Jewish representative with anti-Israel record to retire after 25 years The Jewish Democratic Council of America stated that Jan Schakowsky is a “staunch advocate for our Jewish and Democratic values.” May 5, 2025
No. 2 Senate Democrat Dick Durbin to retire The leader of a pro-Israel PAC in Illinois told JNS that Durban has “been a very good loyal friend to us over the years.” Jonathan D. Salant April 24, 2025
Daniel Hagari, IDF spokesperson, to retire from military "The chief of staff wished to express his great appreciation to Rear Adm. Hagari for his years of significant combat service for the State of Israel," said the IDF. March 7, 2025
RJC wishes McCarthy well on retirement, ‘one of best friends’ to US Jews, Israel The organization wished the former speaker upon his announcement of retirement at the end of the year. Dec. 6, 2023
Isaac Akiba hangs up his ballet shoes to elevate Israeli culture The newly retired dancer founded the American-Israeli Ballet Association. Menachem Wecker June 28, 2023
Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin to retire in 2024 In a video announcing his retirement, the Jewish Democratic senator from Maryland referred to “tikkun olam” and “tzedakah.” May 3, 2023
84 immigrants from South America land in Israel to start new lives Pedro Guinzberg, 21, who grew up in a small Jewish community in the Argentinian city of Bahía Blanca, says the choice to make Israel his home came out of a love for the Jewish people. Aug. 1, 2022
Husband-and-wife tag team take over the bimah at Sinai Temple in Los Angeles With the leaving of longtime Rabbi David Wolpe, Erez Sherman and Nicole Guzik plan to focus on Israel education, mental health and interfaith coalition-building. Alan Zeitlin June 10, 2022
US Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire as early as summer His decision comes as liberal advocacy groups have urged him to retire while the Democrats control both the presidency and the Senate. Jan. 26, 2022
