Massachusetts
A play called ‘The Zionists’ turns the post-Oct. 7 discourse into a dysfunctional family drama
The new play is set to run through July 3 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and follows a family on vacation as they navigate their conflicting views on Israel in the post-Oct. 7 world.
Dozens charged in global insider trading scheme after making millions in illicit profits
Outrage after man dressed as Hitler, standing on Israeli flag, salutes Boston Marathon runners
Hampshire College, incubator of Yiddish Book Center, pioneer in Holocaust studies, to close
First Jewish Massachusetts chief Justice, Ralph Gants' memory lives on
Judges, lawyers, political figures and community leaders remembered Gants as a legal giant, passionate in his dedication to equal justice and steeped in compassion for people from all walks of life.
Jewish former Marine wins Massachusetts Democratic congressional primary
He links to a full position paper on Israel and other Jewish issues on his website; in it he notes that he experienced antisemitism in the military.
Jewish progressive Morse loses bid to oust incumbent in Massachusets race
In the state’s 8th Congressional District, Robbie Goldstein, a 36-year-old progressive political newcomer, lost to incumbent Rep. Steven Lynch, one of the House’s more conservative Democrats.
3 House races, 6 Jewish candidates in the Massachusetts primaries
The campaign has been dogged by controversy, but the impact is not at all clear
Pro-BDS congressional candidate source of concern for Massachusetts Jews
Ihssane Leckey is openly supportive of the BDS movement, and has gained the support of Ilhan Omar and Linda Sarsour.
Jewish candidate Alex Morse faces inappropriate relationships allegations
In a statement to the newspaper, Morse said he had exercised “poor judgment” in having relationships with college students.
Police arrest man for allegedly breaking into Massachusetts synagogue
On Wednesday, police responded to a report from Temple Emanuel Sinai and found a broken window as well as other physical damage.
Massachusetts mayor refuses to open houses of worship, despite orders
The city's religious population hasn't taken the news lightly.
Jewish nursing home has highest coronavirus death toll in Massachusetts
While the highest number of deaths reportedly came from the Leavitt Family Jewish Home in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, other nursing homes in the state had a similar number of deaths.
Massachusetts rabbis: Don't rush to reopen shuls even if allowed
Gov. Charlie Baker, a Republican, included houses of worship in the first phase of Massachusetts’ plan to resume operations after bringing coronavirus infections under control.
