Seattle
Lawsuit by former Israeli hostage against Palestine Chronicle thrown out by US Judge
On Friday 31 January 2025, District Judge Tiffany Cartwright ruled that "Jan's complaint does not allege actual knowledge [and therefore] his compensation allegations must be dismissed."
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
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.
Orthodox protesters again disrupt prayer at Western Wall as monthly ritual repeats
Thousands of black-attired young yeshiva students swarmed a group of about 100 women and a dozen men who accompanied them to the Western Wall.