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Jew vs Jew: New York, Israel, and the crisis of Jewish solidarity - opinion

As antisemitism rises, the widening rift among Jews over Israel raises urgent questions about Jewish unity.

Chai Riders line up in this year’s Salute to Israel parade in Manhattan, May 31.
Gary Sinise receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, surrounded by armed guard, 2017.

'I am a grateful American': Gary Sinise hopes to bring his mission of service to Israel - interview

A delegation of Chicago faith leaders meet with Pope Leo XIV on May 28, 2026.

Chicago rabbi gifts Pope Leo XIV a White Sox kippah during Vatican visit

Greek Culture Minister Lina Mendoni with five artifacts returned to Greece by a family from Chicago, April 28, 2026.

Finally returning home: American family repatriates five ancient artifacts to Greece


Jewish School in Chicago secures new head, building for fall 2027 debut

A new Jewish high school in downtown Chicago has appointed its first head of school. Set to open in 2027, it will offer a unique blend of rigorous academics and Jewish pride.

Richard H. Cuenca, the newly appointed head of school for the forthcoming Davis School in Chicago, stands inside the campus as construction continues.

Feds charge Chicago man with threatening to ‘shoot up a synagogue’ after Khamenei’s killing

Timothy Holmes, 31, posted other antisemitic comments in response to posts about Israel, including “the jew will be destroyed and discarded.”

The logo of the Federal Bureau of Investigations.

Chicago health inspectors flag sanitation problems at Trump hotel restaurant

Plumbing problems in the prep area caused sinks to drain wastewater onto the kitchen floor.

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Border Patrol agent heard calling to 'get aggressive' in video of Chicago shooting

The bodycam footage challenges the Trump administration's account, with additional evidence suggesting the agent had bragged about his marksmanship after the shooting.

A US Border Patrol officer stands behind tape during demonstrators' standoff with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and federal officers in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, October 4, 2025.

Judge orders release of 5-year-old, father detained in Minnesota ICE raid

Trump orders federal agents to stay away from Democratic-led cities • Chicago mayor tells police to probe allegations of illegal activity by immigration agents

A pair of protestors are detained during a protest at the South Texas Family Residential Center, where Adrian Conejo and his son Liam Conejo Ramos, who were detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minnesota, were being held on January 28, 2026.

Chicago unanimously adopts IHRA definition, becoming second largest US city to do so

"This is the biggest victory for the Jewish people in Chicago in a very long time," student leader Michael Kaminsky, who spearheaded the bill, told The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday.

Michael Kaminsky, Alderman Raymond Lopez, and Jake Rymer  decided to change the written law to "define antisemitism fully and completely."

Alex Bregman, who drew a Jewish star on his cap after October 7, inks $175M deal with the Cubs

Bregman's contract with the Chicago Cubs is the second-largest contract ever signed by a Jewish ballplayer, behind Max Fried’s $218 million contract in 2024.

Alex Bregman meets the media during his first press conference after signing with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on January 15, 2026.

Major cities cancel NYE events over security concerns - what are they?

New Year’s Eve celebrations were canceled or restricted in several major cities amid terror threats, with authorities citing crowd risks and recent attack warnings.

 The "family fireworks”, also known as the Country fireworks displayed three hours before midnight every year ahead of the main show at midnight, fill the sky over the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney on New Year's Eve on December 31, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

Middle Israel: Qatar’s infiltration into the PMO is ultimate violation of Israeli trust - opinion

Political betrayal has been altogether legitimized when the betrayed was not an individual but an entire country.

A PERSON holds a flag of Qatar and money, as protesters march to Jerusalem during an anti-government demonstration on March 19, 2025.

Supreme Court blocks Trump plan to deploy National Guard to Chicago area

"At this preliminary stage, the Government has failed to identify a source of authority that would allow the military to execute the laws in Illinois," the court's majority declared.

US President Donald Trump attends a press conference, as he makes an announcement about the Navy's "Golden Fleet" at Mar-a-lago in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 22, 2025.