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Obama Isn’t Going Anywhere
Lee Smith
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Tablet
· 12 Nov 2024
Lee Smith explores the enduring influence of Barack Obama in the current American political landscape, especially in relation to Donald Trump.
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The End of the Obama Presidency — Finally
Cindy Scarr
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Mishpacha
· 11 Nov 2024
The article critiques the end of the Obama era, particularly in the context of U.S.-Israel relations and its influence on American politics.
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Who is Stephen Miller, Trump’s Jewish adviser and likely White House deputy chief of staff?
Benyamin Cohen
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Forward
· 11 Nov 2024
Stephen Miller, a long-time adviser to Donald Trump, is poised to become Deputy Chief of Staff at the White House.
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Florida man arrested for targeting Jewish Rep. Jared Moskowitz, who says the suspect was found with an antisemitic manifesto
Jacob Gurvis
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JTA
· 11 Nov 2024
Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Jewish congressman from Florida, faced a safety threat when a man, John Lapinski, was arrested near his home with firearms, body armor, and an antisemitic manifesto that singled out Moskowitz.
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Cornell’s handling of a new course on Gaza could preview campus Israel battles under Trump
Andrew Lapin
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JTA
· 11 Nov 2024
Cornell University is embroiled in a contentious debate regarding a new course titled 'Gaza, Indigeneity, Resistance' by Jewish professor Eric Cheyfitz, which critiques Israel as a settler colonial state.
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Why Trump Won — An American Jew's Perspective
Joshua Hoffman
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Future of Jewish
· 11 Nov 2024
Joshua Hoffman explores the unexpected win of Donald Trump in the 2016 election from an American Jewish perspective by highlighting factors beyond Trump's controversial persona.
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You're Fired
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
· 8 Nov 2024
Yonit and Jonathan discuss the political turbulence surrounding former President Donald Trump's potential comeback and the dismissal of Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant during a critical time.
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You're Fired
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
· 8 Nov 2024
Yonit and Jonathan explore significant geopolitical shifts, including Donald Trump's return to U.S. presidential politics and the dismissal of Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
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Man carrying weapons and protest manifesto against Gaza war tried to enter U.S. Capitol on Election Day
Andrew Lapin
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Forward
· 7 Nov 2024
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.
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Did the Democrats Gaslight Themselves?
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
· 7 Nov 2024
The episode examines the Democratic Party's post-election quandaries following Kamala Harris's concession speech, highlighting intra-party conflicts and public perception issues.
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‘If Kamala had chosen Josh Shapiro’: Some Democrats wonder if it would have made a difference to have the Jewish governor of PA on the ticket
Lauren Markoe
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Forward
· 6 Nov 2024
In the wake of Vice President Kamala Harris's electoral defeat to Donald Trump, some Democrats are speculating that choosing Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as her running mate might have changed the outcome, particularly in swing states like Pennsylvania.
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The Art of Israeli Apathy
Joshua Hoffman
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Future of Jewish
· 2 Nov 2024
Israeli society is characterized by its fiercely opinionated nature, with citizens frequently engaging in spirited debates on everything from politics to daily life.
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Shameful Schumer and the Election
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
· 1 Nov 2024
This episode highlights criticism of Senator Chuck Schumer for allegedly downplaying antisemitic incidents at Columbia University for partisan gain.
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Hymie’s Deli featured in new Kamala Harris ad, after blowback over Trump ad filmed there
Lauren Markoe
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Forward
· 31 Oct 2024
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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Supporting the rebirth of Kibbutz Nir Oz: A year of healing and solidarity
eJewishPhilanthropy
· 31 Oct 2024
On the one-year anniversary of a devastating Hamas attack, the survivors of Kibbutz Nir Oz, near the Gaza border, continue the arduous task of rebuilding.
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Biden vs. Harris
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
· 10 Oct 2024
The discussion revolves around the perceived tension between President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, with speculation on Biden possibly undermining Harris and Harris's struggles in handling media and public appearances.
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Meet the New Consul General
JCRC Boston
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JCRC Boston Leaders Unplugged
· 10 Sep 2024
Benny Sharoni, the new Israeli Consul General to New England, discusses his excitement about building bridges between Israel and the Boston area, highlighting shared values in culture and technology.
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V For Veto
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
· 29 Mar 2024
The episode explores the widening rift in U.S.-Israel relations following the U.S. withholding its veto at the U.N. Security Council and discusses the tension within Netanyahu's government amid upcoming military service exemptions for the ultra-Orthodox.
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V For Veto
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
· 29 Mar 2024
Yonit and Jonathan discuss the recent US abstention of a veto at the UN, signaling tensions between Israel and the US government under Netanyahu's leadership.
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Prof who charged CUNY with antisemitism is exonerated after discrimination allegation
Lauren Markoe
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Forward
· 7 Oct 2023
The City University of New York (CUNY) exonerated Jewish professor Jeffrey Lax from allegations of discrimination.
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The chaos is the point: Matt Gaetz and the mainstreaming of conspiracy, xenophobia and antisemitism
Emily Tamkin
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Forward
· 4 Oct 2023
The article examines the political antics of Congressman Matt Gaetz, highlighting his role in the ousting of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and his history of promoting conspiracy theories and antisemitic rhetoric.
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is very Christian — but it's had its Jewish moments
Lauren Markoe
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Forward
· 21 Nov 2022
Despite its predominantly Christian theme, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has featured notable Jewish moments over the years.
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Can a Tree of Life memorial ‘end antisemitism in our lifetime’? Its new CEO hopes so.
Andrew Lapin
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Forward
· 15 Nov 2022
The Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh has appointed Carole Zawatsky as its first CEO to lead its ambitious project of transforming the site of the tragic 2018 shooting into a memorial, museum, and education center.
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Here's why J Street isn’t focusing on Israel ahead of midterm elections
Arno Rosenfeld
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Forward
· 4 Nov 2022
J Street, a liberal pro-Israel advocacy group founded to support the two-state solution, has notably shifted its focus to domestic issues in the U.S., such as voting rights and democratic integrity, ahead of the midterm elections.
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In a first, New York state declares a Hasidic school’s education inadequate
Lauren Markoe
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Forward
· 12 Oct 2022
In a historical move, New York State has declared a Hasidic boys school in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood inadequate in providing basic secular education, marking the first instance of such a ruling against a Hasidic institution.
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