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Fast Forward Republicans cheer Shabbos Kestenbaum, Harvard grad who is suing school over post-Oct. 7 antisemitism
As he prepared to take the stage at the Republican convention, Kestenbaum said he felt lonely in the party
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News Analysis: Why GOP Jews are more jazzed about Trump this election
Jews vote overwhelmingly for Democrats. But among GOP Jews, the enthusiasm for Trump at the Republican National Convention feels particularly strong.
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Fast Forward Democratic Party platform boosts Israel funding, blames Hamas for war
The language should allay concerns among some pro-Israel groups alarmed at the increase in calls among some Democrats to suspend aid to Israel, but it will likely not put the matter to rest
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Fast Forward Adam Schiff calls on Biden to drop out of 2024 presidential race
One of California’s most prominent Democrats, Schiff cited "serious concerns" about Biden's ability to beat Trump
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News In a first, Republican Jewish Coalition CEO addresses RNC as Republicans vow to make American Jews safe again
“President Trump will bring back law and order so that American Jews can once again wear a kippah and walk the streets without fear,” Brooks said in his speech
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Antisemitism Notebook Will the Senate quietly approve a controversial antisemitism definition?
After it stalled earlier this year, Sen. Bob Casey hopes to include the Antisemitism Awareness Act in a defense spending bill
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Fast Forward Jewish politician leads prayer for Israeli hostages to end Republican convention’s first day
Leora Levy’s benediction marked one of the only mentions of Israel on the convention’s first day
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Opinion 1932 was a pivotal year in the Nazis’ ascent. It’s a terrifying parallel for today
After Trump survived an assassination attempt, his election seems increasingly inevitable — which, as Hitler knew, is a major political asset
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Opinion The group behind Project 2025 has a plan to protect Jews. It will do the opposite.
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News Texas schools want to add Queen Esther to the curriculum. Here’s why Jews (and many Christians) are opposed.
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Film & TV Bonhoeffer biopic tells of a pastor turned would-be Hitler assassin — but is the story true?
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News What Mike Huckabee’s ‘Kids Guide to Israel’ says about his views
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Opinion Despair is not a strategy. Here are 4 things those mourning the election results can do right now.
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