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Craig Goldman of Texas wins race, becoming 3rd Jewish Republican in Congress

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 6 Nov

Craig Goldman, a Texas state legislator and businessman, has won a congressional seat in north Texas, becoming the third Jewish Republican in the U.S. Congress, a first in over a decade.

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I Knew Our Family’s Move to Texas Would Be Hard. I Never Expected How Much the Jewish Community Would Help.

Sharrona Pearl in Kveller · 9 Oct

Adjusting to a new life in Texas, Sharrona Pearl and her family were struck by the warm embrace of the Dallas Jewish community.

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A hurricane named Beryl, an agonizing plight straight out of the Book of Job

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 11 Jul

In Houston, Hurricane Beryl left over a million people without power, drawing a comparison to the biblical story of Job seeking answers amid suffering.

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Craig Goldman aims to be the third Jewish Republican in the House

Marc Rod in Jewish Insider · 7 May

Craig Goldman, a Jewish Republican state representative from Texas, is vying to become the third Jewish Republican in Congress and the first from Texas.

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Hundreds of students arrested from Texas to California as college Israel protests continue

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 25 Apr

Pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses across the United States have led to hundreds of student arrests, clashes with authorities, and disruptions to campus activities, such as the cancellation of graduation ceremonies and valedictorian speeches.

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Megachurch shooter’s mother-in-law says shooting had ‘nothing to do with Judaism’

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 13 Feb

The ex-mother-in-law of the woman who opened fire in a Texas megachurch has stated that the shooting had nothing to do with Judaism.

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A Jewish voice demanding liberty, equality and fraternity — in France and in Texas — has been silenced

Robert Zaretsky in Forward · 11 Feb

Robert Badinter, a prominent French figure known for his advocacy against the death penalty and his commitment to the values of liberty, equality, and fraternity, passed away recently.

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Coming Down to the Wire

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 30 Jan

The tension over illegal immigration in the United States continues to escalate, with Texas and the federal government clashing over border security.

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Texas to Execute Jewish Man on World Day Against the Death Penalty

Martine Schwan in Moment · 2 Aug 2023

Jedidiah Murphy, a Jewish man on death row in Texas for the murder of Bertie Lee Cunningham, is scheduled to be executed on October 10, 2023, which coincidentally is the World Day Against the Death Penalty recognized by the United Nations.

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Texas neo-Nazi group ramps up talk of guns, violence on social media

Adam Kovac in Forward · 25 May 2023

The Aryan Freedom Network (AFN), a white supremacist group based in Texas, has been increasingly active both online and in the real world.

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A Strike Derailed

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 16 Sep 2022

The podcast episode discusses a breakthrough preventing a nationwide rail strike and its implications for upcoming elections.

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Jill Biden's Taco Tuesday

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 12 Jul 2022

In a podcast, Matt Continetti and Jim Meigs discuss Jill Biden's controversial remark during a LatinX event in Texas, Elon Musk's unusual Twitter activity, and the remarkable images of the universe produced by the Webb Telescope.

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Does pastrami come from New York or Texas?

ALanger in Forward · 9 May 2022

The origins of pastrami have been a topic of controversy, with some claiming it is from Texas, not New York.

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Vaccine Mandate Craziness

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 12 Oct 2021

The podcast discusses the recent Texas initiative to prohibit private businesses from mandating COVID-19 vaccines for employees, highlighting the broader political implications of vaccine mandates across the country.

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It's Not All About the Base

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 21 Sep 2021

In a recent podcast episode, the discussion revolves around the Biden administration's immediate assumption that horseback Border patrol officers were wrong in their actions in Texas, reflecting the administration's struggle to cater to its progressive base.

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Abortion Comes Roaring to the Fore

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 2 Sep 2021

In a recent podcast episode, the focus is on the Supreme Court's decision not to block Texas's strict abortion law, raising questions about the emergence of a new liberal grassroots movement akin to the conservative one that followed the establishment of abortion rights in the past.

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Leaving Biden Behind in the Race to Reopen

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 4 May 2021

Blue states like New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are swiftly moving to reopen, despite the intentions of the Biden administration and in line with states like Texas and Florida.

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Texas Lightens Up

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 3 Mar 2021

The podcast discusses Texas Gov. Abbott's choice to remove all state-level COVID-19 mandates, examining whether this move is an important test or a risky decision.

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The Navy SEAL turned congressman who has no patience for outrage culture

Amy Spiro in Jewish Insider · 7 May 2020

Rep. Dan Crenshaw, a Navy SEAL turned congressman, emphasizes the importance of returning to normalcy amid the coronavirus pandemic, advocating for a careful approach to economic stimulus.

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Chrismukkah in Texas

Benjamin Markovits in Tablet · 13 Dec 2019

In "Chrismukkah in Texas," the Essinger family in Texas celebrates a hybrid Christmas and Hanukkah with a blend of traditions.

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Books on the Cheap

Allan Arkush in Jewish Review of Books · 21 Feb 2019

The author reflects on his time spent browsing used bookstores in Dallas in the 1980s and shares memorable encounters related to finding books like Henry Ford's anti-Semitic work and Abram L. Sachar's "The Redemption of the Unwanted."

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A Jew’s Christmas in Texas

Kinky Friedman in Tablet · 21 Dec 2018

In a humorous reflection on being Jewish during Christmas in Texas, the writer explores the contrasts and interactions between Jewish culture and the festive Texas atmosphere, highlighting the feelings of unease and acceptance intertwined in the experience.

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Rocco the Hockey-Playing Jew Meets Sugar Land, Texas

Louie Lazar in Tablet · 20 Feb 2015

Joshua Rocco, an 18-year-old Jewish hockey player from New Jersey, finds himself in the unlikely environment of Sugar Land, Texas, as part of the Sugar Land Imperials junior hockey team.

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Bond. Jew Bond.

Kinky Friedman in Tablet · 24 Oct 2012

Jerome Charyn's latest novel, "Under the Eye of God," weaves a thrilling narrative around Isaac Sidel, a former cop and New York mayor turned vice-president-elect of the United States.

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My Cousin, The Barbecue Maven

Marc Tracy in Tablet · 5 Jul 2012

Pete Wells of The New York Times awarded two out of four stars to Hill Country, a Chelsea barbecue restaurant owned by Marc Glosserman, the cousin of the author.

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