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How the Democratic Party in America lost its way on Israel, Jews - opinion

The Democratic Party’s changing stance on Jews and Israel has left many longtime supporters feeling uneasy.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, Ambler, Pennsylvania, July 29, 2024.
Rahm Emanuel, left, speaks with Yael Sternhell and Yoav Fromer during an event at Tel Aviv University, July 8, 2026.

‘True friends tell each other the truth’: Rahm Emanuel’s critique of Israel draws cheers - analysis

Chai Riders line up in this year’s Salute to Israel parade in Manhattan, May 31.

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

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


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.

Pentagon plans military deployment in Chicago, Washington Post reports

The planning, in the works for weeks, involves several options, including mobilizing at least a few thousand members of the National Guard as soon as September, the Post reported.

THE DOWNTOWN skyscrapers of Chicago rise against the backdrop of Lake Michigan.

US judge blocks Trump from withholding funds from Los Angeles, other sanctuary cities

Trump's orders targeted so-called sanctuary jurisdictions that have laws and policies that limit or prevent local law enforcement from assisting federal officers with civil immigration arrests.

US President Donald Trump an announcement in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 22, 2025

Amid antisemitism concerns, efforts to launch new Jewish high school in Chicago are underway

A new Jewish high school is being planned to be built in Chicago, aiming to fill a long-standing gap, and offering families a bold, local choice amid rising antisemitism.

A mock up of a new Jewish high school planned to open in Chicago in 2027

Rahm Emanuel lays blame on Israel for situation in Gaza: ‘They are responsible’

“You need to get food into that area, Gaza, to feed the people there and stop enforcing some type of collective punishment on the people of Gaza,” Rahm said.

Rahm Emanuel, pictured in August 2021 at Fox Business Network studios in New York City.

The long and winding road of aliyah - opinion

Yes, it’s good to touch the green, green grass of home.

CHICAGO: FABULOUS city on a lake.

A Chicago cinema canceled a pro-Israel movie screening, relented — then canceled again

“We regret any unintended offense our decision to cancel a privately organized, public film screening caused," Facets Film Forum said in a statement.

 Following the cancellation of "Bring the Family Home" by Facets, CJA rescheduled the screening at the Wilmette Theater in suburban Chicago on May 13, 2025.

Smashing windows, setting off fireworks: Pro-Palestine protesters swarm several cities

Protesters took to the streets over the weekend in Poland, Switzerland, the UK, the US, and other countries.

 A PRO-PALESTINIAN protest takes place in Chicago on October 8, 2023.

Brandon Johnson appointee resigns amid criticism for tearing down Israeli hostage poster

Ishan Daya was one of 20 appointees to Johnson’s new Chicago Fiscal Sustainability Working Group. His website identifies him as a community organizer focused on public safety and mental health.

 Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago.