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picture of Halie Soifer standing on stage with a sign behind her that says "welcome to the unofficial white house hanukkah after party"
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Halie Soifer, head of Jewish Democratic Council of America, talks 2024 in Bay Area

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky April 25, 2023April 25, 2023

Halie Soifer is CEO of the Jewish Democratic Council of America, which backs Democratic politicians who support Jewish values and causes. The organization’s platform includes support for civil liberties, immigration […]

U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff of California (center) joined by Rep. Eric Swalwell of California (left) and Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota  speaks at a press conference on committee assignments for the 118th U.S. Congress, at the U.S. Capitol Building, Jan. 25, 2023 (Photo/JTA-Kevin Dietsch-Getty Images)
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Adam Schiff declares Senate bid, paving way for potential continued Jewish representation from California

by Ron Kampeas and JTA January 26, 2023
Kevin Mullin and Jackie Speier at a rally for Mullin's campaign to become Speier's successor. (Photo/Courtesy Mullin)
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How a pro-Israel super PAC helped a moderate Dem win Jackie Speier’s seat in Congress

Lillian Ilsley-Greene by Lillian Ilsley-Greene November 18, 2022November 18, 2022
Photo of a row of voting boots adorned with American flags
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Poll shows most Jewish voters backed Democrats, animated by democracy and abortion concerns

by Ron Kampeas and JTA November 10, 2022November 10, 2022
(From left) State Sen. Scott Wiener, JCCSF CEO Paul Geduldig, and JCRC CEO Tyler Gregory at the Wallenberg Club forum, Oct. 24, 2022.
(Photo/Lillian Ilsley-Greene)
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S.F. Jewish Dem club hosts pre-election forum with Breed, Jenkins, Wiener and more

Lillian Ilsley-Greene by Lillian Ilsley-Greene October 25, 2022October 26, 2022
Flanked by his family, Rep. Andy Levin concedes in his reelection campaign at an event in Pontiac, Michigan, Aug. 2, 2022. (Photo/JTA-Andrew Lapin)
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Jewish political dynasty ends as Rep. Haley Stevens ousts Rep. Andy Levin in Michigan Democratic primary

by Andrew Lapin and JTA August 3, 2022
A man floating in the Dead Sea, one of the sites that the Sierra Club's trips to Israel have visited in the past. (Photo/maxpixel.net)
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Doing right by disabled Jews; Sierra Club, continued; AIPAC and the Dems; etc.

by J. Readers April 4, 2022
Barry Wendell (left), a Democratic congressional candidate in West Virginia, is married to Rabbi Joe Hample (right).
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A gay Jewish liberal (and rabbi’s husband) is running for Congress in deep-red West Virginia

by Lee Chottiner and JTA February 8, 2022February 8, 2022
Rep. Andy Levin, D-Mich., is seen at the House steps of the Capitol on May 20, 2021. (Photo/Tom Williams-CQ Roll Call)
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Andy Levin says his friendship with Rashida Tlaib gives him hope for Israel

by Ron Kampeas and JTA September 30, 2021
Rep. Andy Levin speaks at a press conference introducing his "Two-State Solution Act" on Capitol Hill, Sept. 23, 2021. He is flanked by (from left) Hadar Susskind, CEO of Americans for Peace Now; Rep. Alan Lowenthal; Rep. Sara Jacobs; Rep. Peter Welch; and J Street President Jeremy Ben-Ami. (Photo/JTA-Ron Kampeas)
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Two bills in Congress reflect split among Democrats — and Jewish Democrats — on Israel funding

by Ron Kampeas and JTA September 23, 2021

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