Rep. Ilhan Omar

Ilhan Omar says it’s important to understand how people experience anti-Semitism

The Minnesota congresswoman told The New York Times Magazine that people hold “a lot of preconceived notions” about what opinions she holds as a Black Muslim immigrant.

By Marcy Oster September 22, 2020 2:56 pm

Why Ilhan Omar’s primary became the Jewish community’s most watched pre-November vote

The Minnesota congresswoman has repeatedly angered some Jewish voters with critical comments about Israel, and her challenger describes himself as a pro-Israel progressive.

August 11, 2020 11:57 am

Rep. Ilhan Omar comes under fire for mailer that names 3 donors to her challenger, all Jewish

A rabbi who has defended and spoken to Omar about previous claims of anti-Semitic rhetoric said he was “beyond dismayed.”

July 23, 2020 5:00 pm

Opinion

I know Rep. Ilhan Omar’s challenger Antone Melton-Meaux personally. He’s a necessary contender for our district.

By Rabbi Avi S. Olitzky July 22, 2020 2:55 pm

Rep. Ilhan Omar speaks at a press conference at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., July 25, 2019. (Michael Brochstein/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Ilhan Omar endorsed by Nancy Pelosi while a primary challenger attracts support from pro-Israel givers

By Ron Kampeas July 14, 2020 6:44 pm

Rep. Ilhan Omar says Israel and Saudi Arabia both have too much influence on Trump administration

By Marcy Oster May 26, 2020 2:34 pm

Trump turns reporter’s question about Ramadan social distancing into screed against Democratic lawmakers critical of Israel

By Marcy Oster April 20, 2020 10:02 am

AIPAC apologizes for ads that called some Democrats ‘radicals’ pushing ‘anti-Semitic’ policies

By Ron Kampeas February 8, 2020 7:56 pm

Opinion

How the Women’s March made itself irrelevant

By Emily Shire January 17, 2020 11:18 am

The Tell: This year in Jewish politics was bananas

By Ron Kampeas December 27, 2019 3:20 pm

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