Georgia, United States

79% of Jews voted for Kamala Harris, according to largest preliminary exit poll

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 6 Nov

Preliminary exit polls from the National Election Pool suggest that 79% of Jewish voters supported Kamala Harris, continuing the trend of Jewish support for Democrats in national elections.

0 Politics Israel

Exit poll: 77% of Jewish voters back Harris over Trump

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 6 Nov

An early exit poll indicates that 77% of Jewish voters supported Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris over Republican former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

0 Culture Television/Film

Thirsty Philly voters were in for a surprise: Paul Rudd and some handy hydration

PJ Grisar in Forward · 5 Nov

On Election Day, actor Paul Rudd performed a charitable act by distributing water bottles to young voters waiting in long lines at a Philadelphia polling place.

0 Politics Israel

They quit the Biden administration over the war in Gaza. But they are backing Harris.

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 5 Nov

Two former Jewish staffers of the Biden administration, Lily Greenberg Call and Harrison Mann, publicly resigned over the U.S. response to the Gaza conflict.

0 Politics Israel

2 Jews who left Biden administration over handling of Gaza now say they’ll back Harris

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 5 Nov

Lily Greenberg Call and Harrison Mann, two former Biden administration officials who resigned over the administration's Gaza policy, now endorse Kamala Harris despite their pro-Palestinian stance.

0 Leadership Politics

Bernie Marcus, Home Depot founder who gave to Republicans and Israel, dies at 95

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 5 Nov

Bernie Marcus, co-founder of Home Depot and a significant Republican and pro-Israel philanthropist, passed away at 95.

0 Politics Communities

Live blog: NC and Delaware elect Jewish governors, LA shul turns polling place, Jerusalem watch party

Forward Staff in Forward · 5 Nov

During a pivotal Election Day, Jewish influence was notably prominent as two states, North Carolina and Delaware, elected Jewish governors.

0 Politics Israel

Trump and Harris both tell Michigan voters they’re aiming to end the war in Gaza

Luke Tress in JTA · 4 Nov

In the critical swing state of Michigan, which has significant Jewish and Arab populations, both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have made promises to voters regarding the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.

0 Politics Communities

Does the Electoral College strengthen or weaken Jewish influence on the election?

Louis Keene in Forward · 4 Nov

With around 7.5 million Jews in the United States, Jewish electoral influence depends heavily on the mechanics of the Electoral College.

0 Politics Culture

Why Trump is being compared to the obscure biblical king Jehu on the Christian right

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 4 Nov

Jonathan Cahn, a prominent evangelical pastor, has likened Donald Trump to the biblical King Jehu, known for overthrowing the house of Ahab in the Kingdom of Israel.

0 Politics Israel

5 questions and answers on Jewish voters and candidates as Election Day approaches

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 3 Nov

Jewish voters and candidates hold significant influence in the approaching U.S. elections.

0 Jewish Law Culture

An Orthodox rabbi and Reform journalist share their dialogue over Torah

Jewish Chronicle · 3 Nov

Abigail Pogrebin, a Reform journalist, and Rabbi Dov Linzer, a Modern Orthodox rabbi, demonstrate the power of dialogue through their book "It Takes Two to Torah," which emerged from their popular podcast discussing the weekly Torah portion.

0 Politics Communities

How rabbis in battleground states are approaching a razor-close election with enormous implications for Jews and for Israel

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 1 Nov

Amid a highly contentious U.S. election, rabbis in battleground states face the challenge of guiding their communities through political polarization while maintaining neutrality.

0 Politics Communities

How rabbis in battleground states are approaching a razor-close election with enormous implications for Jews and for Israel

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 1 Nov

Amid a highly contentious U.S. election, rabbis in battleground states face the challenge of guiding their communities through political polarization while maintaining neutrality.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Ruwa Romman and Rania Batrice

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 1 Nov

Ruwa Romman, a Democratic State Representative from Georgia, reflects on the challenges and implications of a Trump presidency as the election cycle concludes.

0 Sports Culture

The Jewish Sport Report: After a thrilling World Series, a historic Jewish MLB offseason is on-deck

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 1 Nov

The Jewish Sports Report highlights a pivotal MLB offseason for Jewish players following the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series victory.

0 Culture Communities

The Southern Resurrection of Mah Jongg

Daci Platt in Kveller · 1 Nov

Mah jongg, traditionally a Chinese game, has seen a resurgence among various communities, particularly older Jewish women in the U.S. Recently, the game has gained unexpected popularity in the American South, notably among younger, non-Jewish women, turning it into a preppy social activity with a distinct Southern flair.

0 Philosophy Jewish Law

Do Jews believe in the afterlife?

Rabbi Daniel Cohen in Forward · 31 Oct

Rabbi Daniel Cohen explores Jewish beliefs regarding the afterlife, emphasizing that the soul is immortal as taught by Jewish mysticism, particularly the Zohar.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

The Woman Who Couldn’t Speak at the Democratic Convention Speaks about The Election

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 31 Oct

Ruwa Romman, a Democratic State Representative from Georgia and a Palestinian-American, reflects on the challenges of supporting Kamala Harris's campaign amid the emotional complexities facing Palestinians, particularly given her exclusion from speaking at the Democratic National Convention.

0 Politics Communities

As spending by Jewish PACs soar, two billionaires give GOP group major fundraising advantage

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 31 Oct

Jewish political action committees are experiencing significant increases in fundraising as the 2024 election nears, with the Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) leading the charge aided by substantial contributions from billionaires Miriam Adelson and Jan Koum.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Ahead of election, Jewish security groups are monitoring conspiracy theories, Jewish polling sites and foreign interference

Luke Tress in JTA · 31 Oct

With the upcoming election and heightened antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, Jewish security organizations are on alert for potential threats.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Ahead of election, Jewish security groups are monitoring conspiracy theories, Jewish polling sites and foreign interference

Luke Tress in JTA · 31 Oct

With the upcoming election and heightened antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, Jewish security organizations are on alert for potential threats.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Ahead of election, Jewish security groups are monitoring conspiracy theories, Jewish polling sites and foreign interference

Luke Tress in JTA · 31 Oct

Amid heightened concerns of antisemitism and political polarization, Jewish security groups are intensifying vigilance around the upcoming U.S. elections.

0 Politics Culture

The Stirewalt Closing Argument

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 31 Oct

Chris Stirewalt joins the Commentary Magazine Podcast to discuss polling reliability and the phenomenon of herd polling, particularly as it pertains to the current election environment.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump says ‘I’m not Hitler’ as campaign enters final days

Ben Sales in JTA · 31 Oct

In the final days of the presidential race, Donald Trump has repeatedly denied accusations of fascism, distancing himself from comparisons to Adolf Hitler.

JL;DR

Places › United States ›

Georgia

Cities