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Resolution supports Israel's right to self-defense

In first official act of 2024, Kansas State Legislature passes resolution supporting Israel, rejecting antisemitism.

Resolution supports Israel's right to self-defense

Two top American basketball teams head to Israel and the UAE

Arizona and Kansas State men’s basketball teams are headed to Israel and the UAE for Abraham Accords-inspired trip.

Two top American basketball teams head to Israel and the UAE

Kansas proclaims May as Jewish American Heritage Month

'Kansas recognizes our Jewish American community and the important contributions they’ve made throughout our history and culture.'

Kansas proclaims May as Jewish American Heritage Month

US woman led all-female ISIS group, planned to blow up college

A Kansas mother discussed smuggling terrorists across the US border and blowing up shopping malls in the Midwest with the leader of ISIS.

US woman led all-female ISIS group, planned to blow up college

Wichita, Kansas, adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

CAM applauds passage of IHRA Working Definition adoption by Wichita as best response to antisemitism.

Wichita, Kansas, adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism

Kansas high school basketball players filmed giving Nazi salutes

Players on a Kansas high school basketball team were recently filed in a 'horrific' video giving Nazi salutes while a German song played.

Kansas high school basketball players filmed giving Nazi salutes

Kansas lawmaker tests positive for COVID after being vaccinated

Rep. Sharice Davids announces she has tested positive for COVID-19 but is experiencing only mild symptoms.

Kansas lawmaker tests positive for COVID after being vaccinated

Led by GOP, Kansas House approves pro-Israel statement

Resolution passes with overwhelming Republican support, only four Democrats vote in favor.

Led by GOP, Kansas House approves pro-Israel statement

Man who killed people in Kansas Jewish sites dies in prison

Frazier Glenn Miller Jr. testified that he wanted to kill Jews and was sentenced to death after he shot and killed three people.

Man who killed people in Kansas Jewish sites dies in prison

Kansas: Dem nominee who admitted to harassing girls drops out

College student who won Democratic nomination for state House seat in Kansas drops out after admitting to harassing girls online.

Kansas: Dem nominee who admitted to harassing girls drops out

Newspaper drops cartoon likening mask requirement to Holocaust

After backlash, Kansas newspaper removes cartoon likening requirement to wear a mask to the Holocaust.

Newspaper drops cartoon likening mask requirement to Holocaust

Biden wins Kansas Democratic primary

Former Vice President wins won 76.9% in Kansas' vote-by-mail contest.

Biden wins Kansas Democratic primary

Pompeo decides against Senate bid

Secretary of State informs Senate Majority Leader he will not run for Senate in Kansas this year.

Pompeo decides against Senate bid

4 killed in Kansas bar shooting

9 shot, 4 killed in mass shooting in Kansas City. Shooter still at large.

4 killed in Kansas bar shooting

ACLU lawsuit in Kansas against state BDS law dismissed

Lawsuit backed by ACLU against Kansas anti-BDS law requiring state contractors not to boycott Israel dismissed by court.

ACLU lawsuit in Kansas against state BDS law dismissed

US man who killed Indian immigrant sentenced to life

Court sentences man who screamed 'get out of my country' at Indians to life in prison, federal court debates death penalty.

US man who killed Indian immigrant sentenced to life

Rabbis urge Kansas lawmaker not to compare abortion to Holocaust

Jewish group calls on Republican state lawmaker from Kansas to refrain from comparing abortions to Nazi genocide of Jews in World War II.

Rabbis urge Kansas lawmaker not to compare abortion to Holocaust

University of Kansas opens kosher kitchen in student dining hall

University of Kansas teams up with Chabad to offer kosher dinners once a week.

University of Kansas opens kosher kitchen in student dining hall

Court blocks Kansas anti-BDS legislation

Federal judge temporarily blocks Kansas' anti-BDS following challenge by American Civil Liberties Union.

Court blocks Kansas anti-BDS legislation

Mennonites and BDS

Mennonites and  BDS

ACLU challenges anti-BDS law

American Civil Liberties Union files lawsuit against Kansas law banning state business with companies that support the BDS movement.

ACLU challenges anti-BDS law

Man robs bank to escape wife, gets sentenced to house arrest

Man says he robbed Kansas City bank to go to jail - and get away from his wife. Judge sentences him to six months imprisonment - at home.

Man robs bank to escape wife, gets sentenced to house arrest

Kansas passes anti-BDS bill

Knasas becomes the 21st state to ban state from doing business with companies which boycott Israel.

Kansas passes anti-BDS bill

Kansas shooting kills 1, injures 1

Indian man killed, another wounded in suspected Kansas hate crime.

Kansas shooting kills 1, injures 1

Cruz defeats Trump in Kansas, Maine

Senator Ted wins in Kansas and Maine, battles with Donald Trump for Kentucky as primaries continue.

Cruz defeats Trump in Kansas, Maine

At least 4 dead in series of shootings in Kansas

At least four people killed and up to 20 injured in a series of shootings in Hesston, Kansas.

At least 4 dead in series of shootings in Kansas

Army Dropout Blocked from Bombing Kansas Base

John T. Booker arrested as he tried to blow up base with dud provided by federal agents, becoming latest in string of American jihadists.

Army Dropout Blocked from Bombing Kansas Base

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Obama Warns: No Place for Religious Violence in the US

US President Barack Obama condemns anti-Semitism Monday, after suspect in shooting revealed to be former KKK member.

Obama Warns: No Place for Religious Violence in the US

'It is Important that Israeli Society Appreciate IDF Soldiers'

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz commends IDF in light of Yitzhar events, condemns 'slap in the face' to combat soldiers.

'It is Important that Israeli Society Appreciate IDF Soldiers'

Netanyahu Condemns Kansas Shootings, Vows to 'Fight Pestilence'

Prime Minister commits to fighting 'hatred of Jews' after horrific anti-Semitic shootings.

Netanyahu Condemns Kansas Shootings, Vows to 'Fight Pestilence'

Hamas-Linked Group Sends Jews Condolences

CAIR condemns 'extremist ideologies' behind Kansas shooting of Jewish facilities; President Obama is 'heartbroken'.

Hamas-Linked Group Sends Jews Condolences

Kansas Jewish Facilities Shooter Is Former KKK Leader

Police identify suspect in shooting that killed three as Fraiser Glenn Cross Jr., alias of former Ku Klux Klan white supremacist leader.

Kansas Jewish Facilities Shooter Is Former KKK Leader