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How the top U.S. Nazi hunter intends to bring Russian war criminals to justice
30 Jun 2022
Eli Rosenbaum, renowned for his pioneering work in bringing Nazi war criminals to justice, has been appointed by U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to lea...
30 Jun 2022
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Meet Aviva Aron-Dine, the White House’s newest econ wonk
13 Jun 2022
Aviva Aron-Dine, an economic policy analyst with a strong background in health policy, has been tapped by the White House to fill the role of deputy director...
13 Jun 2022
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The evolution of Blake Masters
7 Jun 2022
This article explores the ideological evolution of Blake Masters, a Republican Senate candidate in Arizona. Initially holding libertarian views during his co...
7 Jun 2022
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Echoes of OH-11 in heated Pittsburgh House race
16 May 2022
With the primary election imminent, the race for a House seat in Pittsburgh's 12th Congressional District exemplifies the internal Democratic Party conflict ...
16 May 2022
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Israel is building a wall of lasers to defend against rockets. Will it work?
29 Apr 2022
Israel has successfully tested a high-powered, ground-based laser interceptor system aimed at defending against various threats including rockets, UAVs, and ...
29 Apr 2022
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‘Un heroe’: How a U.S. Marine saved lives after Buenos Aires Israeli embassy bombing in 1992
13 Apr 2022
In 1992, a U.S. Marine officer, B.G. Willison Jr., became an unintentional hero during the terrorist bombing of the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires. At 23, W...
13 Apr 2022
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John Fetterman says he’ll ‘lean in’ on U.S.-Israel relationship as senator
11 Apr 2022
John Fetterman, Pennsylvania's lieutenant governor and a front-runner in the Democratic Senate primary, articulated his strong support for the U.S.-Israel re...
11 Apr 2022
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Steve Irwin is familiar with unfamiliar territory
4 Apr 2022
Steve Irwin, a prominent Jewish attorney and Democratic activist from Pittsburgh, decided to run for Congress in Pennsylvania's newly drawn 12th Congressiona...
4 Apr 2022
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Jared Moskowitz wants to succeed Ted Deutch in South Florida
28 Mar 2022
Jared Moskowitz, a Broward County Commissioner and former director of Florida's Division of Emergency Management, is seeking to succeed Ted Deutch in Congres...
28 Mar 2022
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Laura Gillen hopes to follow in Kathleen Rice’s footsteps
23 Mar 2022
Laura Gillen, a former town supervisor and moderate Democrat, aims to succeed Rep. Kathleen Rice in New York's 4th Congressional District, covering the heavi...
23 Mar 2022
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Shirin Herzog sings a new tune as ambassador’s spouse
3 Mar 2022
Shirin Herzog, wife of Israeli Ambassador to the United States Mike Herzog, is making her own mark as a high-powered attorney and diplomat. The couple met th...
3 Mar 2022
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The Druze emissary ‘bringing the complexity’ of Israel to American Jews
28 Feb 2022
Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh, a Druze woman from Daliyat al-Karmel in Israel, has become the first non-Jewish senior emissary of The Jewish Agency for Israel, tasked w...
28 Feb 2022
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Inside New Jersey’s Orthodox boomtown
18 Feb 2022
Lakewood, New Jersey, once a quiet township, has transformed into a significant hub for Orthodox Jews, largely due to the expansion of Beth Medrash Govoha (B...
18 Feb 2022
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Josh Shapiro’s open Pennsylvania primary lane
8 Feb 2022
Josh Shapiro, a Jewish politician with a track record of holding moderate and practical stances, is running unopposed in the Democratic primary for Pennsylva...
8 Feb 2022
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The ‘Seder Guy’ attempting a leap to the LG’s office
24 Jan 2022
Eric Lesser, a former staffer on Barack Obama's 2008 campaign and Massachusetts state senator, is running for lieutenant governor with a focus on regional eq...
24 Jan 2022
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Pocan pokes Israel — but where are his constituents?
13 Jan 2022
Rep. Mark Pocan, a Democratic Congressman from Wisconsin, has become a prominent critic of Israel within the US progressive political landscape. His stance h...
