Everything you need to know about the Jewish woman leading Mexico’s presidential race
Former Mexico City mayor Claudia Sheinbaum is polling double-digits ahead of her closest competitor, and will mark 2 firsts…
Meeting between Jewish leaders and Benjamin Netanyahu broaches judicial overhaul — and gets personal
(JTA) — As they prepared to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, leaders of U.S. Jewish…
50 years after the Yom Kippur War, veterans see echoes in Israel’s current crisis
(JTA) — Israelis were not sure their country would survive. American Jews were not sure how to respond. Fifty…
Who is Siggy Flicker, the ‘Real Housewife’ behind Trump’s Rosh Hashanah message condemning ‘liberal Jews’?
(JTA) — Siggy Flicker, a former Real Housewife of New Jersey, says she often finds herself apologizing when she…
Elon Musk’s X made an ad for itself — and showcased a post pillorying Musk for ‘blaming it all on the Jews’
(JTA) – The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is in the midst of a massive rebranding…
For Israeli protesters in NYC, Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit is a chance to ‘constantly be in his face’
(New York Jewish Week) — Steven Lax awoke at 3 a.m. on Tuesday to greet Benjamin Netanyahu as he…
A California county calls off ‘American Christian Heritage Month’ after fierce backlash
(J. Jewish News of Northern California via JTA) — Two months after proclaiming that July would henceforth be known…
Trump’s co-defendants should not expect loyalty in return – opinion
“History has shown the 18 co-defendants that Donald doesn’t care about anyone but himself.”
Claudia Sheinbaum is on track to become Mexico’s first Jewish and woman president
(JTA) — The way things stand now, Mexico is headed to elect its first woman president next year. The…
Biden invites Netanyahu to visit Washington before end of year
President Biden also touched on tensions and violence in the West Bank, emphasizing the need to take action as…
Biden and Netanyahu meet for the first time this year, signaling friendship amid disagreements
(JTA) — After months of icy relations, President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met face to…
Trump made immigrants too scared to bring kids to the doctor – study
Well-child visits for children with immigrant mothers in the US declined after Trump’s hostile public stances on migration during…
Biden asks world to stand with Ukraine at UN General Assembly
“If we allow Ukraine to be carved up, is the independence of any nation secure?” the president asked.
Cancel or condemn? Jewish groups decrying UPenn’s ‘Palestine Writes’ festival are split on ideal response.
(JTA) – A number of Jewish organizations have condemned an upcoming conference on Palestinian culture, taking place at the…
What to expect during Benjamin Netanyahu’s first US trip since his return to office
(JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not shying away from controversy as he embarks on his first…
Trump beats Biden in new 2024 election poll
Nearly 75% of voters voiced their belief that the fate of democracy depends on who wins the 2024 presidential…
Joe Biden to rabbis facing security threats, on Rosh Hashanah call: ‘I have your back’
WASHINGTON (JTA) — Speaking after dozens of synagogues were targeted by false bombs threats, President Joe Biden offered rabbis…
Americans broadly support military strikes in Mexico, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has said he would send troops to Mexico on “day one” of his administration, and…
Hunter Biden hit with criminal gun charge in US special counsel probe
Prosecutors accused the younger Biden of lying about his use of narcotics when he purchased a Colt Cobra handgun…
Netanyahu to meet with Elon Musk amid tech mogul’s mounting attacks on the ADL
(JTA) – He won’t be heading to the White House, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed he…
Hunter Biden sues ex-Trump White House aide over laptop data
The lawsuit accuses Garrett Ziegler, a former aide to Trump trade adviser Peter Navarro, of violating California’s computer fraud…
Mitt Romney to retire from US Senate after wild ride through Republican politics
Within Republican circles, Romney stood out as a rare Trump critic who voted to convict the former president at…
At Rosh Hashanah reception, Doug Emhoff and Kamala Harris talk about putting antisemitism plan ‘into action’
WASHINGTON (JTA) — A Rosh Hashanah celebration at Vice President Kamala Harris’s official residence was a celebration of American…
American perceptions on racial discrimination where it does or does not exist – poll
The survey was interested in understanding whether Americans thought it was worse to fail to notice racial discrimination or…
Court eases curbs on Biden administration’s contacts with social media firms
The Biden administration has argued that it asked social-media companies to take down posts it considered to be harmful…
Pelosi runs for re-election as Trump vies for 2024 presidency
Pelosi, a Democrat who twice served as House speaker, is the first woman to hold the position that is…
Georgia grand jury recommended charging Lindsey Graham, other Trump allies
The indictment listed 30 unindicted co-conspirators, who have not been charged but allegedly played a role in the scheme.
