Jack Schlossberg, grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, is a leading Democratic contender for an open US. House seat, representing part of New York City.

Eli Savit, a progressive county prosecutor, won the Michigan Democratic Party’s nomination for attorney general at a recent convention.

Barbra Streisand will receive an honorary Palme d’Or for lifetime achievement at the Cannes Film Festival in May. (Announced by the Hollywood Reporter)

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Phylisa Wisdom to run his Office to Combat Antisemitism. Prior to her new position, Wisdom was executive director of the New York Jewish Agenda, where she coordinated progressive Jewish organizations in the city.

The American Conference of Cantors (ACC) has announced that Rachel Roth, a longtime member of its senior staff, has been named Chief Executive Officer.

Roth holds degrees from Indiana University and the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership. She is a long-time member of the National Association for Temple Administration as well as the Church Alliance that reflects her commitment to service, collaboration and community-building across North American faith-based organizations.

Jewish Olympian Jack Hughes scored the U.S. men’s hockey team’s game-winning goal in overtime, with some calling it the “most dramatic goal in nearly half a century”

Hughes, who had at least two teeth knocked out earlier in the game, led the team, which included his brother, Quinn.

Final score: 2-1 against Canada, giving men’s hockey its first Olympic gold medal since 1980s “Miracle on Ice” game.

Pictured, Jack Hughes, left, with his brother.

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