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Politics Suozzi, running against an IDF veteran for Santos’ former seat, takes a weekend trip to Israel
Democrat Tom Suozzi faces an Ethiopian Israeli in the race for the Long Island district, where about 13% of the voters are Jewish
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Politics Ethiopian-Israeli mom of 7 could be the next New Yorker in Congress
Mazi Melesa Pilip, an Ethiopian-born Orthodox Jewish county legislator, will vie for former US Rep. George Santos’ seat
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Fast Forward Jewish Rep. Goldman would ‘love’ a cease-fire, but not while Hamas still rules Gaza
In a rare virtual town hall meeting, Dan Goldman explained the conditions under which he would support a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war
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Fast Forward White House to brief Jewish Congress members as it seeks funding for antisemitism strategy
White House officials are expected to bring up components of the antisemitism strategy that require congressional funding, which administration insiders have accused Republicans of obstructing
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News ‘Is that really her?’ Liberal Jews say Elise Stefanik, hailed as a hero of the House antisemitism hearings, has baggage of her own
Some who have decried right-wing antisemitism are uneasy with an new ally who has given a megaphone to the “great replacement theory"
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Politics Santos is out — who will Nassau County next send to Congress?
Former Rep. Tom Suozzi, with deep Jewish ties, emerges as favorite to replace ousted congressman George Santos
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Fast Forward With billboards, Jewish Pennsylvanians thank Sen. Fetterman for his public support of Israel
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, is facing backlash from the left for allying with Israel and resisting calls for a cease-fire in Gaza
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News There’s a new Jewish Caucus in Congress. Its mission is still unclear.
Following the meeting, it remains unclear what the caucus will stand for as the chamber's Jews are deeply divided over the Israel-Hamas war and other issues
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