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After chronicling Jewish history, Oscar-winning filmmaker Richard Trank begins new life in Israel
“Every time she and I came here, there was always a sadness when we knew we had to leave,” Trank said of the country whose story shaped his career.
FDA reverses lettuce warning: Taylor Farms cyclospora test was a false positive
Israel should have escorted Ro Khanna on his West Bank visit - opinion
California Gov. Newsom says West Bank annexation, Netanyahu could lead Israel into apartheid state
Redomestication: How businesses are escaping California, New York, and Washington State
Ousted Ben & Jerry's board chair sues Unilever, alleging defamation
Mittal is seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages.
Gavin Newsom says he regrets using the word ‘apartheid’ to describe Israel
While not answering the question of whether he considers himself a Zionist, California Gov. Gavin Newsom emphasized that his objections are to the current Israeli government, not Israel as a state.
American demand for kosher wine strong despite national decline in wine consumption
Royal Wine, the largest distributor of kosher wine in the United States, saw slower growth this year than in previous years, but growth nonetheless.
Wine Talk: The three musketeers
Tzora and Flam wineries make history, becoming the first Israelis to own a Bordeaux estate with Château Tour du Haut-Moulin.
‘Buffer zones’ come to California, as a lawmaker proposes limiting protests near houses of worship
Supporters say the bill is needed amid a rise in antisemitism and a wave of demonstrations outside synagogues, including at Los Angeles’ Wilshire Boulevard Temple and Adas Torah.
Grapevine, March 20, 2026: A legislative battle against Jews
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Jews were beaten in San Jose because politicians chose to demonize them - opinion
A witness said the attackers moved with deliberate, focused fury.
California sues Oakland school district, saying district ignored order to address antisemitism
In January, the department ordered the Oakland Unified School District to send letters to families and staff condemning antisemitism and take several other steps. The lawsuit says the district failed
FBI warns Iran may launch drone attacks on US West Coast in response to war - report
"We recently acquired information that as of early February 2026, Iran allegedly aspired to conduct a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles," the alert read.
