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‘History’s greatest comeback’: Netanyahu congratulates Trump
“Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America,” he said. “This is a huge victory!"
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Politics Trump’s reelection is devastating American Jews. Our tradition tells us how we should begin to move forward
The future for the US looks bleak. But individuals — and communities — still have power
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Politics Trump’s reelection is a disaster. But it could also save the Middle East
In a region resistant to diplomacy, Trump's strongarming approach might prove to be exactly what's needed
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Politics Jewish voters play key role in NY House races, but number of Jewish members of Congress will drop
With Republican takeover of the Senate, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will likely be a leading opposition figure to second Trump administration
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Politics 79% of Jews voted for Kamala Harris, according to largest preliminary exit poll
Some pundits had warned that Jews were defecting from the Democrats in large numbers
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Politics Trump retakes presidency, heralding new era for the United States, its Jews and its relationship with Israel
Trump’s domestic priorities do not match those of most American Jews.
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Politics Craig Goldman of Texas wins race, becoming 3rd Jewish Republican in Congress
Craig Goldman joins David Kustoff of Tennessee and Max Miller of Ohio as the Republican Jews in the House of Representatives
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Politics Adam Schiff wins race for U.S. Senate seat previously held by Dianne Feinstein
Donald Trump has treated Schiff as a major nemesis since the Jewish Democrat led impeachment proceedings against him
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Politics Meet Josh Stein, North Carolina’s first Jewish governor-elect
His Jewish faith taught him ‘we can all make a difference in our communities’
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Politics Pro-Trump PACs back more misleading ads about Harris and Israel in final bid for swing-state voters
Groups with GOP ties pose as Jill Stein supporters and pro-Israel activists to sway pro-Palestinian voters
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Politics Thirsty Philly voters were in for a surprise: Paul Rudd and some handy hydration
Did he get the idea from the final season of ‘Curb Your Enthsiasm?’
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Opinion It’s time for the pro-Palestinian movement to make a radical change
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Opinion JD Vance just made a critical error in Israel — and time to curb Hamas is running short
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Opinion The biggest impediment to peace between Israelis and Palestinians has little to do with Gaza
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