Politics

At Foxman farewell, lots of hugs (from Abe) and murmurs (about Oren)

Onstage there were diverse tributes — a testament to Foxman’s blunt diplomacy, his ability to bridge divides. At the tables, and between the tables, there was chatter about … Michael Oren.

Poll: Americans more apt to back Jewish candidates than evangelicals, Muslims or atheists

Ninety-one percent of Americans said they would vote for a presidential candidate who is Jewish,

Obama cites Israel in arguing for gun control

President Barack Obama compared Israel favorably to the United States in making a point about gun violence.

House launches move to condemn academic boycotts against Israel

Hillary Clinton, Jeb Bush both say Israel ties will improve in their presidencies

JNF Canada cancels Huckabee speech amid LGBTQ objections

Bernie Sanders: Being Jewish taught me ‘what politics is about’

Obama’s latest wooing of Jews not working, poll suggests

Jeb Bush tours Auschwitz

Jewish groups demand apology from NPR’s Rehm for Sanders’ loyalty question

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