2020 Elections

On Rosh Hashanah call, Trump tells American Jews ‘We love your country’ and asks for their vote

The comments echoed others he has made in the past that suggest that American Jews think of themselves as Israelis.

Abraham Foxman endorses Biden, calling Trump a ‘demagogue’ whose presidency has undermined Jewish security

The chair of the Republican Jewish Coalition countered by challenging Foxman’s credibility and insisting that President Trump has been good for the Jewish community.

Trump campaign calls Mike Bloomberg an ‘elitist globalist’ after he pledges $100M to defeat Trump in Florida

The terms “globalist” and “elitist” are sometimes used to invoke bigoted tropes about Jewish control and a lack of Jewish roots.

Politics

Biden leads Trump 67-30 among Jewish voters, survey finds

Politics

Biden says Trump’s foreign policy is bad for Israel as Democrats look to shore up Jewish support

Analysis

In a South Florida congressional race, Jewish culture wars erupt

United States

Lara Trump campaigns with Laura Loomer, Jewish congressional candidate who said she’s a ‘proud Islamophobe’

Politics

3 House races, 6 Jewish candidates: What we’re watching in the Massachusetts primaries today

Politics

Biden campaign platform for Arab Americans reiterates opposition to BDS movement

Politics

Douglas Emhoff, Kamala Harris’ husband, is the Democrats’ newest Jewish star

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