Posts Tagged: Chicago
New Fellowship Connects Jewish Students Across the World
With antisemitism surging on college campuses across the Western world, Hillel International and the Matanel Foundation have selected 15 Jewish students for a spot in...
Antisemitic Assaults, Threats Continue Across US With Spate of Incidents
The American Jewish community continues to be battered by antisemitic hate incidents across the US, forcing law enforcement to stay hot on the trails of...
Pope Leo Urges Unity for Divided Church, Vows Not To Be ‘Autocrat’
Pope Leo XIV formally began his reign on Sunday by reaching out to conservatives who felt orphaned under his predecessor, calling for unity, vowing to...
Jewish Groups Blast Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for Wearing Keffiyeh During Arab Heritage Event
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson donned a Palestinian keffiyeh this week to commemorate Arab American Heritage Month, drawing outrage from Jewish organizations in the Windy City. The...
Jewish Students ‘Brutally’ Assaulted at DePaul University in Chicago
Two Jewish students participating in a pro-Israel demonstration at DePaul University in Chicago on Wednesday were "brutally" assaulted by two ruffians who concealed their identities...
Chicago Police Announce Hate Crime, Terror Charges Against Gunman Accused of Shooting Orthodox Jew
JNS.org — Chicago is adding one felony count each of terror and hate-crime charges to the 14 felony charges it has brought against Sidi Mohamed...
Calls Mount for Chicago Public School Board President to Resign for Antisemitic Comments
Jewish groups and Chicago officials are demanding the resignation of the city's new president of public schools, citing his lengthy history of making what critics...
Jewish Man Shot in Chicago on Way to Synagogue, No Hate Crime Charges Filed
A Jewish man was shot on his way to synagogue in Chicago in broad daylight on Saturday, according to the Chicago Police Department. The man, 39,...
Jewish NGOs to Host Sideline Events at Democratic National Convention
JNS.org - While presidential nominee Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz take hits from both right and left for their stances on Israel, the...
Pro-Hamas Protesters Show Up at Jewish Illinois Officials’ Homes, Declare ‘No Sleep for War Criminals’
Pro-Hamas agitators roamed the streets of the greater Chicago area over the weekend, harassing Jewish residents and fostering unrest in their campaign to pressure elected...
NYC Law Firm Rescinds Offers to Ivy League Students Who Signed Anti-Israel Letters After Hamas Massacre
Davis Polk & Wardwell, a major New York City law firm, said on Tuesday that it had rescinded job offers to three students at Harvard...
Chicago Synagogues, Jewish School, Kosher Shops Targeted in Weekend String of Vandalism
Chicago police are investigating after a Jewish school and synagogue were vandalized with antisemitic graffiti on Sunday, a day after several other attacks on Jewish...
Anti-Zionist Students in Chicago ‘Honor’ Palestinian Islamic Jihad Leader, Members Killed in Gaza
Anti-Zionist students held a "die-in" protest in downtown Chicago last Wednesday to "honor and remember" Palestinians in the Gaza Strip who were killed during recent...
Chicago Police Search for Suspect Caught on Camera Attempting to Burn Synagogue
JNS.org – Chicago police are searching for a suspect who allegedly attempted to set fire at Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel Congregation in the Lakeview neighborhood on Sunday...
