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Navigating tense waters, Kamala Harris listens to pro-Palestinian activists and then shushes them

By Ron Kampeas (JTA) — In the space of an hour or so on Wednesday (Aug. 7), Kamala Harris both listened to and shushed pro-Palestinian activists, in a raw display of the fine line Democrats must walk while war rages … Read More >

Minnesota’s Jews celebrate as their ‘mensch’ Gov. Tim Walz enters the national spotlight

By Jackie Hajdenberg (JTA) — On Oct. 9, as the toll of Hamas’ attack on Israel was still being tallied, Tim Walz stood before a room of Jewish Minnesotans and condemned the invasion of two days earlier. “If you did … Read More >

National/Global August 7, 2024

Kamala Harris selects Tim Walz, pro-Israel Minnesota governor, as her running mate

By Philissa Cramer (JTA) — Tim Walz, the Minnesota governor who burst into national view after calling Republicans “weird,” will be Kamala Harris’ running mate on the November Democratic ticket. Multiple outlets reported the choice early Tuesday, hours before Harris … Read More >

Kamala Harris says she ‘will not be silent’ about plight of Palestinians after meeting Benjamin Netanyahu

By Ron Kampeas (JTA) — WASHINGTON — In her first statement on Israel as a presidential candidate, Kamala Harris struck a markedly different tone than President Joe Biden, saying after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that she … Read More >

Here’s why Jews are excited — and nervous — about a Democratic ticket that could include another Jew

By Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — In a 1974 novel by the Jewish writer Wallace Markfield, a character quips, “The time is at hand when the wearing of prayer shawl and skullcap will not bar a man from the White House … Read More >

National/Global July 24, 2024

Biden’s exit positions Doug Emhoff to become the first Jewish White House spouse

By Ben Sales (JTA) — Joe Biden’s decision to end his presidential campaign and endorse Kamala Harris could make American Jewish history: If Harris is nominated and wins, her husband Doug Emhoff would be the first Jewish spouse in the … Read More >

‘We cannot look away,’ Kamala Harris says after White House screening of Sheryl Sandberg documentary on Oct. 7 sexual violence

By Ron Kampeas (JTA) — WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris screened “Screams Before Silence” at the White House on Monday (June 17), in part to refute denialism of Hamas’ sexual violence as exposed in the documentary produced by Sheryl … Read More >

Kamala Harris calls for 6-week ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza and places onus on Israel to deliver aid

By Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Vice President Kamala Harris called for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza and placed most of the onus on Israel for a shortfall in humanitarian aid entering the enclave. The call for a cessation of fighting … Read More >

At Rosh Hashanah reception, Doug Emhoff and Kamala Harris talk about putting antisemitism plan ‘into action’

By Ron Kampea WASHINGTON (JTA) — A Rosh Hashanah celebration at Vice President Kamala Harris’s official residence was a celebration of American Jewish success that included a reminder of the threats Jews still face. Douglas Emhoff, the Second Gentleman, began … Read More >

In speech to Congress, Herzog praises U.S-Israel relationship and laments growing divides

By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — In his speech to a joint meeting of Congress, Israeli President Isaac Herzog made sure to repeatedly laud the warm ties between the United States and Israel. And he got the response Israeli leaders … Read More >

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Navigating tense waters, Kamala Harris listens to pro-Palestinian activists and then shushes them

Minnesota’s Jews celebrate as their ‘mensch’ Gov. Tim Walz enters the national spotlight

Kamala Harris selects Tim Walz, pro-Israel Minnesota governor, as her running mate

Kamala Harris says she ‘will not be silent’ about plight of Palestinians after meeting Benjamin Netanyahu

Here’s why Jews are excited — and nervous — about a Democratic ticket that could include another Jew

Biden’s exit positions Doug Emhoff to become the first Jewish White House spouse

‘We cannot look away,’ Kamala Harris says after White House screening of Sheryl Sandberg documentary on Oct. 7 sexual violence

Kamala Harris calls for 6-week ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza and places onus on Israel to deliver aid

At Rosh Hashanah reception, Doug Emhoff and Kamala Harris talk about putting antisemitism plan ‘into action’

In speech to Congress, Herzog praises U.S-Israel relationship and laments growing divides

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