Democrats

Wexler leaves Congress, and leaves Washington wondering why

A soft-spoken retirement announcement by the usually outspoken U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler (D-Fla.) left Democrats, Republicans, Jews and non-Jews expressing reactions that ranged from baffled to … baffled. He is leaving to head the Center for Middle East Peace and Economic Cooperation.

By Ron Kampeas October 15, 2009 5:38 pm

Rosh Hashanah has N.J. town’s festival in flux

The Democratic Committee of a New Jersey township has requested that an annual festival be rescheduled to avoid conflict with Rosh Hashanah.

August 11, 2009 4:14 pm

Jewish groups mobilize for stimulus package

Wading into what has emerged as a major partisan fight, Jewish organizations in Washington are lining up with Democrats in offering strong support for the $819 billion economic stimulus bill.

February 3, 2009 11:56 pm