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

Louis Keene in Forward · 6 Nov

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 Israel

Uncommitted movement decries accusations that it was 'bought'

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 5 Nov

The Uncommitted National Movement, a faction of pro-Palestinian Democrats, is grappling with internal strife following accusations of accepting substantial funds from a Democratic-linked political action committee, reportedly influencing their decision not to endorse a third-party candidate.

0 Politics Communities

Need help voting in Yiddish (or Urdu or Tagalog or Gujarati or Polish or Russian or Tamil or Hmong)?

Aviya Kushner in Forward · 4 Nov

Aviya Kushner highlights the challenges and importance of language assistance for voters in the United States, emphasizing the provisions of the Voting Rights Act which mandate multilingual support in jurisdictions with significant non-English speaking populations.

0 Politics Culture

Vibes and Polls and Predictions, Oh My!

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 4 Nov

Debate surrounds the potential outcomes of the upcoming election, with a focus on unexpected poll results and their implications.

0 Politics Israel

Post-Sinwar: Hostages, Succession & Thwarting Hamas Revival

Decision Points · 4 Nov

The assassination of Yahya Sinwar, a key leader in Hamas, marks a significant change in the power dynamics within the organization and poses challenges for both Hamas's future leadership and ongoing hostage negotiations.

0 Communities Politics

When colleges shut down their ‘Gaza solidarity sukkahs,’ they prompted debates over anti-Zionist Jewish observance

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 1 Nov

A series of Gaza solidarity sukkahs, constructed by anti-Zionist Jewish groups on university campuses like Northwestern and NYU during the 2024 Sukkot holiday, sparked significant controversy and debates over Jewish observance and political expression.

0 Politics Antisemitism

I was a Bernie supporter. This year, I'm voting Trump. Here's why liberal Jews like me made the switch

Shabbos Kestenbaum in Forward · 1 Nov

Shabbos Kestenbaum, once a staunch supporter of Bernie Sanders and left-wing politics, explains his shift to voting for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.

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 Gender/Identity Culture

'Mommy Of the Year'

Jewdicious · 1 Nov

Abigail Pickus reflects on the ups and downs of single motherhood with her son, juxtaposing her experiences with the seemingly effortless portrayals of motherhood on social media.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Shameful Schumer and the Election

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 1 Nov

The podcast delves deep into allegations against Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for allegedly advising Columbia University to avoid discussing antisemitic incidents, displaying both political and ethical ramifications amidst the backdrop of the nearing presidential election.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Shameful Schumer and the Election

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 1 Nov

The podcast delves deep into allegations against Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for allegedly advising Columbia University to avoid discussing antisemitic incidents, displaying both political and ethical ramifications amidst the backdrop of the nearing presidential election.

0 Jewish Law Culture

The Art and Awkwardness of Translating Rav Menachem Froman

Sruli Fruchter in 18forty · 1 Nov

Sruli Fruchter explores the challenges and nuances of translating the teachings of Rav Menachem Froman, a spiritually complex figure known for his controversial yet profound insights on faith, peace, and human relationships.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Chicago school board president resigns amid backlash over antisemitic social media posts

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 1 Nov

Rev. Mitchell Ikenna Johnson, recently appointed president of the Chicago public school board, resigned after backlash over antisemitic social media posts.

0 Politics History

Election-Swinging Jews

Bonjour Chai · 1 Nov

This episode explores the nuances of the Jewish vote in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, highlighting the factors influencing Jewish voter preferences in pivotal swing states like Pennsylvania.

0 Antisemitism Education

‘They need the patience’: Texts show tension between sympathetic university officials and students protesting Gaza war

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 31 Oct

Amid protests against the Gaza war, campus leaders at institutions like Northwestern University have struggled to balance student activism and concerns about antisemitism.

0 Politics Antisemitism

I'm a Pennsylvania Jewish voter. My tiny demographic group could decide the election

Dan Perry in Forward · 31 Oct

Jewish voters in Pennsylvania, despite representing a small demographic, could play a decisive role in the upcoming U.S. presidential election.

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