October 23, 2008

Obama surrogates courting Jewish vote

Polls show Barack Obama is ahead in Virginia, and the Obama campaign is working to ensure a victory by spending some time courting the Jewish vote with two well-known surrogates. Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, and onetime Hillary Clinton supporter, Martin Indyk will be making his first public appearance on behalf of the Democratic nominee […]

By Eric Fingerhut October 23, 2008 11:27 pm

With Jerusalem on the precipice, mayoral election seen as crucial

With Jerusalem facing myriad problems, this year’s mayoral race between an Orthodox rabbi, an enigmatic tycoon and a millionaire city councilman may determine whether Israel’s capital city makes it or splinters, many say.

October 23, 2008 10:54 pm

Post-hurricane woes continue in Houston — and it could get worse

The aftermath of Hurricane Ike and the rebuilding effort in Houston and Galveston have been lost in the media frenzy surrounding the economic crisis and the presidential election. Because of that, the fund-raising effort to help Texans has suffered, according to the executive director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston. “The fact of the […]

October 23, 2008 9:07 pm

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October 23, 2008

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