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California state senator Aisha Wahab (L) and fellow Melissa Hernandez, both Democratic candidates for Congress in California's 14th district, (AP Photo/Annie Barker)
August 18, 2026, 11:43 pm
Israel-focused California primary pits progressive against AIPAC-backed moderate
Tuesday’s Democratic race for congressional seat is between Melissa Hernandez, whose campaign has received millions from pro-Israel PACs, and Aisha Wahab, who accuses Israel of genocide
By Grace Gilson
Illustrative: Two young women wear Israeli flags around their waists as a Jewish band plays at a pro-Israel gathering on the Rutgers University campus in New Brunswick, New Jersey campus, October 10, 2003. (AP Photo/Daniel Hulshizer)
August 15, 2026, 3:03 am
Some young US Jews pulling back from Jewish life due to Israel discourse — study
Nearly 4/10 Jewish young adults say they’re less engaged in ‘events affecting Jewish people,’ though 3/4 of survey respondents report regularly doing something Jewish in their lives
By Grace Gilson
Illustrative: An Apple logo adorns the facade of the downtown Brooklyn Apple store on March 14, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
August 13, 2026, 11:45 pm
Apple to pay $150,000 to settle lawsuit after firing Shabbat observant employee
Apple Store worker claims his manager refused to give him Fridays and Saturdays off, told him not to bring up politics after Oct. 7 and fired him after he complained about antisemitism
By Grace Gilson
Luke Bronin, former Hartford mayor and Democratic candidate for Connecticut’s 1st congressional district, speaks during an election night watch party August 11, 2026, in Hartford, Connecticut. (AP Photo/Rusty Jones)
August 13, 2026, 6:54 am
Democratic incumbent loses Connecticut primary in which Israel not a decisive factor
Luke Bronin, who has said US military aid for Israel shouldn’t be used for offensive weapons but backs ‘defenses for civilians,’ soundly defeats AIPAC-backed John Larson
By Grace Gilson
Abdul El-Sayed departs following a news conference at the Spirit of Detroit shortly after winning the Democratic nomination for US Senate in Michigan, August 5, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
August 6, 2026, 6:23 pm
El-Sayed’s narrow Michigan win splits Jewish Democrats over potential rapprochment
Success of anti-Israel candidate leaves many feeling abandoned by party despite razor-thin margin of victory, with some considering voting Republican in November
By Grace Gilson
Suzanne Levin at her home in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, on August 3, 2026. (Grace Gilson via JTA)
August 4, 2026, 6:14 pm
Lawn signs for Abdul, canvassing for Haley: Michigan Jews split in Senate Democratic primary
Staunch Israel critic El-Sayed has pushed some Jewish voters into the arms of moderate opponent Haley Stevens – while attracting others
By Grace Gilson
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive, anti-Israel candidate in the Democratic primary for US Senate in Michigan, films a social media video at a pool party for content creators supporting his campaign, August 3, 2026, in Detroit. (AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
August 4, 2026, 3:26 am
AIPAC gets lots of attention in Michigan Senate primary, but voters say it’s not their top issue
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed, a harsh critic of Israel, faces off Tuesday against pro-Israel moderate Haley Stevens; she’s backed by AIPAC, which he has made a focus of his campaign
By Grace Gilson
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel pauses during an interview with The Associated Press, November 21, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
August 1, 2026, 2:00 pm
Jewish Democrats back Michigan AG Dana Nessel’s decision to skip state party convention
Nessel says she has been facing widespread antisemitic harassment, including being called a neo-Nazi by a party official
By Grace Gilson
Illustrative: Congregation Beth Israel is the oldest synagogue in Bangor, Maine. (Wikimedia Commons)
August 1, 2026, 1:31 am
Maine rabbis issue joint call for peace, urge politicians to stop calling Gaza war ‘genocide’
All 11 congregational rabbis in state sign onto letter decrying use of term as ‘misleading’ and ‘Holocaust inversion,’ after Democratic Senate primary in which several candidates used label
By Grace Gilson
Maine Democratic nominee for US Senate Troy Jackson (L) and Maine Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R). (Tom Williams/Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images via JTA)
July 29, 2026, 3:03 am
As Senate race kicks off in Maine, some Jewish voters find themselves politically adrift
Democrat Troy Jackson replaces disgraced anti-Israel candidate Graham Platner; while some blue-leaning Jews consider him a step up, his claims Israel committed genocide put many on the fence
By Grace Gilson
Troy Jackson, Democratic candidate for US Senate, speaks at the Maine Democratic Nominating Convention, July 25, 2026, in Bangor, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
July 26, 2026, 3:35 am
Troy Jackson wins Maine Democratic Senate nomination, keeps mum on Israel, AIPAC
Senate hopeful, who previously accused Israel of ‘genocide,’ skirts issue in victory speech, and will now replace Graham Platner; anti-Israel activists rally in support outside convention hall
By Grace Gilson
Graham Platner and Troy Jackson (R), who is running to replace Platner as the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, stand together during a “Fighting Oligarchy” tour stop at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine campus on May 24, 2026, in Orono, Maine. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images via JTA)
July 24, 2026, 8:57 pm
A community divided: Maine’s Jewish Democrats gear up for Platner’s replacement
Exit of populist progressive marred by sexual assault allegations has left some Jewish Democrats relieved, but positions on Israel of likely replacement Troy Jackson are seen as largely similar
By Grace Gilson
Hasan Piker speaks at a campaign rally for Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for US Senate in Michigan, April 7, 2026, at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
July 21, 2026, 1:06 pm
J Street defends co-sponsoring college Democrats event featuring Hasan Piker
Liberal pro-Israel group says it funded exhibit table and had no say in who spoke at conference in Washington, DC, amid blowback over presence of controversial far-left streamer
By Grace Gilson
National Education Association (NEA) Secretary-Treasurer Noel Candelaria speaks during a rally in Washington, May 20, 2026. (Kevin Wolf/AP Content Services for United for Democracy)
July 18, 2026, 4:40 pm
ADL and JCPA reactions to US teachers union exposes divide on how to fight antisemitism
Organizations united on dire situation for Jewish teachers and students, but rare public disagreement on strategy highlights split between proponents of conciliatory approach or toughness on NEA
By Grace Gilson
Customers line up for lunch at the Goldie falafel restaurant in Philadelphia, December 4, 2023. A protest against Israel over the Gaza war drew criticism from Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as being a "blatant act of antisemitism" after protesters gathered at the Jewish restaurant. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
July 15, 2026, 6:47 am
Michael Solomonov’s restaurant group says anti-Israel boycott not behind closure of 6 locations
Owner Steve Cook says move ‘an economic decision that goes back many years,’ as pro-Palestinian activists seek to claim credit
By Grace Gilson
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