrat in Texas over opponent with track record of racist comments
Candidate for state railroad commissioner Bo French inspires rare show of bipartisanship as GOP stalwarts distance themselves over remarks on Jews, Muslims and people of color
By Andrew Lapin
Hannah Gann, a Jewish public school teacher and activist in Philadelphia who pretended to be Palestinian for years, addresses a meeting of the Philadelphia Board of Education, Dec. 4, 2025.(Screenshot via JTA)
September 24, 2026, 2:24 am
Jewish teacher in Philadelphia admits to fabricating Palestinian identity for years
Hannah Gann comes out as ‘a white woman with significant privilege and wealth’ after being confronted by fellow activists, who say she also pretended to be Tunisian and Black
By Andrew Lapin
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
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
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
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
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
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)
September 9, 2026, 4:03 am
Michigan rabbis issue ‘nonnegotiable’ demands for El-Sayed, state Democrats to earn their votes
Over a dozen Jewish clergy sign letter urging candidates to show they’re committed to ‘Jewish sovereignty in Israel’ and ‘Jewish safety — including for Zionist Jews,’ among other key principles
By Andrew Lapin
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
US Vice President JD Vance arrives to speak at Universal Contracting and Urban Tree Trimming, August 31, 2026, in Sterling Heights, Mich. (Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP)
September 2, 2026, 5:32 am
As part of Jewish voter outreach, Vance meets clergy of Michigan temple targeted in attack
VP seeks to draw contrast with Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, who suggested attack was in response to Israel’s invasion of Lebanon but later apologized
By Andrew Lapin
Michigan Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed addresses the state's Jewish Democratic Caucus during the party's nominating convention in Lansing, Michigan, August 29, 2026. (Andrew Lapin/JTA)
August 30, 2026, 4:19 am
Abdul El-Sayed apologizes for past remark seen as justifying Temple Israel synagogue attack
‘I made a mistake,’ anti-Israel Democratic US Senate nominee says in meeting with Michigan’s Jewish Democratic caucus; also refuses to endorse two-state solution in Holy Land
By Andrew Lapin
From left to right: Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan's Democratic candidate for US Senate, joins Maryland US Rep. Jamie Raskin and Michigan US Rep. Debbie Dingell for a town hall in Ann Arbor, Michigan, August 26, 2026. (Andrew Lapin/JTA)
August 27, 2026, 4:27 pm
Stumping in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed and Jamie Raskin dodge queries on Hasan Piker, Israel
Democratic Senate candidate and Jewish campaigner seek to move beyond latest remarks about US Jews made by left-wing streamer accused of antisemitism
By Andrew Lapin
Republican nominee for US Senate Mike Rogers speaks during a campaign event August 20, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
August 27, 2026, 4:02 am
Michigan GOP Senate hopeful drawing in Jewish voters amid apparent aversion to AIPAC
Mike Rogers’ team signals lobby should stay out of race after it spent millions to prop up Haley Stevens, who lost Democratic nomination to Israeli critic Abdul El-Sayed
By Andrew Lapin
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