North Carolina

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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.

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Josh Stein defeats Mark Robinson to become North Carolina’s first Jewish governor

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 6 Nov

Josh Stein has made history as North Carolina's first Jewish governor, defeating Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, whose campaign was marred by his past inflammatory remarks about Jews and others.

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How Josh Stein’s Judaism plays into his campaign for North Carolina governor

Gabby Deutch in Jewish Insider · 23 Oct

North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein, a Jewish Democrat, is using his gubernatorial campaign to condemn opponent Mark Robinson's history of antisemitic rhetoric.

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'A flood of biblical proportions': A survivor's Rosh Hashanah lessons from Hurricane Helene

Justin Goldstein in Forward · 2 Oct

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Justin Goldstein shares personal reflections on witnessing devastation in Asheville, N.C., and its impact on the local community's spirit during Rosh Hashanah.

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What to know about Josh Stein, the Jewish attorney outpolling Mark Robinson in NC governor’s race

Andrea Cooper in JTA · 20 Sep

Josh Stein, the Jewish Democratic candidate for governor in North Carolina, is gaining traction against his controversial Republican opponent, Mark Robinson.

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This GOP candidate has always been antisemitic — so why are Republicans only panicking about him now?

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 19 Sep

Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate for governor in North Carolina, is facing growing pressure from his own party to drop out of the race following revelations of past antisemitic and racist remarks.

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NC governor race: Mark Robinson called himself 'black NAZI'

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 19 Sep

The North Carolina governor race has intensified after a report revealed inflammatory comments from Republican candidate Mark Robinson, current Lieutenant Governor.

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Josh Stein — who would be North Carolina's first Jewish governor — threads the needle on Gaza

Tim Funk in Forward · 24 Jun

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.

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N.C. governor’s race pits Jewish Democrat against Republican who says he apologized for past antisemitism

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 6 Mar

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.

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Use Your Rage

Kathryn Wolf in Tablet · 8 Nov 2023

This article describes the author's personal journey of finding her voice and embracing her rage in response to the rise of antisemitism.

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Gubernatorial candidate who has trafficked in antisemitism likens current politics to Nazi Germany

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 12 Jun 2023

Mark Robinson, the Republican frontrunner for North Carolina governor in 2024, is drawing controversy for comparing the current U.S. political climate to Nazi Germany in a speech at the North Carolina Republican Convention.

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Mark Robinson’s run for N.C. governor to test GOP in battleground state

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 24 Apr 2023

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.

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Beyond Thoughts and Prayers

Maggie Phillips in Tablet · 17 Aug 2022

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.

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Afghans in Asheville

Maggie Phillips in Tablet · 10 Mar 2022

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.

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The Screamers

Kathryn Wolf in Tablet · 8 Jun 2021

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.

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North Carolina’s lieutenant governor has Jewish community on high alert

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 19 Feb 2021

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.

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Will Biden call up Dr. Mandy Cohen?

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 20 Nov 2020

Dr. Mandy Cohen, North Carolina's secretary of health and human services, is a potential candidate for President-elect Biden’s cabinet as head of the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Israeli Oppression Comes to Durham

Sean Cooper in Tablet · 20 Oct 2020

The city council of Durham, North Carolina sparked controversy when they planned to publicly debate and vote on a resolution about Israel.

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What Went Wrong at the American Hebrew Academy?

Phil M. Cohen in Tablet · 17 Jun 2019

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.

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School Ties: Ep. 41

Unorthodox · 19 May 2016

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.

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School Ties: Ep. 41

Unorthodox · 19 May 2016

This episode of Unorthodox, recorded live at the American Hebrew Academy in Greensboro, NC, features former North Carolina State Senator Marshall Rauch discussing his role in making Yom Kippur a state holiday, and musical guest Judith Saxton sharing her experiences as a trumpeter.

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