Congress
Hijabs And Kippahs Are Banned In Congress. Ilhan Omar’s Trying To Change That.
The legislation would allow lawmakers to wear religious headwear in Congress after a 183-year ban on hats.
Pro-Israel Members Of Congress Push Bill To Aid Palestinian Investment
The bill was introduced by a bipartisan group of lawmakers with pro-Israel bona fides.
House Passes New $38 Billion Aid Package For Israel
The Senate passed the act in early August.
House Passes Bill Promoting Anti-Semitism Envoy To Ambassador
The position has not been filled since President Trump took office, despite the rise in anti-Semitism worldwide.
Why Jews Should Celebrate The First Muslim Congresswomen
What will increased Muslim American representation in Congress mean for us and for our conversations about Israel?
Auschwitz Survivor Laments Holocaust Denier’s Run For Congress In Her District
“It happened. I was there.”
EXCLUSIVE: Jews Poised For 18% Boost In Congress As Democratic Midterm Wave Looms
There will likely be four more Jewish representatives in the House if current polling numbers hold steady, an analysis by the Forward found.
Can GOP Use Israel As Wedge Issue Against Democrat Who Donated To BDS Groups?
A Jewish group backed Democrat Scott Wallace in a swing Pennsylvania race after he disavowed his family foundation’s donations to pro-BDS groups.
Congress’s Anti-Semitism Awareness Act Doesn’t Protect Jews - It Protects Israel
The proposed Anti-Semitism Awareness Act seeks to silence criticism of Israel, not to guard Jews against anti-Semitism.
‘Greedy Jewish Landlords’ Pol Campaigned For Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Thomas Lopez-Pierre ran for City Council to fight against “greedy Jewish landlords.” Then he volunteered in New York’s biggest political upset.
