Jewish Telegraphic Agency
- Wesley Bell projected to defeat Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic primary heavily focused on AIPAC August 4, 2026The race for Bell’s congressional seat was a rematch between candidates who take sharply different stances on Israel. -- The post Wesley Bell projected to defeat Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic primary heavily focused on AIPAC appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Sharon Udasin
- El-Sayed takes lead over Stevens in Michigan Senate primary with large focus on Israel August 4, 2026The closely watched Democratic race has been a national test of the party’s divisions over the Jewish state. -- The post El-Sayed takes lead over Stevens in Michigan Senate primary with large focus on Israel appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Grace Gilson
- With 2 current films, director Rachel Israel offers comic relief for Jewish trauma August 4, 2026In "The Floaters" and "Influenced," the New York filmmaker shows Jewish identity as the backdrop for friendship, family and ambition rather than antisemitism or crisis. -- The post With 2 current films, director Rachel Israel offers comic relief for Jewish trauma appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Stephen Silver
- Archaeologists uncover treasures of Vilnius’ Great Synagogue as Lithuanian Jews dispute its future August 4, 2026Plans for the recovered ruins have sparked a debate over what should be built on the site, and who gets to decide. -- The post Archaeologists uncover treasures of Vilnius’ Great Synagogue as Lithuanian Jews dispute its future appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Shira Li Bartov
- A Maimonides statue in Córdoba was defaced. His writings have an answer to hate. August 4, 2026A rabbi explores how the great Jewish thinker understood antisemitism — and why he believed attempts to erase the Jews are doomed. -- The post A Maimonides statue in Córdoba was defaced. His writings have an answer to hate. appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin
- Reform UK deputy leader faces inquiry over Israel visit August 4, 2026Richard Tice says the complaint stems from what he describes as antisemitic claims of “pro-Israel influence.” -- The post Reform UK deputy leader faces inquiry over Israel visit appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Kelly Hartog
- Anti-Jewish hate crimes in New York grow even as violent crime across the city decreases August 4, 2026A string of high-profile attacks last month has Jews on alert. -- The post Anti-Jewish hate crimes in New York grow even as violent crime across the city decreases appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Shira Li Bartov
- Lawn signs for Abdul, door knocking for Haley: Michigan Jews split in Senate Democratic primary August 4, 2026Abdul El-Sayed’s critical rhetoric on Israel has pushed some Jewish voters into the arms of opponent Haley Stevens – but attracted others. -- The post Lawn signs for Abdul, door knocking for Haley: Michigan Jews split in Senate Democratic primary appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Grace Gilson
- Cori Bush promised to bury AIPAC. Her rematch with Wesley Bell in Missouri tests that. August 4, 2026The pro-Israel lobby is once again working to boost Bell, whose support for the Jewish state has remained strong heading into Tuesday's Democratic congressional primary. -- The post Cori Bush promised to bury AIPAC. Her rematch with Wesley Bell in Missouri tests that. appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Sharon Udasin
- The Met’s plan to honor designer John Galliano puts Jewish ideas of repentance to the test August 3, 2026Before announcing a 2027 exhibition, the museum brought Galliano together with rabbis to discuss his 2011 antisemitic and racist remarks. -- The post The Met’s plan to honor designer John Galliano puts Jewish ideas of repentance to the test appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Andrew Silow-Carroll