Congress

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First reactions: What Netanyahu said (and didn’t say) about the U.S. and Israel — and what it all means

As the Israeli prime minister spoke to Congress on Wednesday, four of our columnists reacted in real time

By Jodi Rudoren, and Nora Berman, and Dan Perry, and Gedalia Guttentag Jul 24, 2024 | 15 min read
Fast Forward
A guide to the Jewish and Israeli groups that protested Netanyahu’s DC visit

Six people were arrested in the House Galleries due to 'unlawful conduct'

By Rebecca Massel Jul 24, 2024 | 4 min read
Fast Forward
Benjamin Netanyahu will address Congress today. Here’s what to know and how to watch.

This will be Netanyahu’s fourth address to Congress, and the first since 2015

By Ben Sales Jul 24, 2024 | 2 min read
Fast Forward
Benjamin Netanyahu holds the record for most speeches in front of Congress. Here’s why

Netanyahu previously shared the record with Winston Churchill, but will surpass him with Wednesday’s speech

By Benyamin Cohen Jul 23, 2024 | 4 min read
Opinion
‘He should go and stay’: As Netanyahu visits Congress, Israelis at home are tired of the act

The prime minister’s big visit generates more dark humor than hope

By Rob Eshman Jul 23, 2024 | 4 min read
Opinion
As Netanyahu speaks to Congress, it’s never been more important — or lonely — to be a liberal Zionist

Liberal Zionists are stuck between a fascist Israeli right and an anti-war movement rife with antisemitism

By Nadav Ziv Jul 23, 2024 | 3 min read
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Kamala Harris will miss Netanyahu’s address to Congress. Here’s why.

It's unclear whether the Vice President committed to her speaking appearance before or after Netanyahu rescheduled his address

By Louis Keene and Unitha Cherry Jul 22, 2024 | 3 min read
Fast Forward
What to expect when Benjamin Netanyahu comes to Washington

Netanyahu is set to deliver a history-making fourth address to Congress — but there’s a lot that could yet get in the way

By Ron Kampeas Jul 19, 2024 | 4 min read

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Congress

The Latest

First reactions: What Netanyahu said (and didn’t say) about the U.S. and Israel — and what it all means

A guide to the Jewish and Israeli groups that protested Netanyahu’s DC visit

Benjamin Netanyahu will address Congress today. Here’s what to know and how to watch.

Benjamin Netanyahu holds the record for most speeches in front of Congress. Here’s why

‘He should go and stay’: As Netanyahu visits Congress, Israelis at home are tired of the act

As Netanyahu speaks to Congress, it’s never been more important — or lonely — to be a liberal Zionist

Kamala Harris will miss Netanyahu’s address to Congress. Here’s why.

What to expect when Benjamin Netanyahu comes to Washington

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Mamdani’s first Jewish Heritage event reveals a narrowed circle

The Israeli song that almost won Eurovision was about far more than the breakup of a love affair

אַ ייִדישער כאָר אין סאַאָ־פּאַולאָ, בראַזיל געפֿינט זײַן קול פֿון דאָס נײַA Yiddish chorus in Sao Paulo, Brazil finds its voice again

Israeli flag attack ad prompts antisemitism charge in PA state race — yet boosts the Jewish candidate

Congress

The Latest

First reactions: What Netanyahu said (and didn’t say) about the U.S. and Israel — and what it all means

A guide to the Jewish and Israeli groups that protested Netanyahu’s DC visit

Benjamin Netanyahu will address Congress today. Here’s what to know and how to watch.

Benjamin Netanyahu holds the record for most speeches in front of Congress. Here’s why

‘He should go and stay’: As Netanyahu visits Congress, Israelis at home are tired of the act

As Netanyahu speaks to Congress, it’s never been more important — or lonely — to be a liberal Zionist

Kamala Harris will miss Netanyahu’s address to Congress. Here’s why.

What to expect when Benjamin Netanyahu comes to Washington

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Outrage over Nicholas Kristof’s op-ed on sexual assault of Palestinians is missing the point

They texted about Torah and mitzvahs. Feds say they were insider trading

At Eurovision, Israel’s near triumph shows the limits of tolerance

I run The Jewish Theological Seminary. Here’s the real story about President Isaac Herzog speaking at our commencement

In Case You Missed It

Mamdani’s first Jewish Heritage event reveals a narrowed circle

The Israeli song that almost won Eurovision was about far more than the breakup of a love affair

אַ ייִדישער כאָר אין סאַאָ־פּאַולאָ, בראַזיל געפֿינט זײַן קול פֿון דאָס נײַA Yiddish chorus in Sao Paulo, Brazil finds its voice again

Israeli flag attack ad prompts antisemitism charge in PA state race — yet boosts the Jewish candidate