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American elections are one place where Jews do count

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Nov

The Jewish vote in American elections remains a vital and dynamic factor, revealing shifts in political allegiances that are not easily captured by pollsters.

0 Culture Politics

The Strange Death of American Publishing with Adam Bellow

Unorthodox · 14 Nov

American publishing, once a beacon of literary and intellectual excellence, is now mired in ideological rigidity that stifles free expression, particularly towards Jewish perspectives.

0 Politics Ethics

Letter to a young poll worker: Why you must stay hopeful when the world threatens to break you

Joel Bellman in Forward · 8 Nov

Joel Bellman reflects on his experience as a poll worker during the 2024 election, offering a heartfelt letter to a young colleague named Gaia.

0 Communities Leadership

Paying tribute to Bernie Marcus, who empowered young Jews

eJewishPhilanthropy · 8 Nov

Bernie Marcus, remembered as an extraordinary philanthropist, played an influential role in empowering young Jews and fortifying Jewish communities.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Man carrying weapons and protest manifesto against Gaza war tried to enter U.S. Capitol on Election Day

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 7 Nov

On Election Day, Austin M. Olson was apprehended at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center after being found with weapons, fuel, and a manifesto critical of the U.S. government's role in the Israel-Hamas war.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Culture

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 30 Oct

The episode features a discussion with Steve Kornacki about the upcoming U.S. election, focusing on voter behavior patterns and potential swing states.

0 Politics Israel

Kamala in the Baier's Den

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 17 Oct

This episode discusses Vice President Kamala Harris's strategic appearance on Fox News with Bret Baier, analyzing her performance and the implications of her interview.