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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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
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Johnson-Lander rivalry heats up NYC comptroller race
28 Apr 2021
The New York City comptroller race has become increasingly heated with the participation of Corey Johnson, the charismatic City Council speaker, challenging ...
28 Apr 2021
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Andrew Garbarino, Long Island’s heir to Pete King
15 Apr 2021
Andrew Garbarino, the new representative for Long Island's conservative district, reflects on the Capitol attack and his role as a moderate Republican. He em...
15 Apr 2021
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The Instagram community connecting Jewish women experiencing infertility
8 Apr 2021
Aimee Friedman Baron, upon creating the nonprofit I Was Supposed to Have a Baby (IWSTHAB), has established an online community on Instagram for Jewish women ...
8 Apr 2021
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Who is Roberta Jacobson, Washington’s ‘border czar’?
5 Apr 2021
Roberta Jacobson, a respected diplomat with experience in Latin American affairs, served as the U.S. ambassador to Mexico under the Obama administration and ...
5 Apr 2021
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Jane Timken claims she’s the Trumpiest candidate in Ohio
26 Mar 2021
Jane Timken, a former GOP state party chair, and Josh Mandel, a former state treasurer, are competing for the endorsement of former President Donald Trump in...
26 Mar 2021
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The women behind Avid Ventures, the VC fund looking for the next Israeli ‘unicorn’
25 Mar 2021
Avid Ventures, launched by Addie Lerner and Tali Vogelstein, is a woman-led venture capital firm that made headlines with its $72 million fund, highlighting ...
25 Mar 2021
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The Chabad chief in the House
19 Mar 2021
Arie Dana, a Hasidic Jew, has become the first chief of staff for a member of Congress to be visibly Hasidic in appearance and observance. Dana began his jou...
19 Mar 2021
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At 80 years old, human rights lawyer Irwin Cotler is busier than ever
15 Mar 2021
Irwin Cotler, an 80-year-old human rights lawyer and former Canadian minister, remains deeply involved in defending political prisoners worldwide, such as Sa...
15 Mar 2021
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109 votes brought Rep. Claudia Tenney back to Congress
9 Mar 2021
Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) won a tight race for her second term in Congress after a lengthy court battle. The race was decided by a margin of 109 votes after...
9 Mar 2021
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Ben Kallos keeps the faith
8 Mar 2021
Ben Kallos, a New York City Council member, is running for the position of Manhattan borough president. While he initially considered becoming a rabbi, he ch...
8 Mar 2021
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Kathryn Garcia wants to clean up New York City
5 Mar 2021
Kathryn Garcia, former New York City sanitation chief and current mayoral candidate, emphasizes her experience and problem-solving abilities as qualification...
5 Mar 2021
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Alex Lasry’s full-court press for the U. S. Senate
1 Mar 2021
Alex Lasry, known for helping bring the 2020 Democratic National Convention to Milwaukee, is venturing into electoral politics with his bid for the U.S. Sena...
1 Mar 2021
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Who’s in Scott Stringer’s eruv?
25 Feb 2021
Scott Stringer, the former New York City comptroller running for mayor, has rebranded himself as a leading progressive candidate in a crowded primary. He has...
25 Feb 2021
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The evolution of Eric Adams
22 Feb 2021
Eric Adams, the Brooklyn borough president and former New York City police officer, is emerging as a frontrunner in the race for mayor. Despite previous cont...
22 Feb 2021
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North Carolina’s lieutenant governor has Jewish community on high alert
19 Feb 2021
North Carolina's Republican Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson sparked controversy by protesting an editorial cartoon depicting Republican school board appoin...
19 Feb 2021
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From Motor City to the Holy Land
17 Feb 2021
Real estate developer Philip Kafka, known for his successful projects in Detroit, is now turning his attention to Israel. Kafka, who has applied for Israeli ...
17 Feb 2021
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Josh Mandel goes all in for the Trump lane in Ohio’s Senate race
16 Feb 2021
Josh Mandel, a former Ohio State Treasurer, is running for the U.S. Senate seat in Ohio. Mandel is positioning himself as a fervent Trump supporter, hoping f...
16 Feb 2021