Among the flurry of actions Joe Biden plans to take on his very first day as president are several with special resonance for Jewish voters. Biden reportedly plans to issue several executive orders and multiple legislation proposals shortly after he is inaugurated on Wednesday. Many will reverse the policies of the Trump administration. Biden will…
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UC Merced prof who posted antisemitic tweets is off teaching roster
Abbas Ghassemi, a professor at UC Merced who was the owner of a Twitter account with a pattern of antisemitic posts, will not be teaching during the…
U.S.
Rabbi blesses Biden at ceremony on eve of inauguration
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Israel
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Music
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Bay Area
For the first time, a Jew of color will lead diversity org Be’chol Lashon
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Bay Area
In riot’s wake, Federations chief pledges to avoid grants to far-right groups
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U.S.
Q&A: Meet a rabbi deployed to the US Capitol with the National Guard
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Bay Area
U.S. Jews on edge amid warnings of Inauguration Day violence
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