Ron Kampeas
By Ron Kampeas
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Fast Forward Karine Jean-Pierre, who endorsed AIPAC boycott, to be next White House press secretary
“AIPAC’s policies are not progressive policies,” the new White House press secretary said in 2019.
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Fast Forward For Orthodox Jewish groups, it’s wait and see on the reversal of abortion rights
They are preparing for a potentially delicate political balancing act.
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Fast Forward AIPAC’s political action committee to back Liz Cheney, who criticized the group’s endorsements
Cheney, a longtime friend of the pro-Israel lobby, was not among the endorsees of the AIPAC PAC until now, which raised eyebrows.
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Fast Forward Citing disproportionate infertility rates among Jews, all 4 Jewish denominations back congressional resolution calling for awareness
A proposed resolution says the “government has a responsibility to help examine, create, and implement solutions to address and alleviate the problems associated with” infertility.
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Fast Forward Congress members join Holocaust survivors in reading names of the murdered
At an event at the Capitol, a Jewish congressman said Russia’s war in Ukraine made the need to commemorate the Holocaust even more acute.
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Fast Forward Josh Shapiro launches ads in Pennsylvania governor’s race with a nod to Shabbat
The Democrat hopes his emphasis on family and faith may resonate in the purple state’s less urban areas.
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Fast Forward Biden to visit Israel as Iran deal and Jerusalem tensions rise
Despite the points of disagreement, a White House statement after Sunday’s call between leaders emphasized how close and friendly relations are.
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Fast Forward Morgan Ortagus slams Tennessee pol for saying she got Trump’s endorsement because she’s Jewish
“Senator Niceley’s repulsive words could not be more clear in disparaging the Jewish people,” she said.
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