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The Jewish News of Northern California

After protesters kept him from Trans March, Wiener sees surge of donations and support

by Cayla Labgold-Carroll June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

The mood was festive Friday evening as Jews gathered for a Shabbat celebration in Dolores Park ahead of the annual San Francisco Trans March. Organizers and attendees were unaware that […]

Jewish California CEO David Bocarsly speaks at the second day of the group's annual legislative summit in Sacramento, May 12, 2026. (Courtesy Jewish California)

Politics

California faculty union takes aim at Jewish group’s legislative win — again

by Niva Ashkenazi June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

A portrait of the late historian and resistance fighter Marc Bloch adorns the facade of the Pantheon before his induction ceremony along with his wife Simonne Vidal in Paris, France, June 23, 2026. (Li Yang/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images)

World

A Jewish hero’s elevation to the French Panthéon uncorks simmering divisions

by Shira Li Bartov June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Calif. state Sen. Scott Wiener, pictured here speaking during the San Francisco Independent Media Coalition’s congressional candidate forum on April 15, 2026, was berated by an anti-Zionist activist in a viral video on June 24. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)

Bay Area

Video of anti-Zionist activist hounding Scott Wiener goes viral

by Lea Loeb June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Jan Reicher (left) and Debbie Findling are encouraging Wexner Heritage Program alumni to donate to organizations supporting victims of sexual violence and trafficking. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)

Philanthropy

Wexner helped shape these Jewish leaders. Now they want a reckoning over his Epstein ties.

by Emma Goss June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Police attempt to detain protesters opposed to Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama in front of a government building in Tirana, Albania, June 2026. (Larry Luxner)

World

As protests over Jared Kushner’s Albania resort grow, antisemitic messages emerge

by Larry Luxner June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

A banner is held by pro-Israel fans outside Villa Park, home of the U.K. team Aston Villa, before its UEFA Europa League match against Israel, Nov. 6, 2025. (Jacob King/PA Images via Getty Images)

Sports

Israel’s path to the World Cup would be easier through Asia. Why is it sticking with Europe?

by Deborah Danan June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

The gift that keeps giving— for generations to come

by Special to J. June 26, 2026June 26, 2026

Protesters demonstrate outside the headquarters of AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee in Washington, D.C., March 13, 2024. (Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images)

U.S.

Half of Americans think the U.S. is ‘too supportive’ of Israel

by Jackie Hajdenberg June 25, 2026June 25, 2026

Jewish progressive Brad Lander celebrates his victory in the Democratic primary for New York's 10th congressional district with supporters, Brooklyn, New York, June 23, 2026. (Jackie Hajdenberg/JTA)

Politics

5 takeaways from the N.Y. primaries: Shifting Jewish power centers, King Mamdani and more

by Andrew Lapin June 25, 2026June 25, 2026