13 Jan 2022
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Joshua Malina speaks out
7 Jan 2022
Joshua Malina, renowned for his role on 'The West Wing,' is leveraging his profile to amplify Jewish voices and address issues like antisemitism and the Isra...
7 Jan 2022
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The Indiana senator with a bipartisan streak on the Middle East
20 Dec 2021
Senator Todd Young (R-IN) works across the aisle with Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) to address foreign policy issues, particularly in the Middle East. Despite ...
20 Dec 2021
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Post Knesset, Stav Shaffir’s new cause
9 Dec 2021
Former Knesset member Stav Shaffir, known for her involvement in social justice movements, is now advocating for individuals with autism in Israel as her sis...
9 Dec 2021
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Inside Israel’s push to join U.S. Visa Waiver Program
24 Nov 2021
Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, are pushing for Israel's inclusion in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, which would allow Israeli citi...
24 Nov 2021
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Alex Edelman’s quest for comedy in unfunny places
23 Nov 2021
Comedian Alex Edelman explores the unfunny world of antisemitism online, drawing inspiration for his one-man show "Just For Us," premiering Off-Broadway. Thr...
23 Nov 2021
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Andrew Yang marches forward
15 Oct 2021
Andrew Yang, the former Democratic presidential candidate and New York City mayoral hopeful, is launching the Forward Party, aiming to moderate American poli...
15 Oct 2021
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Fernando Lottenberg takes on antisemitism across the Western Hemisphere
13 Oct 2021
Fernando Lottenberg, a Brazilian constitutional attorney and former leader of Brazil's Jewish community, has been appointed as the first Organization of Amer...
13 Oct 2021
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Michael Eisenberg is applying the lessons of the Torah to technology and business
10 Sep 2021
Israeli-American venture capitalist Michael Eisenberg explores 21st-century business principles through the lens of the Torah, specifically the Book of Genes...
10 Sep 2021
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J.D. Vance on Trump, Israel and his chosen faith
9 Sep 2021
J.D. Vance, known for "Hillbilly Elegy," is running for Senate in Ohio as a Republican. Despite past criticisms of Trump, he now supports him and aims to sec...
9 Sep 2021
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Axel Springer doubles down on pro-Israel support in lead-up to Politico acquisition
3 Sep 2021
Axel Springer, a German media giant acquiring Politico for over $1 billion, is known for its core principles emphasizing support for Israel, the trans-Atlant...
3 Sep 2021
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Meet the man who wants to be Arizona’s first Jewish governor
24 Aug 2021
Aaron Lieberman, an Arizona state representative and former entrepreneur, is running to become Arizona's first Jewish governor. Lieberman, who flipped a Repu...
24 Aug 2021
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Pence confidant Tom Rose on the former vice president’s 2024 prospects
18 Aug 2021
Mike Pence, former Vice President, is navigating a challenging political landscape post-2020 election certification, a move that alienated hardcore Trump sup...
18 Aug 2021
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Who’s in the majority now?
9 Aug 2021
The article explores the intra-party conflicts within the U.S. Democratic Party over support for Israel, focusing on the controversial 2020 congressional rac...
9 Aug 2021
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Shontel Brown defeats Nina Turner with support from Cleveland’s Jewish community
4 Aug 2021
In a significant political development, Shontel Brown won a contentious Democratic primary election for a House seat in Cleveland, with notable support from ...
4 Aug 2021
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Accounting for childhood hunger in Baltimore
3 Aug 2021
In Baltimore, Lynne Kahn leads the Baltimore Hunger Project, an organization dedicated to fighting childhood hunger by providing meals to students in need ov...
3 Aug 2021
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Documenting an Olympic battle for equal pay
20 Jul 2021
The new documentary film, "LFG," tells the story of the US Women's National Soccer Team's battle for pay equity with the US Soccer Federation. The film highl...
20 Jul 2021
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Daniel Hernandez wants to be the next pro-Israel progressive in Congress
20 Jul 2021
Daniel Hernandez, a 31-year-old lawmaker from Tucson, is running for Congress with a focus on being a pro-Israel progressive, even as he faces opposition fro...
