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DNC’s second night features 5 Jewish speakers, condemnation of antisemitism — and few mentions of Israel

The American Jewish story distilled through Doug Emhoff was emblematic of the difficulties Democrats have grappled with conciliating the party’s loyal Jewish American base and pro-Palestinian constituencies.

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At Chicago’s Hostage Square, a mile from the DNC, quiet reflection aims to drown out louder demonstrations

The installation organized by the Israeli-American Council included giant bloody sweatpants created by an L.A.-based artist.

Shaquille O'Neal

Shaq recorded a video in Hebrew for Israeli kids whose relatives were killed or captured on Oct. 7

In the video, Shaquille O’Neal offers a string of Hebrew messages to the kids, including “Baruch Hashem,” which translates roughly to “God bless.”

President Joe Biden speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

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