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Claudia Sheinbaum, a leading candidate for Mexico's presidency, has downplayed her Jewish background to avoid stirring up antisemitic sentiment amid a rise i...

Congressman David Trone is running for U.S. Senate in Maryland and is pitching his corporate sensibility to the state's liberal Democratic base. Trone, who b...

As the 2024 presidential primary season approaches, the Democratic Party is anticipating potential divisions over Israel in the crafting of their party platf...

Franklin Foer's new book, "The Last Politician: Inside Joe Biden's White House and the Struggle for America's Future," explores the early years of Biden's pr...

Steven Fulop, the three-term mayor of Jersey City, is running to become the first Jewish governor of New Jersey. Fulop, whose Judaism has influenced his mora...

Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen is facing criticism for his public statement about his meeting with his Libyan counterpart, which led to her sacking and f...

Hawaii Governor Josh Green is facing a significant test of his leadership as he grapples with the aftermath of devastating wildfires in Maui. Green, who is J...

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, who is running for Senate, presents himself as a pragmatic conservative seeking to navigate between pro-Trump and Trump...

Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan, who was once opposed by AIPAC due to his past stance on Israel, recently traveled to Israel with an AIPAC-affiliated group to...

In the Democratic primary for Houston's 7th Congressional District, a far-left challenger, Pervez Agwan, is seeking to unseat moderate incumbent Rep. Lizzie ...

In James McBride's new novel, "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store," he creates a fictional neighborhood, Chicken Hill, where the Black and Jewish communities i...

Delaware state senator Sarah McBride, recognized as the first openly transgender state senator in U.S. history, is running for the state's at-large Congressi...

Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, a newcomer to Jewish communal issues, is touting her progressive pro-Israel credentials in her bid to suc...

Aaron Regunberg, a progressive activist with familial ties to both Jewish political figures and Israel, is emerging as a prominent candidate in Rhode Island'...

Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) is facing opposition from Jewish community leaders in his district for his anti-Israel stance. Jewish voters are frustrated with Bo...

Sam Brown, a retired Army captain and rising Republican Senate candidate in Nevada, is making waves with his non-interventionist foreign policy stance. Brown...

Jake Tapper, known for his role as CNN's chief Washington correspondent, has released his third novel, "All the Demons Are Here," a political thriller set in...

Former Congressman Mondaire Jones is seeking to reclaim his previous seat in New York's Lower Hudson Valley, facing competition from incumbent Republican Mik...

Michele Taylor, the U.S. ambassador to the U.N. Human Rights Council, emphasizes the importance of America's active participation in the council to advocate ...

The White House's National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism was discussed by senior officials without reference to Israel and the complex relationship betwee...

The race for a Senate seat in Montana is shaping up to be a contentious battle between a hard-right incumbent, Rep. Matt Rosendale, and a political newcomer,...

The U.S. State Department faces a dilemma as diplomat Fritz Berggren, known for operating a racist and antisemitic blog, remains employed due to First Amendm...

Thousands of people from diverse Jewish backgrounds traveled to the Ohel in Queens, New York, to mark the yahrzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Mendel S...

Gabe Amo, a newcomer in Rhode Island politics and former Biden White House aide, has entered the race to fill the congressional seat vacated by Rep. David Ci...

Raquel Tern, a congressional candidate in Phoenix, is under scrutiny for her opposition to a bill mandating the collection of data on antisemitic crimes. The...

Lehrhaus is a new restaurant and Jewish learning space in Somerville, Mass., aiming to provide a modern and vibrant Jewish experience through its cuisine, cu...

Joe Vogel, a progressive state legislator and Jewish Democrat, is running for an open House seat in Maryland. If elected, he would become one of the youngest...

Arnold Schwarzenegger's viral video response to the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville highlighted the role of digital media company ATTN: in spreading...

Naftali Bennett, a former Israeli Prime Minister, has been actively engaging with various groups and media outlets to discuss his vision for Israel's future ...

Andrei Cherny, drawing on his family’s history of escaping communism and antisemitism in Czechoslovakia, is running for Congress in Arizona’s 1st Congression...

Ben Smith, former founding editor of BuzzFeed News, reflects on the meteoric rise and stark decline of social media-driven journalism. His new book, "Traffic...

In the looming 2024 presidential cycle, Republican Jewish donors and establishment Republicans are grappling with the strong likelihood of Donald Trump clinc...

The new movie adaptation of Judy Blume's classic novel "Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret" explores the spiritual journey of its protagonist, Margaret, i...

Mark Robinson, the controversial lieutenant governor of North Carolina, has announced his run for governor, sparking concerns among Democratic and Jewish com...

Utah Senator Mike Lee has consistently broken from his Republican colleagues on foreign policy matters, notably opposing extensive U.S. involvement in Ukrain...

Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, a Democrat eyeing the Virginia governor's mansion in 2025, has emphasized the importance of combating antisemitism and hate, pra...

Scott Wiener, a Jewish Democrat and California state senator, faces a challenging political landscape as he balances his staunch support for Israel with oppo...

As Chicago's mayoral election nears, candidates Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson are actively courting the Jewish community, recognizing its potential influen...

Jeanie Milbauer's venture, Oneg, seeks to make Shabbat observance accessible and meaningful through curated Judaica items and materials. Originating from a d...

Alfred Uhry, a renowned playwright, revisits the historical tragedy of Leo Frank through the revival of his musical "Parade," spotlighting the antisemitism s...

In a historic occasion, the Moses Ben Maimon Synagogue was opened in Abu Dhabi, UAE, as part of the larger Abrahamic Family House initiative to promote inter...

With Senator Dianne Feinstein's retirement, Representative Adam Schiff is seeking to continue the representation of Jewish values in California. Schiff cites...

Beatie Deutsch, known as 'Marathon Mom,' is breaking barriers as an Orthodox Jewish female marathon runner. Overcoming both societal norms and personal chall...

Shelley Zalis, a prominent advocate for gender equity, is active on the elite conference circuit, addressing issues of gender parity and caregiving support f...

Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff visited Poland and Germany to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, reflecting on his family's connection to Pola...

Matt Dolan, a Republican state senator from Ohio, is launching a second bid for the U.S. Senate in 2024 after finishing third in the previous primary. He aim...

Ned Price, the State Department spokesperson, embodies his Jewish identity through his commitment to public service and empathy for marginalized communities,...

A historic White House summit focused on antisemitism brought together leaders from 14 Jewish organizations to discuss developing a national strategy to comb...

Bhavini Patel, a Democratic councilwoman from Edgewood, Pennsylvania, is running for the state legislature to succeed outgoing state Rep. Summer Lee, emphasi...

Peter Thiel, the billionaire tech investor and GOP megadonor, has become a significant influence in reshaping the Republican Party towards a "national conser...