Paris mayor revokes Mahmoud Abbas’ top honor after he spreads Holocaust falsehoods
(JTA) — In a blistering letter, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo told Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas that he no…
Georgia prosecutor in Trump case accuses Republican lawmaker of interference – newspaper
Trump, the first former U.S. president ever to face charges, is the front-runner in the race for the Republican…
At pre-High Holidays roundtable, Eric Adams compares Israeli protesters and Netanyahu to family members in a ‘squabble’
(New York Jewish Week) — At a pre-High Holidays roundtable on Tuesday night, Eric Adams compared Israeli antigovernment protesters…
US Vice President Harris dismisses Biden age concerns, but ready to be president
“Joe Biden is going to be just fine,” Harris said when asked about concerns that Biden is too old…
Ohio school board member apologizes for giving Nazi salute at public meeting
(Dayton Jewish Observer via JTA) – A school board member outside Dayton, Ohio, has apologized after delivering a Nazi…
Mahmoud Abbas peddles falsehoods about the Holocaust ahead of US bid to revive Israel-Palestinian talks
(JTA) — Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas peddled falsehoods about the Holocaust and other discredited distortions about Jews, drawing…
Ramaswamy to pardon Trump and other Jan 6 insurrectionists if elected US President
Ramaswamy called the prosecution of non-violent insurrectionists “political prosecution” during a Republican primary debate last month.
Vivek Ramaswamy declines to comment on whether Putin is a war criminal
Former Trump administration National Security Advisor John Bolton criticized the the GOP presidential hopeful, likening him to his former…
Meet Mark Robinson, the Republican frontrunner in the North Carolina governor’s race accused of antisemitism
(JTA) — The Facebook post in early August condemning antisemitic flyers left around Raleigh might not have been surprising,…
Jack Lew, US ex-treasury secretary, nominated to be US ambassador to Israel
Lew served as the 76th United States Secretary of the Treasury from 2013 to 2017 under President Barack Obama.
Netanyahu welcomes Black Democratic Congress members as he angles for White House invite
The delegation was led by Rep. Lucy McBath, a Georgia Democrat whose suburban Atlanta district includes a substantial Jewish…
Netanyahu welcomes Black Democratic Congress members as he angles for White House invite
(JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with 10 members of the Congressional Black Caucus as he tries…
Democrats push abortion rights to heart of 2024 campaign
The Supreme Court ruling last year left it up to the states to set their own rules for abortions,…
Trump ally Giuliani pleads not guilty to Georgia election subversion charges
Giuliani is accused of making false statements about election fraud to officials in several states in a failed bid…
The UK’s defense secretary is Jewish, a first since the 1990s
(JTA) — Analysts have been scrutinizing the record of Grant Shapps since he was appointed the United Kingdom’s new…
Nikki Haley to Fox: ‘Kamala Harris failed at everything she’s ever been given’
The GOP presidential candidate defended her statements against an accusation of racism.
A Nazi pamphlet controversy looms large in a local German election — and could affect the national vote
(JTA) — The deputy premier of Bavaria, the German state where Munich is located, is ensnared in a scandal…
‘Borat’ fights online hate speech on 60th anniversary of March to Washington
“They’ve gone from Klan rallies to chatrooms,” claimed Cohen, addressing the rising tide of hate generated on social media…
Trump’s mugshot expression was a calculated campaign strategy
Political science and public relations experts at Virginia Tech believe that Trump and his team carefully planned out how…
Libyan foreign minister is fired and flees to Turkey after meeting her Israeli counterpart
(JTA) — Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush has been fired and has fled to Turkey following a meeting last…
Ramaswamy: Squad’s Ayanna Pressley is a ‘modern KKK grand wizard’
“These are the words of the modern grand wizards; of the modern KKK,” GOP presidential contender Vivek Ramaswamy said.