Tag: North Carolina

Josh Stein, a candidate for governor of North Carolina and the state's first potential Jewish governor, has been navigating the complexities of issues surrounding Israel, particularly in the wake of the conflict in Gaza.
The upcoming North Carolina governor's race will feature a Jewish Democratic candidate, Attorney General Josh Stein, facing off against Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, a Republican who has apologized for past antisemitic remarks but has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump.
This article describes the author's personal journey of finding her voice and embracing her rage in response to the rise of antisemitism.
Mark Robinson, the controversial lieutenant governor of North Carolina, has announced his run for governor, sparking concerns among Democratic and Jewish communities due to his history of antisemitic, Islamophobic, and transphobic remarks.
The United Methodist Church (UMC) in Pittsboro, North Carolina, hosted an ecumenical evening of prayer and commitment to action to end gun violence, following a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
The Islamic Center of Asheville in North Carolina has seen a significant increase in its congregation since the arrival of Afghan refugees following the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.
The author recounts their experience with rising antisemitism in their hometown of Durham, North Carolina, particularly related to the campaign called Deadly Exchange, which blames Israel for policing issues in the US.
North Carolina's Republican Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson sparked controversy by protesting an editorial cartoon depicting Republican school board appointees as KKK members due to their objection to acknowledging systemic racism in educational standards.
The city council of Durham, North Carolina sparked controversy when they planned to publicly debate and vote on a resolution about Israel.
The American Hebrew Academy, founded by Chico Sabbah in 1996, aimed to be an elite international Jewish boarding school but faced challenges leading to its closure after 18 years.
In episode 41 of Unorthodox, the podcast returns to high school with a live recording from the American Hebrew Academy in Greensboro, N.C, the only International Jewish College Prep boarding school.