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Ahead of election, liberal-leaning Jewish groups decry ‘xenophobia’ and ‘hate’ toward immigrants
An array of Jewish groups release a strong political message aimed at one of two nominees less than two weeks before the election
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Politics Why Jewish voter turnout matters in this election
Razor-thin margins in swing states make every Jewish vote count
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Politics How Donald Trump and Kamala Harris differ (and agree) when it comes to Middle East policy
Trump says he will keep Israel safe. Kamala Harris promises to preserve an alliance.
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Politics Pittsburgh’s Jews, united by Tree of Life shooting, divided by election and Gaza war
In Pennsylvania’s second city, a tight-knit Jewish community grapples with traumas past and present
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‘Gaza solidarity’ sukkahs test new campus protest rules
Schools have been quick to shut down the protests, with many pointing to new regulations introduced after the tent encampments last spring
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Politics New York Democratic Socialists reject censure of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for hosting antisemitism panel
It also defeated a measure that would have required more anti-Zionist credentials for those it endorses
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Antisemitism Decoded Data is squishy, and other lessons from the Forward’s poll of American Jews
You can make the same survey results say opposite things — but that doesn't mean they aren't a valuable tool
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Politics Kamala Harris does not agree with protester who shouted ‘genocide,’ her campaign says
The anti-Israel protester had interrupted Harris’ campaign stop in Milwaukee
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Politics In Philadelphia’s suburbs, canvassers target Jewish voters
The path to the presidency runs through swing states like Pennsylvania — and its heavily Jewish suburbs
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Silent dancing on Simchat Torah? A joyous Jewish holiday is remade for a mournful anniversary.
Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel took place on the only Jewish holiday with 'joy' in its name
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Politics I tracked anti-Jewish extremism for 25 years. Reelecting Trump will make it worse
Trump fueled a 'tsunami' of antisemitism, and anti-Jewish hate in America will increase if he wins again
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