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Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid says his party will push to nationalize the Jewish National Fund, accusing Israel’s “national institutions” of serving political interests over the public good -- The Learn more
Omar Fateh, an Israel critic, had tried to parallel Mamdani’s success in the Midwest. -- The post Jacob Frey, Jewish mayor of Minneapolis, defeats challenger who drew Mamdani comparisons appeared Learn more
The new initiative is named for Hersh Goldberg-Polin. -- The post A kosher community fridge in Chicago’s Jewish suburbs arrives amid rising food insecurity appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency. Learn more
The poll found that 68% of all voters weighed Israel at the ballot box. -- The post Mamdani wins 33% of the Jewish vote in NYC, compared to 63% for Learn more
“Think Twice” with Jonathan Tobin and guest Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch, Ep. 199 The post Mamdani’s win: Can US Jews reverse the anti-Zionist tide? appeared first on JNS.org. Learn more
“We should have spoken publicly about our criticism of the way that Netanyahu and his government were executing the war,” the former U.S. vice president said. The post Anti-Israel protesters Learn more
What will Jews in the city talk about in synagogue and at Shabbat tables for the next eight weeks until the inauguration of mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani? The post New York Learn more
“We should aspire to much more than basic civility, and with the Almighty’s help and New Yorkers holding each other accountable, we will,” said executive vice president Rabbi Josh Joseph. Learn more
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