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Could Donald Trump’s win end the war in Gaza and bring the hostages home?
WASHINGTON — For months on the campaign trail, Donald Trump has said he wants the war in Gaza to end — even reportedly setting a timeline for Israel to finish its campaign against Hamas in the Palestinian territory by his… Continue Reading
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At an Upper West Side synagogue, Jews gather to ‘sit shiva’ following Trump’s win
Congregants at the Upper West Side synagogue B’nai Jeshurun had gathered for a post-election prayer service on Wednesday night, but the congregation’s senior rabbi, Roly Matalon, understood that they had really come together… Continue Reading
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Anxiety, concern and hope: How swing-state rabbis, and their communities, are reacting to Trump’s win
Prior to Election Day, Rabbi Abe Friedman shared that he has two rules for discussing politics from the pulpit: The topic has to be Jewish, and the message can’t just be tied to a specific moment. Now one day after the vote… Continue Reading
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Eugene Vindman, whose Jewish immigrant story played a role in Trump’s impeachment, elected to Congress
WASHINGTON — Eugene Vindman, whose Jewish immigrant story played a role in the first impeachment of Donald Trump, has been elected to Congress. Vindman, a Democrat, won a close race in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District,… Continue Reading
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Donald Trump thanked a ‘historic coalition’ for his election. He didn’t include Jews.
In his victory speech, President Donald Trump singled out constituencies traditionally associated with Democrats who swung toward him on Election Day: Black voters, women, Hispanics, and Arab and Muslim Americans. He did not… Continue Reading
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Elissa Slotkin, centrist Jewish Democrat, wins tight Michigan Senate race
Rep. Elissa Slotkin narrowly prevailed in her Senate race in Michigan over former Rep. Mike Rogers, making her one of two new Jewish members of the Senate and delivering a downballot victory to Democrats in a closely-watched… Continue Reading
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‘History’s greatest comeback’: Netanyahu congratulates Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered enthusiastic congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump, saying his victory heralds a “powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America.” “Dear… Continue Reading
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79% of Jews voted for Kamala Harris, according to largest preliminary exit poll
The first rule of exit polls is to be careful about interpreting early exit polls, which aren’t always accurate. The second rule is that, for now at least, they represent the best information we have about the question… Continue Reading
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Trump appears close to victory, promising to reshape the United States and its relationship with Israel
WASHINGTON — As midnight arrived on the East Coast, it appeared increasingly likely that Donald Trump would retake the presidency — a victory that would reshape the United States and its relationship with Israel while… Continue Reading
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Josh Stein defeats Mark Robinson to become North Carolina’s first Jewish governor
Josh Stein, North Carolina’s Democratic attorney general, is projected to become the state’s first Jewish governor after defeating Lieutenant Gov. Mark Robinson, the Republican candidate who once called himself a “Black… Continue Reading