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News Who would protect New York Jews better? Cuomo and Lander trade attacks on the campaign trail
The mayoral candidates clashed over antisemitism plans and a commitment to Israel in the heated primary
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Fast Forward ‘Another Jewish warrior’: Fine wins special election for U.S. House seat
The last time Republicans had a record-breaking number of Jewish members was in 1981
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Fast Forward Secretive GOP firm distorts Democratic candidate’s views on Israel in NJ governor race
Jewish supporters of Rep. Mikie Sherrill called the attack an “insulting” effort by Republican operatives to meddle in Democratic race
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Fast Forward ‘Need a final solution’: Podcast host calls for mass deportation of US Jews
Stew Peters, a Holocaust denier and Christian nationalist, also claimed Trump is controlled by ‘Jewish paymasters’ to prioritize Israel
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Culture How two Jewish names — Kohen and Mira — are dividing red and blue states
Two Forward reporters who share those names try to make sense of the trend
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News A Jewish Republican and Muslim Democrat are suddenly in a tight race for a special seat in Congress
If elected, Randy Fine would be the fourth Jewish GOP member of Congress
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Opinion Mike Huckabee said there’s ‘no such thing as a Palestinian.’ It’s worth thinking about what that means
President Donald Trump's nominee to be ambassador to Israel draws attention to the lack of linguistic clarity in the Middle East
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Fast Forward ‘Don’t tell my mother’: Schumer responds to Trump saying he’s ‘not Jewish anymore’
In his new book 'Antisemitism in America,' Schumer says Trump is not an antisemite
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Holy Ground A Jewish farmer broke ground on a synagogue in an Illinois cornfield. His neighbors showed up to help.
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Opinion I discovered anti-Zionism at the University of Michigan. I’m glad it lives on there
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Opinion An alarming new battleground in campus fights over Israel
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News Middlebury College Hillel votes to rebrand, distancing from parent group on Israel
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Fast Forward Kristof column alleging Israeli abuse of Palestinian prisoners sparks outrage, scrutiny and debate among Jews
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Fast Forward From Rutgers speaker to Kristof column, disputed dog rape claim against Israel goes mainstream
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Fast Forward Rand Paul’s son apologizes after reportedly making antisemitic attack on Rep. Mike Lawler
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Fast Forward Long Island school district pays $125K to settle lawsuit over erased pro-Palestinian student art