20 Jul 2021
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The bipartisan duo creating community for Jewish Hill staffers
13 Jul 2021
The Congressional Jewish Staff Association (CJSA), led by Charlotte Kaye and Justin Goldberger, serves as a vital community-building organization for Jewish ...
13 Jul 2021
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Leah Goldin’s years-long crusade to bring her son home
2 Jul 2021
Leah Goldin has spent the past seven years fighting to bring her son Hadar home after he was taken captive by Hamas during the 2014 conflict between Israel a...
2 Jul 2021
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A ‘Justice Democrat’ picks a new fight with a longtime Chicago liberal
29 Jun 2021
Rep. Danny Davis, a progressive Democrat from Chicago, is facing a challenge from Kina Collins, a gun violence and healthcare activist, in the 2022 midterms....
29 Jun 2021
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Is it Miller time in Ohio’s 16th Congressional District?
23 Jun 2021
Max Miller, a former Trump administration aide, is running in the Republican primary against Rep. Anthony Gonzalez in Ohio's 16th Congressional District. Mil...
23 Jun 2021
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Why Israel’s move to CENTCOM matters
23 Jun 2021
Israeli Defense Forces Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi's visit to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) headquarters in Tampa, Florida marked the beginning of a new pha...
23 Jun 2021
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Democratic Socialists of the New York City Council?
20 Jun 2021
The article delves into the increasing influence of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) within New York City's political landscape, particularly in Ci...
20 Jun 2021
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A Jewish man, Levi Marhabi, is being held hostage by Yemen’s Houthi rebels
16 Jun 2021
Levi Marhabi, a Jewish man, remains imprisoned by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen despite a court order for his release, highlighting the severe perse...
16 Jun 2021
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Andrew Yang, Eric Adams and the battle for Orthodox Jewish support
14 Jun 2021
The Democratic primary race for New York City mayor has seen a battle for Orthodox Jewish support between Andrew Yang and Eric Adams. Adams, the Brooklyn bor...
14 Jun 2021
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The company bringing together female chief executives
2 Jun 2021
Chief, a company founded by Lindsay Kaplan and Carolyn Childers, aims to provide professional support and a confidential network for women in executive-level...
2 Jun 2021
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In a Dallas council race, police politics are dividing the Jewish community
26 May 2021
The Dallas City Council race between Jaynie Schultz and Barry Wernick, both members of the local Jewish community, has become unexpectedly contentious due to...
26 May 2021
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How one congressional candidate evolved her position on Israel in recent weeks
25 May 2021
Melanie Stansbury, the Democratic candidate in New Mexico's 1st Congressional District special election, has evolved her position on Israel in recent weeks. ...
25 May 2021
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Meet the candidates vying to make history as Boston’s next mayor
25 May 2021
Boston recently swore in its first female mayor and its first mayor of color, Kim Janey, after former mayor Marty Walsh left to serve as the Secretary of Lab...
25 May 2021
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This NY congressman says Democratic socialism and support for Israel don’t contradict
13 May 2021
In an interview with Jewish Insider, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) discussed the strong connections between the Jewish and Latino communities in his district...
13 May 2021
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Alessandra Biaggi is carving her own path
11 May 2021
Alessandra Biaggi, a progressive lawmaker representing parts of the Bronx and Westchester in the New York State Senate, has emerged as a leading voice in Alb...
11 May 2021
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Natsec expert Jenna Ben-Yehuda was shaped by her Jewish upbringing
6 May 2021
Jenna Ben-Yehuda, the grandchild of a Holocaust survivor, is shaped by her Jewish upbringing and understands the impact of U.S. national security policy on p...
6 May 2021
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Hoboken’s first Sikh mayor is on the front lines of fighting antisemitism
5 May 2021
Ravi Bhalla, Hoboken's first Sikh mayor, prioritizes fighting discrimination and building an inclusive community. He has close ties with the Jewish community...
5 May 2021
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The Etihad exec with a lifelong love of Hebrew
3 May 2021
Amina Taher, the vice president of brand, marketing, and partnerships at Etihad Airways, recently took the first commercial flight between Abu Dhabi and Tel ...
3 May 2021