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Rabbi Jonathan Sacks (Photo/JTA-Courtesy)
Posted inOpinion

Avoiding politics is a political act, no matter what Rabbi Jonathan Sacks says

Joshua Shanes by Joshua Shanes and JTA September 25, 2020September 25, 2020
Black man and elderly white Jewish man light Holocaust memorial candle in front of audience at U.S. Capitol building.
Posted inAnalysis, U.S., Milestones, News

John Lewis and the Jews: 6 moments that showcase an enduring alliance

by Ron Kampeas and JTA July 21, 2020July 27, 2020
a white man in his 30s stands with Joe Biden, Jill Biden and a white woman in her 30s. all are smiling.
Posted inNews

Biden’s newly named Jewish engagement director is a political wunderkind from S.F.

by Dan Pine July 14, 2020July 20, 2020
Rep. Ted Deutch, D-Florida, speaks in Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 2020. (Photo/JTA-Samuel Corum-Getty Images)
Posted inNews

House Dems aim to unify Party behind letter opposing Israeli annexation of West Bank

by Ron Kampeas June 16, 2020June 19, 2020
Alyssa Milano and Ady Barkan (center) attend the Los Angeles Supports a Dream Act Now! protest at the office of California Senator Dianne Feinstein on Jan. 3, 2018. (Photo/JTA-Getty Images-Gabriel Olsen)
Posted inNews

Who is Ady Barkan, the health care activist name-checked by Elizabeth Warren?

Ben Sales by Ben Sales July 31, 2019July 31, 2019
Rabbi Meir Kahane at a New York news conference, Aug. 31, 1984. (Photo/JTA-Gene Kappock-NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images)
Posted inIsrael

Extremist rabbi’s legacy again haunting Israeli politics

Ben Sales by Ben Sales February 22, 2019February 25, 2019
The ad reads: "Dr. Tax Will See You Now" and shows Schrier holding a wad of cash
Posted inNews

GOP ads target Jewish candidates with anti-Semitic tropes

Ben Sales by JTA, Ben Sales and Ron Kampeas November 6, 2018November 7, 2018
Huq speaks holding a mic in front of a sign that says "Waging Democracy"
Posted inBay Area

How to preserve democracy when old norms fail

by Rob Gloster October 17, 2018October 17, 2018
S.F. native Yoni Mann's campaign poster
Posted inIsrael at 70

After a day school Israel trip, he’s running for Jerusalem city council

by Rob Gloster October 2, 2018October 3, 2018
Jan Zauzmer is advocating for rabbis to bring politics to the bimah. (Illustration/JTA-Charles Dunst; Photo/JTA-Ahuva)
Posted inHolidays

High Holidays are no time for ‘civil’ discourse this year

by Jan Zauzmer August 29, 2018August 11, 2022

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