Steve Israel removes himself from consideration for ambassador to Israel
The former congressman from New York said he hopes to support the new Biden administration in other ways.
Community takes pride in seeing Schumer become the highest politically ranking Jew in America
In his debut speech as leader, Schumer said that he sees his role as ‘an awesome responsibility’ as ‘a descendent of victims of the Holocaust.’
Biden team indicates slow process back into Iran nuclear deal. Is time on their side?
Iran was a focal point of Senate confirmation hearings for Biden appointees Anthony Blinken and Avril Haines.
Enough for a minyan: A Jewish Who’s Who of Biden’s Cabinet-to-Be
As President-elect Joe Biden announced his picks for the Cabinet, the joke went around on Jewish Twitter that the West Wing would have a minyan.
Senior Israeli cabinet minister ‘optimistic’ about warm relations with Biden administration
Netanyahu confidant Tzahi Hanegbi welcomes a Biden administration
Biden’s Deputy AG touts record on antisemitism amid criticism of her college activity
Kristen Clarke regrets hosting antisemitic professor
‘A proud, tough Jew’: Sheldon Adelson through the eyes of some who knew him well
Billionaire donor. Republican kingmaker. Casino magnate. Those were among the phrases that blared from national headlines on Tuesday in the hours after Sheldon Adelson’s death at 87.
Leticia Remauro, who apologized for saying ‘Heil Hitler,’ has history of racist remarks
In a December 19, 2020 tweet, linking to a video of a black person committing a crime, Remauro wrote, “Welcome back to the jungle.”
Before Sheldon Adelson’s death, his relationships soured with both Netanyahu and Trump
Despite years of support, the Jewish philanthropist was not as close to the prime minister and the president at the time of his passing.
Some top Republican Jewish donors say Trump must fully exit stage to rebuild party
Still reeling from last week’s insurrection at the Capitol, top Jewish Republicans are showing some division over whether to break from President Donald Trump as they wait to see what level of influence he will retain once Joe Biden takes over the presidency on Jan. 20.