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Amid their return to kibbutzes ravaged by Hamas, 400 Israelis head to NYC for a brief respite

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 14 Nov

In a powerful gesture of solidarity and respite, 400 Israelis from kibbutzes and agricultural communities near the Gaza border, previously attacked by Hamas, were hosted by New York families for a week.

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Trump picks Matt Gaetz, who called ADL ‘racist’ and invited Holocaust denier to SOTU, for attorney general

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 13 Nov

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Congressman Matt Gaetz for attorney general, sparking controversy due to Gaetz's history of engaging with antisemitic conspiracy theories and figures.

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Trump AG nominee Matt Gaetz has left a trail of antisemitic comments

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 13 Nov

The nomination of Rep. Matt Gaetz as Attorney General by President-elect Donald Trump has sparked significant controversy due to Gaetz's history of antisemitic remarks and actions.

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Your complete guide to Trump's Jewish advisers and pro-Israel cabinet

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 13 Nov

As President-elect Donald Trump assembles his cabinet for a potential second term, key appointments signify a continuation of strong pro-Israel policies.

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Trump names fellow real estate mogul Steve Witkoff as Middle East envoy

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 13 Nov

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Steve Witkoff, a Jewish real estate developer and personal friend, as his Middle East envoy.

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Rumored for a Trump posting, Elbridge Colby’s dovish views on Iran stand out

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 13 Nov

Elbridge Colby, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense under Trump, has been rumored for a key national security post in Trump's potential second administration, but his dovish stance on Iran creates friction among conservative hawks within the GOP.

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Federal judge temporarily blocks Louisiana’s law requiring classrooms to display Ten Commandments

Jacob Gurvis in Forward · 12 Nov

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Louisiana law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms, ruling it unconstitutional under the First Amendment.

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Trump taps Iran hawks Marco Rubio, Mike Waltz for top national security roles

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 12 Nov

President-elect Donald Trump is reinforcing his national security team with staunch pro-Israel advocates, naming Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State and Rep. Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser.

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Trump taps Iran hawks Marco Rubio, Mike Waltz for top national security roles

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 12 Nov

President-elect Donald Trump is reinforcing his national security team with staunch pro-Israel advocates, naming Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State and Rep. Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser.

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Trump plans to reinstate school prayer. Our readers remember times Christianity came up in class

Mira Fox in Forward · 12 Nov

The discussion on the intersection of religion and public education resurfaces with President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to reinstate school prayer, challenging the 1962 Supreme Court decision on the issue.

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Will Trump’s new cabinet be good for Israel?

Jewish Chronicle · 12 Nov

The article analyzes the impact of President-elect Donald Trump’s early cabinet appointments on Israel and the Jewish community.

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Trump Cards: Handbook for Power

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 11 Nov

Cindy Scarr's article discusses the potential return of Donald Trump to power and the challenges he might face in implementing his agenda.

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Florida man arrested for targeting Jewish Rep. Jared Moskowitz, who says the suspect was found with an antisemitic manifesto

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 11 Nov

Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Jewish congressman from Florida, faced a safety threat when a man, John Lapinski, was arrested near his home with firearms, body armor, and an antisemitic manifesto that singled out Moskowitz.

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Florida man arrested for targeting Jewish Rep. Jared Moskowitz, who says the suspect was found with an antisemitic manifesto

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 11 Nov

Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Jewish congressman from Florida, faced a safety threat when a man, John Lapinski, was arrested near his home with firearms, body armor, and an antisemitic manifesto that singled out Moskowitz.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Florida man arrested for targeting Jewish Rep. Jared Moskowitz, who says the suspect was found with an antisemitic manifesto

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 11 Nov

Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Jewish congressman from Florida, faced a safety threat when a man, John Lapinski, was arrested near his home with firearms, body armor, and an antisemitic manifesto that singled out Moskowitz.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Florida man arrested for targeting Jewish Rep. Jared Moskowitz, who says the suspect was found with an antisemitic manifesto

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 11 Nov

Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Jewish congressman from Florida, faced a safety threat when a man, John Lapinski, was arrested near his home with firearms, body armor, and an antisemitic manifesto that singled out Moskowitz.

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What a Secretary of State Marco Rubio would mean for American Jews and Israel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 11 Nov

Senator Marco Rubio's potential nomination as Secretary of State under a second Trump administration may impact U.S.-Israel relations and the broader Jewish community.

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What a Secretary of State Marco Rubio would mean for American Jews and Israel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 11 Nov

Senator Marco Rubio's potential nomination as Secretary of State under a second Trump administration may impact U.S.-Israel relations and the broader Jewish community.

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If Vivek Ramaswamy becomes Secretary of State, his ‘America First’ ideology could complicate U.S.-Israel relationship

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 11 Nov

The potential nomination of Vivek Ramaswamy as Secretary of State under President-elect Donald Trump could introduce significant shifts in the U.S.-Israel relationship.

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Who's Whispering in Trump's Ear?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Nov

The episode discusses key appointments in Trump's incoming administration, particularly focusing on the likely roles of Elise Stefanik as U.N. Ambassador and Tom Homan as Border Czar, and their potential implications for U.S. foreign and immigration policy.

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Arab Americans and Israel hawks battle for influence in Trump’s second term

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 10 Nov

Amid the transition to Donald Trump’s second term, significant political maneuvering is occurring regarding U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.

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We asked Jewish leaders about their priorities under a second Trump term

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 10 Nov

Jewish organizations in the U.S. are preparing for potentially significant shifts in policy priorities with Donald Trump's return to the presidency.

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From the Newsletter | Exit Polls Hint at Trump Gains with Jewish Voters

Jacob Forman in Moment · 7 Nov

Donald Trump has reportedly seen significant gains among Jewish voters in the 2024 presidential election, according to exit polls and initial analyses.

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American Achdus

Natan Slifkin in Rationalist Judaism · 7 Nov

Natan Slifkin critiques the American Jewish perspective on achdus (unity), which he sees as overly passive and not aligned with Torah values demanding active support.

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Once again, I'm an outsider in America — like liberal Jews always were

Jay Michaelson in Forward · 7 Nov

Jay Michaelson reflects on his enduring sense of being an outsider in America, especially in the context of recent political developments.

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