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Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Chicago's Israeli consulate to protest settler violence

Protesters chanted “Israel out of Palestine, long live the intifada,” "From the river to the sea, Palestine is almost free," and "Netanyahu, you will see, Palestine will be free." 

 Pro-Palestine protesters demonstrate near the Consulate General of Israel during the second day of the Democratic National Convention on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois; Illustrative.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, Ambler, Pennsylvania, July 29, 2024.

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

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


New Chicago Board of Ed. President to remain despite calls for his resignation over antisemitism

This new scandal comes amid the furor that followed Mayor Johnson's refusal to state that the victim of a shooting earlier this week was Jewish.

 Reverend Mitchell Ikenna Johnson

Chicago mayor under fire days after antisemitic shooting

Chicago mayor faces backlash from Jewish leaders for failing to acknowledge antisemitic nature of synagogue shooting, while Senator Durbin explicitly condemns rising antisemitism.

 Speakers from left to right: David Goldenberg, Shlomo Soroka, Rabbi Levi Mostofsky

Chicago Jewish man on way to synagogue shot by attacker shouting 'Allahu Akhbar'

The attacker was shot multiple times, and is now in being treated in a hospital in critical condition, Bruno added.

 Chicago police at March on DNC, Chicago, Illinois, US, August 19, 2024.

Chicago woman made aliyah in 1973 and became part of Israel's story

Judy Selig Grossman is a part of the story of Israel. Her connection to the Land of Israel and to the nation of Israel is constant. 

 Judy Selig Grossman: From Chicago to Jerusalem, 1973

From Skokie to Chicago: Confronting enduring antisemitism - opinion

From Skokie to Chicago, the fight against Jew-hatred persists as the Jewish community faces new challenges.

 A PROTEST in support of Palestinians in Gaza takes place on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, last week. ‘I was shocked to discover that lovers of Israel were denied permission to rally and to march during the DNC,’ says the writer.

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.

 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.

 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.

 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. 

 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.

 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.