A conversation with Senator Daryl Fridhandler
by Maxine Fischbein (AJNews) – “I’m so lucky. I didn’t know what I was getting into when I put my name forward, and I hit…
Politics
If Jewish unity means accepting bigotry and dehumanization, count me out
by Larry Yudelson (JTA) — Even before the results were known in this most divisive of campaigns, the push was on for the Jewish community…
Anxiety, concern and hope: How swing-state rabbis, and their communities, are reacting to Trump’s win
by Jacob Gurvis (JTA) — Prior to Election Day, Rabbi Abe Friedman shared that he has two rules for discussing politics from the pulpit: The…
After uncertainty, Benjamin Netanyahu secures meetings with Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former President Donald Trump will meet on Friday at the former president’s…
Joe Biden ends campaign and endorses Kamala Harris
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden ended his reelection campaign and endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, taking off the Democratic…