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A yeshiva school bus drives through Brooklyn on Sept. 12, 2022. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Education
Jewish schools — and their families — poised for windfall under new federal tax-credit program
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
A $1,700 federal tax credit established in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” realizes the dreams of Orthodox advocates.
A yeshiva school bus drives through Brooklyn on Sept. 12, 2022. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
July 9, 2025, 3:38 pm
Jewish schools — and their families — poised for windfall under new federal tax-credit program
A $1,700 federal tax credit established in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” realizes the dreams of Orthodox advocates.
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Florida Democrat, speaks during a Democratic Steering and Policy Committee hearing in the U.S. Capitol on April 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)
July 9, 2025, 2:13 pm
Jewish Democrats in Congress concerned about Zohran Mamdani’s anti-Israel positions
While some Jewish Dems have raised alarm at the mayoral candidate, others have cautiously endorsed him.
By Grace Gilson
A sign outside the Internal Revenue Service building in Washington, D.C., United States, on May 28, 2025. (STR/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
July 8, 2025, 8:04 am
IRS says religious institutions may endorse candidates, undoing a longstanding ban
The Johnson Amendment does not apply to houses of worship speaking to their congregations, the agency has ruled.
By Philissa Cramer
Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) speaking at a rally for then-Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris at the Alliant Energy Center, in Madison, Wis., on Sept. 20, 2024. (Credit: SecretName101 via Wikimedia Commons)
June 27, 2025, 11:09 am
White House demands congressman apologize for telling Jewish official ‘go back to 1930s Germany’
“This crazed antisemitic hatred from Democrats emboldens radicals to target Jewish Americans,” the deputy White House press secretary said.
By Mike Wagenheim
New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani addresses his supporters at a Democratic primary election night watch party in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago via Getty Images)
June 26, 2025, 11:02 am
Schumer and Nadler praise Mamdani, in sharp contrast to Jewish establishment
“There is a lot of concern right now,” UJA-Federation of New York said in a statement. Jewish progressive groups, on the other hand, were thrilled with the results.
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Voters cast their ballots at a polling station inside the Galleria at the Sunset Mall in Las Vegas, Nov. 5, 2024. (David Becker/Getty Images)
June 25, 2025, 4:28 pm
Majority of Republicans support US joining Israel-Iran conflict while majority of Democrats oppose
The new Quinnipiac University poll also found that the number of voters who say the U.S. is too supportive of Israel reached an all-time high.
By Grace Gilson
New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani greets supporters during an election night gathering in Queens, New York,June 24, 2025. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
June 25, 2025, 10:35 am
Zohran Mamdani’s win in NYC is a boost for the boycott Israel movement
The Democratic nominee for NYC mayor just earned the most support of any candidate who backs BDS.
By Philissa Cramer
Sen. John Fetterman (Photo courtesy of Shaare Torah Congregation); Sen. David McCormick (Photo courtesy of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from Washington D.C, via Wikimedia Commons)
June 25, 2025, 9:55 am
Sens. Fetterman and McCormick collaborate on resolution condemning antisemitism
“What’s right is right. I never poll test how it’s going to land,” Fetterman said.
By David Rullo
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani addresses accusations of antisemitism at a press conference Wednesday morning. (Screenshot)
June 18, 2025, 5:59 pm
In tearful address, Mamdani laments criticism following his ‘globalize the intifada’ comments
The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum weighed in after Mamdani declined to condemn the phrase.
By Grace Gilson
Rep. Summer Lee (Photo courtesy of summerlee.house.gov/press)
June 18, 2025, 1:51 pm
Lawmakers push to block US involvement in Iran as Trump signals willingness to join fight
“This is not our war,” said Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie.
By Grace Gilson
U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. (Credit: Pixabay)
June 10, 2025, 7:44 am
House passes bipartisan resolution decrying Jew-hatred by wide margin
“If Jewish Americans can’t walk freely in Boulder, or work safely in D.C. or celebrate Passover in their own homes without fear, then we indeed have failed as a nation." — Rep. Jeff Van Drew
By Jonathan D. Salant
Members of the Democratic Socialists of America gather outside of a Trump owned building on May Day, 2019 in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
May 29, 2025, 2:16 pm
DSA condemns Washington shooting after one of its factions praises the attack
Clash between the Democratic Socialists and one of the party’s caucuses reflects a broader split on the American far left over whether to praise or condemn the diplomats’ murders.
By Ben Sales
May 21, 2025, 6:52 am
Chronicle poll question
Are you pleased with the results of the May 20 primary election?
Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor spoke at the New Riverview Apartments one day before announcing his challenge to Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey. (Photo by Kalliyan Winder/Next Generation Newsroom)
May 20, 2025, 11:06 pm
Corey O’Connor wins Democratic mayoral primary
O'Connor likely to be next mayor of Pittsburgh
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a business session with the nation’s governors in the State Dining Room of the White House, Feb. 21, 2025. (Credit: Joyce N. Boghosian/White House)
May 18, 2025, 9:34 am
Trump names 4 Orthodox rabbis among advisors of his new Religious Liberty Commission
Two Jewish activists at right-wing advocacy groups are also among the 26 advisors.
By Grace Gilson
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