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In costly Maryland Democratic Senate primary, candidate endorsed by J Street beats AIPAC-aligned opponent
WASHINGTON (JTA) — David Trone, the congressman and liquor store mogul who has given generously to pro-Israel causes, lost his bid for the Democratic Senate nomination in Maryland to Angela Alsobrooks, a popular municipal… Continue Reading
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This Jewish Gen-Z-er wants to be the next progressive pro-Israel congressman
WASHINGTON (JTA) — At least twice while campaigning in the small towns of the western stretch of Maryland’s 6th District, Joe Vogel headed to Shabbat services. Synagogues in Cumberland and Frederick were only too happy to… Continue Reading
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Top Biden official tells Jewish leaders: Claim that US withheld intelligence on Hamas from Israel is ‘not true’
WASHINGTON (JTA) — The White House denied reports that the United States withheld intelligence from Israel on the whereabouts of Hamas’ leaders. The reports alleged that the United States would provide the intelligence in… Continue Reading
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In Maryland, AIPAC has poured $4.2M into a congressional primary where Israel is not an issue
WASHINGTON (JTA) — The United Democracy Project, a campaign finance group affiliated with the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC, has dumped $4.2 million into tomorrow’s Democratic primary in Maryland’s 3rd District to back state Sen…. Continue Reading
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16 Republican senators demand IRS investigate fiscal sponsor of Students for Justice in Palestine
(New York Jewish Week) — A group of 16 Republican senators is asking the Internal Revenue Service to investigate nonprofits that support National Students for Justice in Palestine — including the group’s fiscal sponsor,… Continue Reading
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Why a Jewish leader connects the left-wing campus protests to right-wing attacks on democracy
(JTA) — Once upon a time (and it feels a bit like a fairy tale), Jewish communities tried to speak with one voice on domestic policy issues. If you were a politician looking to cultivate the “Jewish community,” or a Jewish… Continue Reading
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U.N. General Assembly elevates status of Palestine delegation
(JTA) — The United Nations General Assembly overwhelmingly voted to elevate the status of the Palestine delegation, a mostly symbolic action that nonetheless underscored Israel’s isolation as its war with Hamas enters its… Continue Reading
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The pro-Israel backlash is harsh after Biden suspends delivery of some weapons to Israel
WASHINGTON (JTA) — John Kirby, the National Security Council spokesman who has become the face of the Biden administration’s affection for Israel, had something to get off his chest: Joe Biden is not anti-Israel. “The… Continue Reading
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At The New School, an anti-Zionist campus rabbi is ‘not so radical,’ students say
(New York Jewish Week) — The seder at The New School on the first night of Passover was in many ways quite traditional. Matzah, haroset and bitter herbs were arrayed on a seder plate used by students sharing the holiday meal… Continue Reading
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Longtime Israel critic loses Indiana Republican House primary after campaign by Jewish groups
WASHINGTON (JTA) — A former Republican congressman in Indiana who is a longtime critic of Israel failed in his bid to return to the House of Representatives after the Republican Jewish Coalition and AIPAC mounted an effort to… Continue Reading