Chicago

At the Jewish Museum of Chicago, anti-Zionist Jewish artists explore identity and dissent

For the artists who have already been drawn to the Jewish Museum of Chicago, the endeavor has brought relief.

Gabriel Chalfin-Piney-González, the founder of the Jewish Museum of Chicago.
 US President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he departs for travel to Pennsylvania from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, July 15, 2025; illustrative.

Trump has no basis to deploy troops to Chicago, Democratic leader Jeffries says

THE DOWNTOWN skyscrapers of Chicago rise against the backdrop of Lake Michigan.

Pentagon plans military deployment in Chicago, Washington Post reports

US President Donald Trump an announcement in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 22, 2025

US judge blocks Trump from withholding funds from Los Angeles, other sanctuary cities


Amid antisemitism concerns, efforts to launch new Jewish high school in Chicago are underway

A new Jewish high school is being planned to be built in Chicago, aiming to fill a long-standing gap, and offering families a bold, local choice amid rising antisemitism.

A mock up of a new Jewish high school planned to open in Chicago in 2027

Rahm Emanuel lays blame on Israel for situation in Gaza: ‘They are responsible’

“You need to get food into that area, Gaza, to feed the people there and stop enforcing some type of collective punishment on the people of Gaza,” Rahm said.

Rahm Emanuel, pictured in August 2021 at Fox Business Network studios in New York City.

The long and winding road of aliyah - opinion

Yes, it’s good to touch the green, green grass of home.

CHICAGO: FABULOUS city on a lake.

A Chicago cinema canceled a pro-Israel movie screening, relented — then canceled again

“We regret any unintended offense our decision to cancel a privately organized, public film screening caused," Facets Film Forum said in a statement.

 Following the cancellation of "Bring the Family Home" by Facets, CJA rescheduled the screening at the Wilmette Theater in suburban Chicago on May 13, 2025.

Smashing windows, setting off fireworks: Pro-Palestine protesters swarm several cities

Protesters took to the streets over the weekend in Poland, Switzerland, the UK, the US, and other countries.

 A PRO-PALESTINIAN protest takes place in Chicago on October 8, 2023. The chant ‘From the river to the sea, Palestine shall be free!’ has been repeated ad nauseam; this chant calls for the annihilation of the State of Israel and the eviction of the Jewish people, the writer asserts.

Brandon Johnson appointee resigns amid criticism for tearing down Israeli hostage poster

Ishan Daya was one of 20 appointees to Johnson’s new Chicago Fiscal Sustainability Working Group. His website identifies him as a community organizer focused on public safety and mental health.

 Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson speaks during the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago.

We don’t know much about Leo XIV and the Jews, but he could be just the pope for us - opinion

The new pontiff resumed his predecessor’s calls for a ceasefire in his first Sunday address. Official church policy on Israel or the war is unlikely to change.

 Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost of the Unites States looks on from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, May 8, 2025.

Chicago mayor donned keffiyeh for Arab Heritage Month event, sparking outcry from Jewish groups

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s decision to wear a keffiyeh at an event sparked backlash from local Jewish leaders, citing concerns over antisemitic symbolism.

 Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson presides over a city council meeting as the Council discusses a symbolic resolution calling for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas, January 31, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Over 100 Chicago-area rabbis and cantors condemn Trump’s campus crackdown

Signatories of the letter included current and former leaders of synagogues and Jewish organizations across the denominational spectrum.

 To create a pre-recorded online service, Rabbi Lizzi Heydemann, center, and musicians and singers from Mishkan Chicago recorded the songs and prayers of the High Holidays in August 2020.

Chicago man charged with hate crime for attack of two Jewish DePaul students

The arrest comes as DePaul’s president has been summoned to testify in Congress about antisemitism on his campus.

 DePaul University in Chicago.

From Chicago to Tel Aviv and back: Dov Hammer and his harmonica record some blues in the Windy City

Harmonica master Hammer has been, almost singlehandedly, bringing the singular American art form to Israeli music fans for nearly three decades.

 DOV HAMMER playing the blues in Chicago.