Jews in Congress

David Cicilline, pro-Israel progressive, is leaving Congress

Cicilline will head the Rhode Island Foundation, the biggest funder of nonprofits in the state.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein will not run again following more than 30 years in office

Feinstein, 89, has been closely watched in recent years because of concerns about her health and capabilities.

Jerry Nadler and Bret Stephens latest pro-Israel stalwarts to express alarm about Israel’s right-wing government

“As Congress’ most senior Jewish member, I now fear deeply for the U.S.-Israel relationship,” was the headline to an op-ed by Nadler, the longest-serving Jew in Congress.

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Jamie Raskin, Jewish Democrat who took lead in impeachment and Jan. 6 hearings, has cancer

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The Nov. 8 races that Jewish Americans are watching closely

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In Vermont, Becca Balint is running for Congress with the hope (and wariness) of a second-generation Holocaust survivor

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Congress members join Holocaust survivors in reading names of the murdered

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Andy Levin says his friendship with Rashida Tlaib gives him hope for Israel

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12 Jewish Democrats say grouping of Israel and the US with Hamas and the Taliban gives terrorists cover, call on Ilhan Omar to clarify

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Jewish Democratic lawmakers consider condemning Ilhan Omar for likening Hamas to Israel and US

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