Politics

An illustration of five prospective running mates circling VP Kamala Harris

What Jews should know about the Kamala Harris veepstakes

One scenario could mean that the vice presidential candidate, his wife and the presidential candidate’s husband are all Jewish.

Biden’s exit positions Doug Emhoff to become the first Jewish White House spouse

Since he came into the role in 2021, Emhoff has leaned into his Jewish identity, lighting a menorah in the official residence and focusing his work on antisemitism and Holocaust remembrance.

Joe Biden ends campaign, endorses Kamala Harris, as talks to end Israel-Hamas war enter critical phase

Netanyahu was set to meet Biden on Tuesday, a day ahead of the Israeli prime minister’s speech to Congress.

What to expect when Benjamin Netanyahu comes to Washington

Donald Trump accepts party nomination after a week in which Israel was extolled and isolationists were given center stage

Parents of Israeli-American hostage Omer Neutra lead Republican convention in ‘Bring Them Home’ chant

Republicans cheer Shabbos Kestenbaum, Harvard grad who is suing school over post-Oct. 7 antisemitism

Democratic platform boosts Israel funding, blames Hamas for war

In a first, Republican Jewish Coalition CEO addresses RNC as party vows to make American Jews safe again

Jewish politician leads prayer for Israeli hostages to end Republican convention’s first day

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