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Auchincloss: U.S. needs to focus on splitting Iran and China, not Saudi normalization with Israel

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 20 Nov 2024

Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) emphasizes the importance of U.S. foreign policy focusing on disrupting the Iran-China relationship rather than prioritizing Saudi-Israel normalization.

0 Politics Leadership

Who are the Jews in Trump’s inner circle?

Luke Tress in JTA · 18 Nov 2024

The article offers an overview of key Jewish figures within Donald Trump's inner circle as he prepares for a potential return to the White House.

0 Television/Film Culture

A Jewish snowman movie would have made a lot more sense than Netflix's 'Hot Frosty'

Mira Fox in Forward · 15 Nov 2024

Mira Fox critiques the Netflix film "Hot Frosty," a Hallmark-style Christmas movie featuring a magically animated snowman, Jack, who is more reminiscent of a golem than a traditional Frosty.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a Jewish Democrat, launches bid for New Jersey governor

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 15 Nov 2024

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a centrist Jewish Democrat representing New Jersey's 5th Congressional District, has officially announced his candidacy for the state's governorship in the upcoming election.

0 Culture Politics

Has Mark Zuckerberg become the anti-Elon Musk?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 14 Nov 2024

Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk, two of the world's most high-profile billionaires, have been turning into contrasting figures in the public eye.

0 Politics Israel

Close to 90 congressional Democrats urge Biden to sanction Israeli ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 14 Nov 2024

Nearly 90 congressional Democrats, including eight Jewish officials, are urging President Biden to impose sanctions on Israeli ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir due to their far-right policies that foster settler violence, undermine the Palestinian Authority, and promote annexation of the West Bank.

0 Politics Leadership

Jews named Josh will be 6% of U.S. governors. Rabbis named Josh have leadership advice.

Benyamin Cohen in Forward · 6 Nov 2024

In an intriguing overlap of names and prominence, Josh Stein's election as governor of North Carolina means that 6% of U.S. governors are now Jewish men named Josh, joining Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania and Josh Green of Hawaii.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Meet Josh Stein, North Carolina’s first Jewish governor-elect

Louis Keene in Forward · 6 Nov 2024

Josh Stein, a Democrat and North Carolina's Attorney General, has been elected as the state's first Jewish governor, joining the ranks of six Jewish state executives in 2025.

0 Politics History

The Obama Machine

Michael Lind in Tablet · 1 Nov 2024

Michael Lind explores the transformation of the Democratic Party under Barack Obama, describing it as the emergence of a new political machine reminiscent of Chicago’s historical political structures.

0 Culture Holocaust

How Superman, Captain America and a little-known Hollywood star fought the Nazis

Cathryn J. Prince in Forward · 3 Nov 2023

The article explores the intersection of Jewish culture with the comic book industry, as highlighted by the exhibit JewCE: The Museum and Laboratory of the Jewish Comics Experience at the Center for Jewish History.

0 Television/Film Culture

Sarah Silverman’s new special is her best argument yet for loving Jews (with digestive issues)

PJ Grisar in Forward · 25 May 2023

Sarah Silverman's latest stand-up special, "Someone You Love," showcases her unique blend of scatological humor and Jewish identity, tackling themes like antisemitism with irreverent comedy.

0 Sports Culture

Gainesville’s Golden boy

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 6 Oct 2022

Todd Golden, recently appointed as the head coach of the University of Florida men's basketball team, is revitalizing Gators basketball by embracing his Jewish identity and connecting with the university's substantial Jewish community.

0 Politics Jewish Law

Senate passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent, complicating life for observant Jews

Forward · 16 Mar 2022

The U.S. Senate's recent unanimous approval of a bill to make daylight saving time permanent is set to impact the religious practices of observant Jews significantly.

0 History Communities

The Secret Jewish History Of Hawaii

Forward · 18 Mar 2019

Elias Abraham Rosenberg, a Jewish scholar, briefly became a significant figure in Hawaiian history after ingratiating himself with King David Kalakaua in the mid-19th century.

0 History Communities

The Secret Jewish History Of Hawaii

Forward · 18 Mar 2019

Elias Abraham Rosenberg, a Jewish scholar, briefly became a significant figure in Hawaiian history after ingratiating himself with King David Kalakaua in the mid-19th century.

0 Politics Communities

Stephen Miller Helped Sink Trump’s ‘Muslim Ban’ 2.0

Forward · 16 Mar 2017

Stephen Miller, a key aide to President Donald Trump, played a significant role in promoting the administration's controversial travel ban targeting several Muslim-majority countries.

0 Politics Israel

Sheldon Adelson’s Bet on Trump Is Paying Off

Forward · 9 Jan 2017

Sheldon Adelson, the influential Republican donor, strategically supported Donald Trump in the final stages of the 2016 election, contributing $35 million to Trump's campaign despite previously betting on other GOP candidates.

0 Politics Israel

Senate Committee Passes Protective Measure to Fight BDS

Jewish Insider · 30 Jun 2016

The U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has passed the Combating BDS Act of 2016, a measure allowing state and local governments to divest public funds from entities participating in the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel.

0 Politics Communities

Hawaii Jewish Sen. Brian Schatz Clings to Lead in Primary

Forward · 12 Aug 2014

Senator Brian Schatz, Hawaii's Jewish political figure, faced a tense primary contest against Colleen Hanabusa, as results from the Democratic primary were inconclusive due to voting disruptions caused by Hurricane Iselle.

0 Art Culture

Remembering the Artist Behind Ms. Magazine’s First Cover

Forward · 19 Nov 2010

Miriam Wosk, a notable illustrator and multimedia artist, left a significant mark with her feminist-focused artwork, most famously the cover art for the inaugural issue of Ms. Magazine in 1971, featuring a multi-armed, multi-tasking woman.

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