Category: Jewish
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Craig Goldman of Texas wins race, becoming 3rd Jewish Republican in Congress
Craig Goldman, a businessman and Texas state legislator, handily won his congressional race in north Texas, bringing the number of Jewish Republicans in Congress to three for the first time in more than a decade. Goldman’s… Continue Reading
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Adam Schiff wins race for U.S. Senate seat previously held by Dianne Feinstein
California voters did what was widely expected and elected Rep. Adam Schiff, a Jewish Democrat, in the senate race to replace the late Dianne Feinstein, another Jewish Democrat, who died while in office last year after serving… Continue Reading
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At a synagogue’s election watch party on the Upper West Side, ample nosh but no takers
There were black and white cookies and herring at an election results watch party in the Upper West Side synagogue social hall. What there wasn’t: pretty much anyone watching. Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, Lauren… Continue Reading
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What Christian nationalism has in store for Jews and other religious minorities
For an energetic subset of supporters, the promise of Donald Trump’s MAGA movement centers on increasing the influence of Christianity in American life and returning the country to what they see as its founding Christian… Continue Reading
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Yoav Gallant fired by Netanyahu
For the second time in the last 18 months Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired his defence minister Yoav Gallant — and this time it looks likely to stick. Netanyahu tried to get rid of Gallant in March 2023 but was forced… Continue Reading
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Argentina swears in new foreign minister with oath on Torah
Gerardo Werthein was sworn in as Argentina’s new foreign minister on Monday evening after President Javier Milei dismissed former minister Diana Mondino. The unusual aspect of the ceremony was that Werthein took his oath on the Torah. Mondino was… Continue Reading
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Bernie Marcus, Home Depot founder who gave to Republicans and Israel, dies at 95
Bernie Marcus, the billionaire who co-founded Home Depot and became a Republican megadonor and supporter of civic and political causes in the United States and Israel, has died. Marcus, 95, died late Monday in Boca Raton,… Continue Reading
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Suspects accused of vandalizing Brooklyn Museum director’s home hit with ‘terroristic threat as a hate crime’ charges
Three suspects accused of vandalizing the home of Brooklyn Museum’s Jewish director have now been charged with “making a terroristic threat as a hate crime.” The charges, announced on Monday, relate to a June incident in… Continue Reading
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Netanyahu sends ‘heartfelt congratulations’ to new Tory leader Badenoch
Benjamin Netanyahu has sent his “heartfelt congratulations” to new Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, adding:”I am sure she will continue the great tradition of Israeli-British partnership and friendship.” The Israeli prime minister… Continue Reading
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Rabbi Halpern trial delayed for a year
The Crown Court trial of Rabbi Chaim Halpern, who faces two charges of sexual assault, has been delayed for a year. The case was due to begin at Harrow Crown Court on Monday, November 11. The Golders Green rabbi, 65, pleaded not guilty in… Continue Reading