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Colorado Democratic gubernatorial candidate, state Attorney General Phil Weiser speaks at an election-night watch party after winning the Democratic primary at Ace Eat Serve on June 30, 2026 in Denver, (Michael Ciaglo / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
July 1, 2026, 8:18 pm
Colorado’s pro-Israel, Jewish attorney general wins Democratic primary for governor
Phil Weiser, whose mother was born at Buchenwald two days after liberation, is seeking to replace current Colorado governor Jared Polis, also Jewish
By Kelly Hartog
Misan Harriman, left, at a demonstration organized by the NGO Choose Love Europe outside the Houses of Parliament in London, May 29, 2025. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP)
June 25, 2026, 8:20 pm
Chair of Britain’s largest arts center to step down amid antisemitism scrutiny
Misan Harriman, a prominent cultural figure who led London’s Southbank Centre, says his departure was planned long before his controversial social media posts sparked criticism
By Kelly Hartog
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, right, gestures on stage with Sen. Bernie Sanders during a Get Out The Vote rally ahead of New York's primary election, June 18, 2026, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. (AP/Ryan Murphy)
June 20, 2026, 4:36 am
Mamdani calls AIPAC ‘monsters’ in rally ahead of NY primaries
Senator Bernie Sanders joins the NYC mayor to promote progressive candidates in final day of the campaign
By Kelly Hartog
Pro-Israel counter-protesters face the main protest against the Great Israeli Real Estate Event at Edgware United Synagogue on June 14, 2026 in London. (Denise Baker/Getty Images via JTA)
June 18, 2026, 12:37 pm
UK organizers of Israel real estate fair apologize after West Bank properties surface
Real estate agent says anti-Israel activists set her up by emailing requests for Ma’ale Adumim flyers, which she handed over ‘under the table’; 14 protesters arrested outside venue
By Kelly Hartog
Illustrative: A British police officer speaks to a member of the public after two Jewish men were stabbed by a terrorist in the Golders Green neighborhood, which has a large Jewish community, in London, April 29, 2026.(AP/Kin Cheung)
June 12, 2026, 12:33 pm
UK Jews decry policy paper in which Muslim police group calls Zionism form of hatred
National Association of Muslim Police distances itself from its ex-VP’s July 2025 report that likens Gaza war to Holocaust and disputes Oct. 7 atrocities, insists it does not ‘defend Hamas’
By Kelly Hartog
Gwyneth Paltrow poses in an ad for Herzliya luxury apartment project 51 Park. (Courtesy)
June 12, 2026, 11:24 am
Gwyneth Paltrow draws backlash after starring in ad for luxury Israeli development
Actress makes bold statement of connection as many pro-Israel Jews worry whether Hollywood remains hospitable to them and previously supportive A-listers distance themselves from Jewish state
By Kelly Hartog
The wreckage of burnt ambulances is seen in a car park at Golders Green in London, March 23, 2026, after an arson attack targeting the vehicles, which were run by a Jewish charity. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
June 9, 2026, 9:30 pm
Fifth suspect charged in March arson of Hatzola ambulances in London’s Golders Green
Subhan Ahmed, an 18-year-old British national, is charged with ‘assisting an offender’ in connection with the arson attack
By Kelly Hartog
Beach front homes are destroyed by the Palisades Fire in Malibu, California, January 8, 2025. (Mark J. Terrill/AP)
January 9, 2025, 12:27 pm
Devastated Jewish communities rally to support members as California wildfires rage on
Leaders strive to bring comfort as many families lose homes; among wider population, five die, 1,900 buildings destroyed; some hydrants run dry as emergency services overwhelmed
By Kelly Hartog and Agencies
From left to right: Carmel restaurant partners Liron Hazan, Ronnie Benarie, Asaf Moaz, Yoav Schverd, in their Los Angeles, California eatery, May 2024. (Kelly Hartog)
July 5, 2024, 8:31 pm
LA’s swanky new Carmel eatery serves upscale Tel Aviv market fare, no added politics
Four friends focus on their love of the White City’s Carmel Market by bringing Angelenos gourmet spins on local classics despite anti-Israel spike after Oct. 7 Hamas atrocities
By Kelly Hartog
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld arrives at the Los Angeles Magen David Adom charity ball, October 22, 2015. (courtesy)
October 25, 2015, 11:06 pm
Ahead of Tel Aviv shows, Seinfeld headlines Israeli charity ball in LA
During time of increased conflict in Israel, a record-breaking $12m is raised at American Friends of Magen David Adom event
By Kelly Hartog
Jewish student leaders listen to a talk given by Israeli Chief Rabbi David Lau at the University of Southern California’s Chabad House on January 11, 2015. (Kelly Hartog/The Times of Israel)
January 17, 2015, 8:13 pm
Israel’s chief rabbi schools Californian Jewish students
David Lau fields questions on terrorism, ultra-Orthodox in the IDF and Israel’s fragmented society
By Kelly Hartog
Jay Leno with Neomi Zvi, Israel's first full-time female paramedic, at the Friends of Magen David Adom Beverly Hills gala. (Orly Halevy)
October 26, 2014, 1:35 pm
MDA honors ‘Protective Edge’ medics at Beverly Hills gala
Jay Leno hosts and Paul Anka woos American Friends of Magen David Adom event, which raises $6m.
By Kelly Hartog
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti at the city's annual Fourth of July march, 2014. (Courtesy)
October 6, 2014, 5:35 am
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti studies Talmud ‘to connect with ethics’
Affectionately called the ‘kosher burrito,’ the multi-cultural Jewish-Mexican-American plans to visit Israel soon
By Kelly Hartog
Israel Consul General In LA David Siegel addresses the memorial for fallen lone soldier Max Steinberg. (Credit; Orly Halevy)
August 14, 2014, 3:07 pm
1,000 gather in LA at memorial for Max Steinberg
Friends and family tell of the prankster with a huge heart who laid down his life for Israel and the Jewish people
By Kelly Hartog
Office of Los Angeles City Council. Caption: LA City Councilmember Bob Blumenfeld addresses Los Angeles City Council chambers. (courtesy)
August 7, 2014, 11:58 pm
LA leaders hold moment of silence in solidarity with Israel
Mayor Garcetti says he stands by Israel’s ‘right to meet its obligation to protect its citizens’
By Kelly Hartog
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