Jacob Kornbluh

Jacob Kornbluh is the Forward’s senior political reporter. Follow him on Twitter @jacobkornbluh or email kornbluh@forward.com.

Both candidates are trying to build upon their endorsements with emotional appeals that they hope will give them an edge over the other.

New York City Council candidates responded to a questionnaire on Jewish and Israel-related questions.

George Birnbaum, former chief of staff to Netanyahu and a senior adviser to Bennett, was in Jerusalem to witness the rise and fall of both men.

Jewish communal leaders criticize candidates who have pledged not to visit Israel for setting ‘dangerous’ precedent.

‘Americans can expect a Prime Minister who thinks outside of the box and is a straight shooter,’ a Bennett ally said.

This marks the second time the two Satmar factions offered competing endorsements in an open seat for mayor.

Rising in the polls, Garcia touts her experience and relationship to New York’s Jewish communities.

The governor discussed his administration’s response to the rise in antisemitism as well as COVID-related matters

Adams, the current frontrunner, suggested Orthodox voting blocs are mistakenly falling for Yang’s “false promises” while courting their vote.

Farhadian Weinstein, one of the leading candidates for Manhattan DA, was considered for a federal judgeship at the beginning of the Trump admin.