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Posted inCalifornia

California bill would add Jewish identity as an ethnicity on forms

Lea Loeb
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Lea Loeb March 30, 2026March 31, 2026

A new California bill would require state government forms that collect demographic data to add “Jewish” as an ethnic identity. This would both allow Jews to identify themselves as an […]

Donald Trump and Yehuda Kaploun light a candle
Posted inPolitics

Democrats urge Senate to oppose Trump’s pick for antisemitism envoy

Asaf Elia-Shalev by Asaf Elia-Shalev November 19, 2025November 19, 2025
Sen. Dianne Feinstein walks to the Senate Chambers at the U.S. Capitol Building, Feb. 13, 2023. (Photo/JTA-Anna Moneymaker-Getty Images)
Posted inOpinion

Of course Dianne Feinstein doesn’t want to go. Neither did Moses.

Rob Eshman by Rob Eshman and Forward May 8, 2023
a black and white photo of Dianne Feinstein lighting a menorah
Posted inPolitics

With retirement on the horizon, a look at Dianne Feinstein’s Jewish legacy

Jew,  Jewish,  J. The Jewish News of Northern California
Emma Goss.(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins) by Emma Goss March 31, 2023April 4, 2023
Sen. Dianne Feinstein walks to the Senate Chambers at the U.S. Capitol Building, Feb. 13, 2023. (Photo/JTA-Anna Moneymaker-Getty Images)
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein will not run again following more than 30 years in office

by Ron Kampeas and JTA February 14, 2023February 14, 2023
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)
Posted inNews

Adam Schiff declares Senate bid, paving way for potential continued Jewish representation from California

by Ron Kampeas and JTA January 26, 2023
Deborah Lipstadt, and older woman with red hair, stands outside amid trees
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Deborah Lipstadt confirmed as antisemitism monitor in late-night Senate vote

Yonat Shimron by Yonat Shimron and RNS March 31, 2022
Deborah Lipstadt, an older white woman with red hair, speaks into a microphone while seated
Posted inNews

Long delayed, Deborah Lipstadt nomination for antisemitism envoy passes committee

Yonat Shimron by Yonat Shimron and RNS March 29, 2022March 29, 2022
Ketanji Brown Jackson, a middle-aged Black woman, gesticulates while speaking seated at a table
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Ketanji Brown Jackson brings up a Black-Jewish civil rights alliance in confirmation hearing

by Ron Kampeas and JTA March 23, 2022
Deborah Lipstadt, and older woman with red hair, stands outside amid trees
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We desperately need an antisemitism monitor. Republicans must stop obstructing Lipstadt’s confirmation

Halie Soifer by Halie Soifer and Forward February 9, 2022February 9, 2022

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