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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


Advocates decry ‘pogrom on the playground’ after Jewish children targeted in Chicago on Oct. 7

The incident took place on Oct. 7, during the second anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, in Shawnee Park, which is located blocks from a number of the town’s Orthodox synagogues.

Five Jewish children were shot with pellet guns at Shawnee Park in Skokie, Illinois on Oct. 7, 2025.

Trump calls for Chicago mayor, Illinois governor to be jailed

"Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect ICE Officers! Governor Pritzker also!" Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson sits for an interview with Reuters at his office located at City Hall, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. September 29, 2025.

Dozens of Northwestern students face penalties for boycotting required antisemitism training video

The students are boycotting the video over what they allege is “biased” content in the video, which the university began requiring this year in response to allegations of antisemitism.

Banners hanging from the fence outside Northwestern University during a pro-Palestinian protest, Evanston, Illinois, April 27, 2024.

In anti-ICE protest, Illinois Democrats tear-gassed, pepper-sprayed by federal agents

Violent clashes between US immigration officials and protesters continue in the aftermath of Trump's immigration crackdown.

Federal agents push protesters out of the main drive way for the Broadview ICE detention facility, after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered increased federal law enforcement presence to assist in crime prevention, in Broadview, Illinois, U.S. September 19, 2025

Chicago hearing on antisemitism was 'insulting,' and ‘silenced Jewish voices,’ leaders tell 'Post'

Alderman Debra Silverstein criticized the hearing, arguing that of the 30 people invited by Mayor Brandon Johnson, only two were victims of anti-Jewish hate.

Alderman Debra Silverstein of Chicago's 50th ward.

United Airlines to resume flights to Tel Aviv from Chicago, Washington DC

Flights from Chicago to Tel Aviv will resume on November 1st, and flights from DC will resume on the 2nd. This is the first time United has operated these routes since 2023. 

Transportation Minister Miri Regev met with Senior officials from United Airlines to plan the resumption of flights to Tel Aviv from Chicago and DC.

Chicago mayor says police will not aid federal troops or agents, ahead of Trump intervention

Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order aimed at preparing Chicago for any US enforcement operation and urged the Republican president to reverse course.

Federal police vehicles belonging to the Department of Homeland Security sit parked next to the Federal Plaza in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., August 26, 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the US military might deploy to Chicago.

Remembering Rabbi Berel Wein: A beloved Jewish storyteller - opinion

Working side by side with Rabbi Wein to reimagine his book ‘Triumph of Survival’ - and the insights that stayed with me.

RABBI BEREL WEIN, z”l, director, The Destiny Foundation; with Ashley Lazarus, film director, Destiny Films.

At the Jewish Museum of Chicago, anti-Zionist Jewish artists explore identity and dissent

For the artists who have already been drawn to the Jewish Museum of Chicago, the endeavor has brought relief.

Gabriel Chalfin-Piney-González, the founder of the Jewish Museum of Chicago.

Trump has no basis to deploy troops to Chicago, Democratic leader Jeffries says

In the wake of Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, DC, the president has now set his sights on Chicago.

 US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he departs for travel to Pennsylvania from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, July 15, 2025; illustrative.