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Tuesday’s Democratic congressional primary pits incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette against left-wing challenger Melat Kiros, who is hoping to ride the wave of recent DSA wins in NYC. -- The post Learn more

Anti-Zionist targeting of Wiener and another Jewish politician further inflames tensions on the left. -- The post Jewish, LGBTQ and progressive groups denounce Pride harassment of Jewish politician Scott Wiener Learn more

The paper creates a new beat about Jews at a time of communal anguish and criticism of the Times' coverage of Israel. -- The post New York Times hires Atlantic’s Learn more

The exhibition prompted the resignation of the museum’s only Jewish board member. -- The post Canadian Museum for Human Rights opens ‘Nakba’ exhibit amid pushback from Jewish leaders appeared first Learn more
Three individuals and a grassroots group received the 2026 Wdzięczność–Gratitude–Hakarat Hatov Awards in Lublin for strengthening Jewish-Polish ties and preserving Holocaust memory. Learn more
Aryeh Lightstone, an adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, held direct talks with representatives of the terror group in recent months. Learn more
Tehran stated its delegation is seeking to enforce ceasefire terms after recent exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz. Learn more

The Apple TV drama combines espionage, family conflict and psychological suspense in a gripping story about how far a mother will go to save her daughter. Learn more
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