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Chicago man suspected of planning mass shooting against Hindus had white supremacist manifesto

Alexandros Paporakis, 19, of Palatine, was arrested on Sunday after an individual reported receiving concerning electronic communications from him, Palatine police said.

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A Chicago Police officer sits in his car as he monitors the area along Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, on June 18, 2021.
Portrait of Israeli writer Naomi Ragen, in Jerusalem, April 23, 2004.

Chicago Jewish theater drops Naomi Ragen play, says actors feared repercussions of working with her

Ragen told JTA that while it is “strange to get such a response from a Jewish venue,” particularly one whose mission statement includes Holocaust education, she is not angry.

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general view outside the Warren E. Burger Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse before a preliminary hearing for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer Christian Castro on September 18, 2026 in St Paul, Minnesota.

Immigration judge clears deportation of Milwaukee Muslim leader on security threat grounds

US President Donald Trump's administration, which has cracked down on pro-Palestinian voices, says Sarsour was convicted of throwing Molotov cocktails at the homes of Israeli armed forces.

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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani enters for a press conference to ask for the release of Federal Counterterrorism Funding in New York City, US, September 1, 2026.

Chicago hall, playground defaced with antisemitic grafitti, ADL opposes Mamdani plan

"This mayor does not treat the hatred facing Jewish New Yorkers as an emergency and refuses to recognize the different forms it takes,” the ADL said.

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Democratic Party tiptoes nimbly around Israel at DNC

The Democratic Party carefully navigated itself, avoiding major Israel-related controversies while sidestepping direct mentions of Israel in key speeches.

AUGUST 23, 2024ByHERB KEINON
US PRESIDENT Joe Biden, speaking to the Democratic National Convention on Monday, noticeably left the word “Israel” out of his speech, as if doing so would alienate part of the base the party is counting on in November to beat Trump.

Hersh Goldberg-Polin's childhood friend is raising awareness to bring him home

Jeremiah Smith talks about discovering his friend was being held by Hamas, and the steps he's taken to raise awareness to bring Hersch home.

AUGUST 23, 2024ByJULIE MANGURTEN WEINBERG
Jeremiah Smith and Ladante Clayborn are on a personal truck driving mission to raise awareness about the hostages.

Chicago Jews and Hindus unite in protest against violence in Bangladesh

Jewish and Hindu activists in Chicago joined forces to protest against Islamic extremism, terrorism, and violence in Bangladesh amongst pro-Palestinian protests nearby.

AUGUST 22, 2024ByJULIE MANGURTEN WEINBERG
Pro-palestinian demonstrators marched at a park near Chicago's West side, August 21, 2024

Schumer ends DNC speech criticizing Trump for 'antisemitic stereotypes,' omits hostages and Israel

Schumer, as the highest-ranking Jewish member of Congress, said he never wants his grandkids to face discrimination because of who they are. 

AUGUST 21, 2024ByHANNAH SARISOHN
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks to reporters accompanied by U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) following the weekly Senate caucus luncheons on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S

Hostage Square Chicago delivers artistic and urgent message

Staged in an empty lot for a single day just one mile down the street from the DNC, the artistic display spotlighted the eight American hostages captured or killed by Hamas on October 7.

AUGUST 21, 2024ByJULIE MANGURTEN WEINBERG
Andrea Weinstein standing beside a large milk carton bearing pictures of her sister and brother-in-law, Judith Weinstein and Gadi Haggai. They were out for an early morning walk near their home at Kibbutz Nir Oz when they were ambushed by terrorists on motorcycles, Weinstein said.

Biden faces DNC speech backlash, Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination

Harris-Walz platform on Israel explained • Uncommitted delegates tell Harris to make changes on Israel stance • Anti-Israel protests outside of DNC venue

AUGUST 19, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
DNC kicks off as anti and pro-Israel protesters demonstrate in Chicago, August 19, 2024.

Eyes of the Jewish world on Harris and Walz as DNC unfolds - editorial

As the DNC begins, Harris and Walz must affirm their commitment to Israel while addressing the growing divide within the party over the Israel-Hamas conflict.

AUGUST 19, 2024ByJPOST EDITORIAL
U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her newly chosen vice presidential running mate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz hold a campaign rally in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., August 6, 2024.

Reevaluating civic engagement: The IAC’s stand at the DNC amid rising antisemitism - opinion

Facing a surge in antisemitism, the IAC is amplifying its efforts at the DNC to ensure Jewish voices are heard and protected.

AUGUST 19, 2024ByAYA SHECHTER
THE UNITED CENTER in Chicago is adorned for the Democratic National Convention, which begins today. Civic engagement can alter the antisemitic landscape in the US, the writer insists.

Chicago bookstore removes novel from book club poll due to 'Zionist' author, sparking controversy

Chicago bookstore City Lit Books removed a novel from its book club poll due to concerns over the author’s Zionist views, sparking controversy.

JULY 23, 2024ByMICHAEL STARR
The book 'Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow' written by Jewish author Gabrielle Zevin.

Chicago passes ordinance against antisemitic and hateful flyers

Chicago's ordinance on unlawful threatening objects was amended to prohibit leaving hateful or threatening material intended or likely to intimidate, emotionally abuse, threaten, or slander a person.

JULY 21, 2024ByMICHAEL STARR
Chicago City Council Chamber