Jacob Kornbluh is the Forward’s senior political reporter. Follow him on Twitter @jacobkornbluh or email [email protected].
Jacob KornbluhSenior Political Reporter
By Jacob Kornbluh
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The influencer-turned-candidate explained his viral Nazi-salute moment and said Elon Musk’s antisemitism is driving a national threat
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Adams’ multi-day tour included meetings with ex-hostages, security briefings, and repeated attacks on Zohran Mamdani
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Precinct-level numbers show how Andrew Cuomo dominated Hasidic and Orthodox areas, while Zohran Mamdani carried progressive Jewish neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Manhattan
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Kennedy’s grandson, who was raised Catholic but identifies as Jewish, is seeking to represent one of the nation’s largest Jewish electorates
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Once a regular at AIPAC conferences, Michael Blake is now betting that opposition to the pro-Israel lobby can power his campaign against Rep. Ritchie Torres
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News Scott Wiener, Jewish Democrat and critic of Israel’s war in Gaza, vies for Nancy Pelosi’s seat
Pelosi’s would-be successor reflects a generational shift among Jewish Democrats, breaking with decades of party orthodoxy on Israel and the Gaza war
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News How Mamdani became New York’s next mayor, with Jews divided between fierce opposition and fiery support
Zohran Mamdani’s victory will make him the first Muslim mayor of New York City
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