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Andy Kim touts support for Israel — and his national security experience — in Senate challenge to Menendez
23 Oct 2023
Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) is emphasizing his national security expertise and support for Israel in his bid for the Senate against Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), who fa...
23 Oct 2023
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‘Angry,’ hurt,’ ‘betrayed’: Jewish students grapple with lack of support on campuses
12 Oct 2023
Jewish students at American universities are feeling hurt and betrayed by the lack of support on campuses in the wake of recent Hamas attacks on Israel. Many...
12 Oct 2023
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War of words: Marty Baron weighs in on media coverage of terrorism against Israel
11 Oct 2023
Marty Baron, former editor of The Washington Post, discussed media coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict in an interview with Jewish Insider. Baron, who has ...
11 Oct 2023
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Israel’s intel failure: ‘How did this happen?’
10 Oct 2023
The text discusses Israel's intelligence failure during a surprise attack by Hamas near the Gaza Strip. The attack targeted IDF bases, catching soldiers, inc...
10 Oct 2023
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Menendez’s legal woes could reshape direction of Democratic foreign policy
27 Sep 2023
Senator Bob Menendez, who is facing federal corruption charges, is under pressure from Senate Democrats to resign. His legal troubles could have significant ...
27 Sep 2023
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Keeping the faith — at arm’s length
21 Sep 2023
Claudia Sheinbaum, a leading candidate for Mexico's presidency, has downplayed her Jewish background to avoid stirring up antisemitic sentiment amid a rise i...
21 Sep 2023
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Trone pitches a corporate sensibility to Md.’s liberal Democratic base
18 Sep 2023
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...
18 Sep 2023
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Democrats anticipate messy debate over Israel in crafting 2024 platform
15 Sep 2023
As the 2024 presidential primary season approaches, the Democratic Party is anticipating potential divisions over Israel in the crafting of their party platf...
15 Sep 2023
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Steven Fulop wants to be the first Jewish governor of New Jersey
7 Sep 2023
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...
7 Sep 2023
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Israeli FM Eli Cohen faces heat for diplomatic blunders
7 Sep 2023
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...
7 Sep 2023
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Hawaii Gov. Josh Green faces his biggest test
24 Aug 2023
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...
24 Aug 2023
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In Ohio, Frank LaRose looks for his lane
23 Aug 2023
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...
23 Aug 2023
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In 2022, AIPAC opposed Shri Thanedar. This month he went to Israel with the group.
22 Aug 2023
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...
22 Aug 2023
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In Houston, a far-left insurgent challenges a Democratic incumbent on Israel
10 Aug 2023
In the Democratic primary for Houston's 7th Congressional District, a far-left challenger, Pervez Agwan, is seeking to unseat moderate incumbent Rep. Lizzie ...
10 Aug 2023
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‘I want people to get along’: James McBride on the Black-Jewish neighborhood in his new novel
8 Aug 2023
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...
8 Aug 2023
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Alsobrooks touts progressive pro-Israel credentials in her bid to succeed Sen. Cardin
31 Jul 2023
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...
31 Jul 2023
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Jamaal Bowman’s anti-Israel posture fuels primary opposition back home
21 Jul 2023
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...
21 Jul 2023
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Montana Senate race to test influence of GOP establishment in key battleground state
28 Jun 2023
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,...
28 Jun 2023
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State Dept. diversity chief: First Amendment protects diplomat with racist, antisemitic blog
27 Jun 2023
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...
27 Jun 2023
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‘Jewish culture, cuisine, peoplehood’: Inside Lehrhaus, Boston’s new ‘tavern and house of learning’
30 May 2023
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...
30 May 2023
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A pro-Israel progressive, Joe Vogel seeks to make history in Maryland
24 May 2023
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...
24 May 2023
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Naftali Bennett’s big bet
18 May 2023
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 ...
18 May 2023
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In ‘Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret,’ a fictional crisis of faith at a real-life synagogue
28 Apr 2023
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...
28 Apr 2023
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Mark Robinson’s run for N.C. governor to test GOP in battleground state
24 Apr 2023
Mark Robinson, the controversial lieutenant governor of North Carolina, has announced his run for governor, sparking concerns among Democratic and Jewish com...
24 Apr 2023
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Richmond’s Levar Stoney, recently returned from Israel, eyes governor’s mansion
4 Apr 2023
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, a Democrat eyeing the Virginia governor's mansion in 2025, has emphasized the importance of combating antisemitism and hate, pra...
4 Apr 2023
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UAE Jewish community opens the Moses Ben Maimon Synagogue
20 Feb 2023
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...
20 Feb 2023
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With Feinstein’s retirement, Adam Schiff seeks to carry the torch of Jewish values
17 Feb 2023
With Senator Dianne Feinstein's retirement, Representative Adam Schiff is seeking to continue the representation of Jewish values in California. Schiff cites...
17 Feb 2023
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Shelley Zalis, mainstay of the elite conference circuit, pitches gender equity to the Davos set
10 Feb 2023
Shelley Zalis, a prominent advocate for gender equity, is active on the elite conference circuit, addressing issues of gender parity and caregiving support f...
10 Feb 2023
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Tracing his family history in Poland, Emhoff explains his approach to antisemitism
30 Jan 2023
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff visited Poland and Germany to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day, reflecting on his family's connection to Pola...
30 Jan 2023
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Matt Dolan’s second shot at the Senate
20 Jan 2023
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...
20 Jan 2023
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The Pennsylvania Democrat hoping to succeed Summer Lee in the Statehouse
8 Dec 2022
Bhavini Patel, a Democratic councilwoman from Edgewood, Pennsylvania, is running for the state legislature to succeed outgoing state Rep. Summer Lee, emphasi...
8 Dec 2022
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Masih Alinejad saw this coming
21 Sep 2022
Masih Alinejad, an Iranian-American journalist and women's rights advocate, is currently in hiding in the United States due to threats from the Iranian regim...
21 Sep 2022
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Jamaal Bowman, the incumbent
31 Aug 2022
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a progressive Democrat from New York, won a decisive victory in the recent primary election for his congressional district. Bowman, a mem...
31 Aug 2022
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The 25-year-old Jewish day school grad setting his sights on Congress
18 Jul 2022
Matthew Foldi, a 25-year-old Jewish day school graduate and former journalist, is running for Congress in Maryland's 6th District against Rep. David Trone. I...
18 Jul 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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