Massachusetts
Albert Axelrad, Brandeis Hillel rabbi who championed pluralism and social justice, dies at 87
Although dedicated to egalitarian prayer that offers equal roles for men and women, Axelrad often attended Orthodox and other non-egalitarian services.
'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts amid legal troubles
Single holdout juror blocking verdict in Lindsay Clancy murder trial, defense bids removal of juror
Massachusetts progressive Markey, a longtime Israel critic, expected to rout centrist challenger
Israel Horovitz, playwright who was accused of sexual assault, dies at 81
Horovitz wrote more than 70 plays and was the founding artistic director of Gloucester Stage in Massachusetts.
Investigational drug proven to prolong survival of ALS patients - study
The median overall survival for all CENTAUR study participants being administered AMX0035 was 6.5 months longer than the group originally randomized to placebo.
Trial date set for alleged attempted arson of MA Jewish nursing home
Prosecutors recently found new evidence for the case that demands investigating, and a tentative trial date has been set for November.
Is social distancing enough to prevent coronavirus spread on long flights?
"Long flights not only can lead to importation of COVID-19 cases but also can provide conditions for superspreader events," significant findings show as countries resume international travel.
First Jewish Massachusetts chief Justice, Ralph Gants' memory lives on
Judges, lawyers, political figures and community leaders remembered Gants as a legal giant, passionate in his dedication to equal justice and steeped in compassion for people from all walks of life.
Jewish former Marine wins Massachusetts Democratic congressional primary
He links to a full position paper on Israel and other Jewish issues on his website; in it he notes that he experienced antisemitism in the military.
Jewish progressive Morse loses bid to oust incumbent in Massachusets race
In the state’s 8th Congressional District, Robbie Goldstein, a 36-year-old progressive political newcomer, lost to incumbent Rep. Steven Lynch, one of the House’s more conservative Democrats.
3 House races, 6 Jewish candidates in the Massachusetts primaries
The campaign has been dogged by controversy, but the impact is not at all clear
Pro-BDS congressional candidate source of concern for Massachusetts Jews
Ihssane Leckey is openly supportive of the BDS movement, and has gained the support of Ilhan Omar and Linda Sarsour.
Jewish candidate Alex Morse faces inappropriate relationships allegations
In a statement to the newspaper, Morse said he had exercised “poor judgment” in having relationships with college students.
