Massachusetts

Single holdout juror blocking verdict in Lindsay Clancy murder trial, defense bids removal of juror

If the jury does not reach a verdict and a mistrial is declared, prosecutors would need to decide whether to retry the case, which has included more than 80 witnesses and more than 300 exhibits.

Lindsay Clancy watches the jury file in at the end of the day without a verdict in the triple murder trial of the Duxbury mother in Plymouth Superior Court, in Plymouth, Massachusetts, US, August 31, 2026.
 Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) speaks on Capitol Hill during the Patriotic Millionaires Tell the Rich: "PAY YOUR TAXES" press conference on April 15, 2026 in Washington, DC

Massachusetts progressive Markey, a longtime Israel critic, expected to rout centrist challenger

In “The Zionists, A Family Storm,” a Jewish clan’s vacation is torn apart by tensions over Israel and Palestine.

A play called ‘The Zionists’ turns the post-Oct. 7 discourse into a dysfunctional family drama 

 (ILLUSTRATIVE) Four thousand US dollars are counted out by a banker counting currency at a bank in Westminster, Colorado November 3, 2009.

Dozens charged in global insider trading scheme after making millions in illicit profits


Trial date set for alleged attempted arson of MA Jewish nursing home

Prosecutors recently found new evidence for the case that demands investigating, and a tentative trial date has been set for November.

Ruth's House assisted living in Longmeadow, MA

Is social distancing enough to prevent coronavirus spread on long flights?

"Long flights not only can lead to importation of COVID-19 cases but also can provide conditions for superspreader events," significant findings show as countries resume international travel.

Interior of a passenger airplane

First Jewish Massachusetts chief Justice, Ralph Gants' memory lives on

Judges, lawyers, political figures and community leaders remembered Gants as a legal giant, passionate in his dedication to equal justice and steeped in compassion for people from all walks of life.

Gavel lying in front of a judge

Jewish former Marine wins Massachusetts Democratic congressional primary

He links to a full position paper on Israel and other Jewish issues on his website; in it he notes that he experienced antisemitism in the military.

Voters fill in their ballot during a period of early voting at the Board of Elections office in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. March 14, 2020

Jewish progressive Morse loses bid to oust incumbent in Massachusets race

In the state’s 8th Congressional District, Robbie Goldstein, a 36-year-old progressive political newcomer, lost to incumbent Rep. Steven Lynch, one of the House’s more conservative Democrats.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) administers the oath of office to House members and delegates of the U.S. House of Representatives at the start of the 116th Congress inside the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 3, 2019

3 House races, 6 Jewish candidates in the Massachusetts primaries

The campaign has been dogged by controversy, but the impact is not at all clear

Jesse Mermell is one of several Jewish contenders in Massachusetts' 4th District.

Pro-BDS congressional candidate source of concern for Massachusetts Jews

Ihssane Leckey is openly supportive of the BDS movement, and has gained the support of Ilhan Omar and Linda Sarsour.

Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement, also known as BDS.

Jewish candidate Alex Morse faces inappropriate relationships allegations

In a statement to the newspaper, Morse said he had exercised “poor judgment” in having relationships with college students.

Williams College, Massachusetts

Police arrest man for allegedly breaking into Massachusetts synagogue

On Wednesday, police responded to a report from Temple Emanuel Sinai and found a broken window as well as other physical damage.

Worchester police patch

Massachusetts mayor refuses to open houses of worship, despite orders

The city's religious population hasn't taken the news lightly.

Frank Harris Jr. hangs the latest string of prayer ribbons for the over 6,000 Massachusetts residents who have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Grant AME Church in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., May 22, 2020