Seattle
Jacob Frey, Jewish mayor of Minneapolis, defeats challenger who drew Mamdani comparisons
Jacob Frey defeats Democratic Socialist opponent Omar Fateh in Minneapolis mayoral race, signaling hope for Jewish voters concerned about anti-Israel rhetoric in the Democratic Party.
Lawsuit by former Israeli hostage against Palestine Chronicle thrown out by US Judge
Pro-Palestinian rally in Seattle marks year of Israeli strikes on Gaza
Some universities agreed to consider divesting from Israel
'Long live October 7:' Seattle activists praise Hamas and Hezbollah at rally
The activist urged others to advocate for Palestinian prisoners, because "Today's prisoners are yesterday's resistance fighters and tomorrow's leaders."
Seattle Jews to remount an antisemitism exhibit alone, after staff shut it down for Zionism
Museum leaders had announced the exhibit would be reconfigured and presented to the public at a different venue later in the summer.
Seattle museum staff walk out over antisemitism exhibit, forcing its early closure
The staffers protested after the Jewish Historical Society commenced the exhibit by explaining “Today, antisemitism is often disguised as anti-Zionism.”
Soaking in Seattle (and Tacoma)
If you’re planning a visit to Seattle and/or its sister city, Tacoma, it’s best to come equipped with foul-weather gear because it would be a shame to spend all your time indoors
Seattle synagogue vandalized amid antisemitic hate crime wave
According to The Seattle Times, "at least five Jewish institutions in Seattle have received suspicious envelopes, with four containing white powder, since Nov. 3."
US man sentenced for bringing Molotov Cocktails to Labor Day parade
Prosecutors stated that the man, Justin Christopher Moore from Washington, had intended to blow up the building of the Seattle Police Officers Guild.
Looking into Seattle's Sephardic Jewish history
While the Sephardic communal standard follows the norms of Jewish law, individual practice is varied but accepted.
US synagogue faces anti-Israel graffiti day before Holocaust Remembrance Day
The historic Seattle Reform synagogue had also been tagged with antisemitic graffiti six years ago.
Nissim Black's new Hanukkah song 'Victory' fights against antisemitism
The song is about taking a stance against anti-Jewish discrimination as well as the story of Hanukkah.
Man yells antisemitic statements, does Nazi salute at Seattle airport
The incident occurred while passengers were boarding a flight between Seattle, Washington to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.
Two Israelis die in accidents in Seattle, Georgia
Bassel Abu Shariki, a resident of the Negev, was seven months away from completing his medical degree.