Wisconsin, United States

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For legal crusader Amy Bach, data is the key to holding America’s justice system accountable

Larry Luxner in JTA · 19 Nov

Amy Bach, a lawyer and journalist, has driven significant change in the U.S. justice system by emphasizing the importance of data for accountability.

0 Politics Israel

You're Hired - with Alyssa Farah Griffin and Amos Harel

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 14 Nov

Yonit and Jonathan discuss Donald Trump's appointment choices for his new administration, particularly regarding impacts on Israel and the Middle East, alongside rising antisemitic violence in Amsterdam.

0 Politics Culture

The Post-Election Sex Strike. Plus. . .

River Page in The Free Press · 13 Nov

In the aftermath of the 2024 elections, American progressives are grappling with Donald Trump's second victory, manifesting in behaviors reminiscent of the initial Trump era, such as left-wing women engaging in symbolic protests like shaving their heads and sexual abstention.

0 Politics Israel

Trump names fellow real estate mogul Steve Witkoff as Middle East envoy

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 13 Nov

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Steve Witkoff, a Jewish real estate developer and personal friend, as his Middle East envoy.

0 Israel Politics

Trump Cards: Handbook for Power

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 11 Nov

Cindy Scarr's article discusses the potential return of Donald Trump to power and the challenges he might face in implementing his agenda.

0 Politics Communities

Anxiety, concern and hope: How swing-state rabbis, and their communities, are reacting to Trump’s win

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 7 Nov

In the wake of Donald Trump's re-election, swing-state rabbis across America are expressing a range of emotions from anxiety to hope, reflecting the diverse concerns of their communities.

0 Politics Leadership

The Trump Triumph

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 6 Nov

The hosts discuss Donald Trump's unexpected electoral victory in 2024, comparing it to his 2016 win, and analyze the political climate that led to this outcome.

0 Politics Antisemitism

It pains me to to say it, but Trump was a better option for Jews than Harris-Walz

Jewish Chronicle · 6 Nov

Reflecting on the evolving political landscape, the author argues that Donald Trump may have been a better option for Jewish interests than Kamala Harris and Tim Walz.

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79% of Jews voted for Kamala Harris, according to largest preliminary exit poll

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 6 Nov

Preliminary exit polls from the National Election Pool suggest that 79% of Jewish voters supported Kamala Harris, continuing the trend of Jewish support for Democrats in national elections.

0 Politics Israel

Trump retakes presidency, heralding new era for the United States, its Jews and its relationship with Israel

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 6 Nov

Donald Trump has been re-elected as President of the United States, an outcome set to redefine U.S. policies and its relationship with Israel, amidst significant concerns among American Jews.

0 Politics Communities

Live blog: NC and Delaware elect Jewish governors, LA shul turns polling place, Jerusalem watch party

Forward Staff in Forward · 5 Nov

During a pivotal Election Day, Jewish influence was notably prominent as two states, North Carolina and Delaware, elected Jewish governors.

0 Politics Israel

Trump is spending time with critics of Israel. His Jewish supporters aren’t concerned.

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 5 Nov

In the wake of former President Donald Trump's engagement with notable critics of Israel, his Jewish supporters continue to back him due to his strong pro-Israel record during his presidency from 2017 to 2021.

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 Israel

Could U.S. voters living in Israel swing the election?

Deborah Danan in Forward · 4 Nov

American citizens living in Israel are showing increased interest in the upcoming U.S. elections.

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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.

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 Israel

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.

0 Politics Culture

Steve Speaks!

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 Culture

It's Raining Men

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 25 Oct

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are tied in a national poll, raising concerns about Harris's campaign strategy, especially among Gen Z males who show increasing support for Trump.

0 Politics Culture

Why Harris Can't Close the Sale

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 21 Oct

The political landscape is heating up as the presidential race between Harris and Trump remains neck-and-neck.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Here’s What We Know About The California Synagogue Shooting

Forward · 28 Apr 2019

A tragic shooting occurred at the Chabad of Poway synagogue near San Diego on the six-month anniversary of the Pittsburgh synagogue attack, resulting in one death and three injuries.

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