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Chicago man charged with threatening to 'shoot up' a Jewish synagogue, arrested in Florida
3+ hour, 17+ min ago (174+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Chicago man has been charged with threatening to "shoot up" a Jewish synagogue. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago says Timothy Holmes, 31, publicly posted the threat on X on March 3. It was made in reply to a post…...
Over 90% of Jewish people in US say they feel less safe, following violent attacks in past year
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (144+ words) Over 90% of Jewish people in US say they feel less safe, following violent attacks in past year'ABC7 Chicago Over 90% of Jewish people in US say they feel less safe, following violent attacks in past year CHICAGO (WLS) -- Over 90% of Jewish…...
In recorded message, Rob Reiner urged resiliency for Holocaust survivors at Hanukkah event
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (464+ words) JERUSALEM -- In a video message recorded weeks before he was killed, Hollywood icon Rob Reiner urged Holocaust survivors participating in a Hanukkah ceremony on Thursday to "be resilient" during difficult times. Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found stabbed to…...
Hanukkah 2025: Everything you need to know about the Jewish holiday
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (369+ words) This year, Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday, December 14, 2025 and ends with nightfall on Monday, December 22, 2025. Hanukkah 2025: Everything you need to know about the Jewish holiday The first night of Hanukkah falls on Sunday, Dec. 14. Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah) is…...
Community comes together after antisemitic vandalism at Vernon Hills synagogue
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (348+ words) VERNON HILLS, Ill. (WLS) -- A Jewish congregation is turning hate into love after someone graffitied their property with antisemitic remarks. The Vernon Hills synagogue printed out all the letters of support that have been sent in, covering themselves with love not…...
Rev. Pfleger of St. Sabina Church leads multi-faith protest outside Israeli Consulate of Chicago
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (351+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- The call for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages got louder Thursday, with a protest in front of the Israeli Consulate in Chicago. From a peaceful Chicago protest to a larger and louder one…...
Chicago Palestine Film Festival celebrating 24th year
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (149+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago Palestine Film Festival is back, now in its 24th year and going strong. The work of filmmakers from around the world can be seen at the Gene Siskel Film Center in the ... Chicago Palestine Film Festival celebrating…...