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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)
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JCRC Bay Area expands into political organizing with new offshoot

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(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
overhead shot of thousands of people marching through a street at night
Posted inIsrael

Kamala Harris, as Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks teeter: ‘We’re not giving up’

Ben Sales by Ben Sales August 19, 2024August 19, 2024
Passengers at Ben Gurion International Airport, Aug. 1, 2024. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
Posted inIsrael

With major airlines scrapping flights, getting to and from Israel has become a costly, often madcap endeavor

Asaf Elia-Shalev by Asaf Elia-Shalev August 16, 2024August 16, 2024
Workers construct a mural of Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris outside of the United Center, Chicago, Aug. 16, 2024. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Posted inPolitics

Israel, Gaza and Josh Shapiro: What we’re watching for during the Democratic National Convention

by Ron Kampeas August 16, 2024August 16, 2024
Gavriel, a boy from the Jewish community of Timika, Indonesia, holds the Torah during his bar mitzvah, July 2024. (Rabbi David Kunin)
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South Bay rabbi delivers fourth Torah scroll to Indonesia’s Jewish communities

by Sue Fishkoff August 15, 2024August 15, 2024
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl speaks during a rally in Central Park marking 150 days since hostages were taken by Hamas, March 10, 2024, in New York City. (Noam Galai/Getty Images)
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99 U.S. rabbis and cantors urge Netanyahu to finalize deal to free remaining hostages

Jacob Gurvis by Jacob Gurvis August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

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