Politics

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, places a rock on the gravestone of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson as Ben Shapiro watches at Ohel Chabad Lubavitch on October 7, 2024 in New York City. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Trump visits Queens gravesite of Chabad rabbi to mark Oct. 7

The visit to the Ohel, as the grave of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson is known, served as a gesture to a Jewish constituency that is expected to support Trump in next month’s election.

Hostage father Jonathan Dekel-Chen lambastes Netanyahu at American Jewish Committee Oct. 7 event

“The soul of Israel cannot survive,” Dekel-Chen said in a speech notable for its typically apolitical host.

Biden lights Oct. 7 yahrzeit candle as Kamala Harris vows to see Hamas threat ‘eliminated’

Both Democrats also expressed concern for Palestinians in Gaza in their official Oct. 7 anniversary statements.

Jewish officials handling hurricane response face antisemitic harassment

Tim Walz, JD Vance stand by Israel in VP debate but spar over Trump’s ability to contain Iran

US announces sanctions on Israel’s Hilltop Youth movement over West Bank violence

Iran launches missile attack against Israel; US warns of ‘severe consequences for Iran’

Hezbollah crisis adds to threats facing Jews during High Holidays and ahead of Oct. 7, experts say

Netanyahu vows in UN speech to fight on in Lebanon and Gaza, as Israel strikes Hezbollah HQ in Beirut

Where do NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ potential successors stand on Israel and Jewish issues?

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