These are the Jewish stories that most captured our attention in the year 5779 and whose ramifications are likely to continue to play out in the year to come.
The attacks in Pittsburgh and Poway deeply shook the American Jewish community, though many took heart from the widespread condemnations emanating from the highest political offices and the expressions of solidarity from the wider community.
More than three-quarters of American Jews cast their ballots for Democratic candidates as the party swept to power in the House in midterm congressional elections.
Rep. Ilhan Omar came under fire for a series of tweets that were criticized as anti-Semitic. Later, Israel denied entry to her and another freshman Muslim congresswoman, prompting wide criticism.
Michael Steinhardt, the Jewish megadonor who helped found Birthright Israel and supports a wide range of Jewish institutions, was accused of a pattern of propositioning and sexually inappropriate remarks to women.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a public health emergency and ordered people living in four heavily Orthodox Zip codes in Brooklyn to be vaccinated or pay fines.
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