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Rabbi Sharon Brous of IKAR in Los Angeles speaks at the DNC in Chicago, Aug. 20, 2024. (Screenshot)
Posted inReligion

Rabbi Sharon Brous delivers DNC 2nd night invocation: Israelis and Palestinians deserve peace

by Julie Moos August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
Second gentleman Doug Emhoff departs after speaking on stage during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, Chicago, Aug. 202. 2024. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Posted inPolitics

DNC’s second night featured 5 Jewish speakers, condemnation of antisemitism — and few mentions of Israel

by Ron Kampeas August 21, 2024August 21, 2024
A student at UC Berkeley wears a Cal kippah. (Courtesy Rabbi Gil Leeds)
Posted inAnalysis

Does ‘back to school’ mean back to Gaza protests?

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman August 20, 2024August 20, 2024
President Joe Biden speaks onstage during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Posted inPolitics

Joe Biden’s critics are attacking him for saying pro-Palestinian protesters ‘have a point.’ His Jewish backers aren’t concerned.

by Ron Kampeas August 20, 2024August 20, 2024
a crowd holds up Palestinian flags and anti-Israel signs
Posted inU.S.

DNC protest attracts multitude of groups, though not tens of thousands

Robin Washington by Robin Washington August 20, 2024August 20, 2024
Rabbi Michael Beals holds hands up in the sign of the Priestly Blessing during the closing prayer of the first night of the Democratic Nation Convention in Chicago, Aug. 20, 2024.
Posted inPolitics

A rabbi, a pastor and a president walk into a convention: Scenes from the DNC’s first night

Jodi Rudoren by Jodi Rudoren August 20, 2024August 20, 2024
Biden speaks against a backdrop of "We love Joe" signs
Posted inPolitics

Biden calls to ‘end this war’ as DNC opens with almost no sparring over Israel and Gaza

by Ron Kampeas August 20, 2024August 20, 2024
Tye Gregory of JCRC speaking at the Here I Am: Press Conference Against Antisemitism and Hate in 2021. (Photo/Facebook)
Posted inBay Area

JCRC Bay Area expands into political organizing with new offshoot

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky August 19, 2024August 19, 2024
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Florida Democrat, chats with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro at the Florida delegation breakfast at the Democratic National Convention, Chicago, Aug. 19, 2024. (Ron Kampeas)
Posted inPolitics

Josh Shapiro says antisemitism played ‘no role’ in his not getting picked as Kamala Harris’ running mate

by Ron Kampeas August 19, 2024August 19, 2024
Hatem Abudayyeh, a spokesman for the Coalition and U.S. Palestinian Community Network, speaks about plans for a march on the Democratic National Convention at Union Park, Chicago, Aug. 18, 2024. (Ron Kampeas)
Posted inPolitics

Where will the Gaza war be discussed at the DNC? Answers emerge, but major questions remain.

by Ron Kampeas August 19, 2024August 19, 2024

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