Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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.

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With harassment and intimidation expected, 'poll chaplains' work to keep calm on Election Day

Mira Fox in Forward · 5 Nov

Rabbinical student Rafi Ellenson joined a group of faith leaders in Pennsylvania to serve as 'poll chaplains' during the contentious 2024 U.S. elections.

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Howard Lutnick, the pro-Israel champion leading Trump’s transition team

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 4 Nov

Howard Lutnick, chairman and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, has become a high-profile booster for Donald Trump's potential second term.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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This is not an endorsement for Kamala Harris — or Donald Trump

Jodi Rudoren in Forward · 1 Nov

Jodi Rudoren reflects on the fading tradition of newspaper political endorsements in light of recent decisions by the owners of major outlets like The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times not to endorse any presidential candidates.

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Hymie’s, the Philly Jewish deli featured in a Trump ad, is now the setting for a Harris spot

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 1 Nov

Hymies, a well-known Jewish deli in Philadelphia, has become a stage for political ads as the U.S. election nears its end.

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Combating the Shocking Rise of Antisemitism in Health Care

Hilary Danailova in Hadassah · 31 Oct

In recent months, there has been a troubling rise in antisemitism within the healthcare sector in the U.S., exacerbated by the conflict in Israel and attacks by Hamas.

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The Jewish Vote in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know

People of the Pod · 31 Oct

Pennsylvania's significant Jewish community is a key factor in the upcoming presidential election, with issues such as antisemitism and U.S.-Israel relations shaping voter sentiment.

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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.

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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.

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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: US elections through an Israeli prism

What Matters Now · 31 Oct

Haviv Rettig Gur and Amanda Borschel-Dan discuss the U.S. presidential election from an Israeli perspective, examining why Israelis reportedly favor Donald Trump over Kamala Harris and the implications for Israeli-American relations.

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Hymie’s Deli featured in new Kamala Harris ad, after blowback over Trump ad filmed there

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 31 Oct

A political ad filmed at Hymies Deli, near Philadelphia, featuring Donald Trump sparked controversy for its portrayal of Jewish stereotypes, leading the deli to receive threats and hate mail.

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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.

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