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News He denounced antisemitism in Congress, then dropped dead
Remembering Rep. Michael Edelstein on the anniversary of the June 4 speech he gave just before the US entered WWII
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Fast Forward House members ask to double funding for office of special envoy on antisemitism
The office, headed by Ambassador Deborah E. Lipstadt, monitors antisemitism abroad
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Fast Forward Steven Dettelbach, nominee for ATF chief, highlights his Judaism at Senate hearing
Dettelbach vowed to stay above the political fray and focus on combating hate crime as head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
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News Progressives and pro-Israel groups each claim victories in May primaries
They vied in North Carolina, Kentucky and Pennsylvania and are gearing up for races in Maryland, Illinois, Texas and Michigan
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News Two veteran N.Y. Democrats to face off in House primary because of redrawn maps
Jerry Nadler’s decision to challenge his colleague Caroyln Maloney in the new 12th District creates a difficult choice for Manhattan Jews, opens opportunity for Brooklyn Jews
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Fast Forward Following criticism, Andy Levin moves corporate PAC money to abortion rights initiative
Levin received more than $50,000 from groups that also back Republicans who voted to overturn the 2020 election
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News Jewish congressman calls attacks by AIPAC and other pro-Israel groups ‘ridiculous’
Meanwhile, more than 100 Jewish leaders, activists and rabbis issued a letter of support for Rep. Andy Levin in Michigan House race
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News Jewish Dems back non-Jewish candidate over Jewish rival in rare House primary
Haley Stevens also has the backing of AIPAC and other pro-Israel groups, while Andy Levin has J Street’s support
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Fast Forward House to consider bipartisan resolution condemning Hasan Piker, Candace Owens for antisemitism