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Cleveland kidnappings: We must be our brother’s keeper
The exterior of the house where three women who had disappeared as teenagers approximately ten years ago were found alive on May 7 in Cleveland, Ohio. Photo by Pugliano/Getty Images
7 Rules for Perfect Hummus
When was the last time you opened a tub of hummus and swooned? When was the last time a restaurant put a plate of hummus in front of you, and you said, “Oh my God.” Most of the hummus recipes…
Palestinians mark Nakba with West Bank protests
Thousands of Palestinians in the West Bank marked the 65th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel, which they call the “catastrophe,” with marches and protests.
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The Office’s best Jewish moment
Funny music, sad life
On an otherwise unremarkable day in 1938, a chubby but charming student at John Burroughs Junior High in Los Angeles “cracked the code of his comic gift and discovered his…
Filmmakers reveal magician’s secretive world
A British journalist recalls how she once sat down at a cafe with the legendary magician, author, historian, actor and, perhaps, the greatest sleight-of-hand artist on the planet in the documentary…
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7 Rules for Perfect Hummus
When was the last time you opened a tub of hummus and swooned? When was the last time a restaurant put a plate of hummus in front of you, and…
Survivor: Irene Rosenberg
“Mommy, I’ll be right back.” Irene Rosenberg — then Irene Grunfeld — said as she was leaving the apartment of her cousin Mancy Weiss, where she and her mother were…
The Divine Wedding and Kiss - Parashat Naso
“O for your kiss! For your love / More enticing than wine, / For your scent and sweet name – For all this they love you. Take me away to…
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What would my Israeli grandmother think?
When I hear about the latest events in Israel – the air strikes on weapons facilities in Syria, the flare-ups over women donning prayer shawls at the Western Wall –…
A hot topic, a great panel, and chance to learn and discuss—immigration at issue
It's a critical time for immigration reform in this country. Washington is getting set to make major changes, the likes of which haven't been seen since the 1980's under President…
State 194: A Documentary About Palestine
Opening this weekend at Laemmle’s Music Hall 3 is a very hot-button new documentary called State 194, which follows the recent history of Palestine. Many will approach this film with…
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Americans backing Israel in ever-growing numbers, poll shows
Americans' sympathies lean heavily toward Israel over the Palestinians in the highest level of support seen in 22 years.
A gridlock bypass in Congress?
A remarkable thing happened in Washington, D.C., last week. National leaders of business and labor hammered out an outline on immigration reform. This might not only give a major boost to a new immigration policy; it might also show a path around the gridlock that has driven the nation into budgetary face-offs month after month.
Opinion: The Post-Kumbaya President
Four years ago, while Democrats danced at inaugural balls, Reps. Cantor and Ryan dined at The Caucus Room, a Capitol Hill steakhouse, along with other top Republicans, including Rep. Kevin McCarthy, and Sens. Jim DeMint, John Kyl and Tom Coburn.
Sherman drops bid for post
Rep. Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks), after winning re-election in a bitter fight against Rep. Howard Berman (D-Van Nuys), has abandoned his pursuit of his rival’s old position as ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
When Jonathan Mann and Israelis meet
The impact of the moderate Republican
On Oct. 28, 1980, a beleaguered President Jimmy Carter stood on a debate stage with his Republican challenger, former California Gov. Ronald Reagan. Carter’s one chance to save his presidency depended on his ability to portray Reagan’s views as extreme. The best levers appeared to be Reagan’s criticisms of Social Security, but especially his vocal opposition in 1961 to a federal program to provide medical care to seniors — a plan that became law, as Medicare, in 1965.
Conventional Wisdom
April Israel Factor: Romney trumps Obama. But why?
The Israel Factor 04.2012, Questionnaire
The Israel Factor 04.2012, Full Statistics
Care about Iran? You’re more likely to vote Romney
Hopeful Dems eye top committee spots
Amid the election season tumult, behind-the-scenes campaigns are also under way for who will be the next top Democrats on two key congressional committees — with Jewish lawmakers in the running for both leadership slots.
Is There Such a Thing As a Liberal Republican-Lover?
I Don’t Want to Date a Republican!
Factor panel: Israel can’t act in Iran without Obama’s consent
The Israel Factor 03.2012, Questionnaire
The Israel Factor 03.2012, Full Statistics
Factor: Why is Romney better than Obama?
No endorsement by Calif. Dems in Berman-Sherman race
Why are most Jewish voters Democrats
Chasing Paul in Iowa, for old times sake
Barkat meets top Dems, GOPers on D.C. swing
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat met with top Republicans and Democrats during a brief Washington visit.
Opinion: Poor sports
Eventually, there is one thing every aspiring American political writer must do: write a long feature story about how Jews are turning Republican.
Veteran Dems pump new life into Occupy L.A.
Robert Reich, former U.S. labor secretary to President Clinton, Truthdig executive editor Robert Scheer and a mass action organized to move money out of corporate banks pumped new life into Occupy Los Angeles over the weekend of Nov. 5-6.
Dems fail in bid to block bill they say rewards Iran-linked mining company
House Democrats failed in their attempt to block a bill that they say allows a stake in the largest U.S. copper mine to an Iranian-affiliated mining company.
House Democrats urge European heads of state to oppose Palestinian U.N. bid
Democrats’ Obama outreach starting with fellow Democrats
The Democratic Party’s outreach to Jewish voters is beginning at home, with pep talks in recent and coming weeks scheduled for top donors and Jewish lawmakers.
‘All hands’ needed in September, Oren tells Jewish Dems
Israeli ambassador Michael Oren told Jewish Democrats that Israel needs “all hands on deck” ahead of a Palestinian push for statehood.
Berman vs. Sherman?
Over the past two months, political observers have been keeping close watch on draft maps being released by California’s new, citizen-led redistricting panel. Though Jewish leaders haven’t been actively lobbying the Citizens Redistricting Commission on behalf of the community (see sidebar)...
Senate Democrats to Jews: Help us on budget, defending Obama
When two-fifths of the Democrats in the U.S. Senate met this week in Washington with representatives of Jewish groups, the senators delivered a clear message: If you agree with us, it’s about time you spoke up.
Jewish Dems blast GOP for singling out Muslims
The National Jewish Democratic Council blasted what it said was a Republican "obsession" with Muslims. An NJDC statement termed as "utterly unnecessary" a second hearing convened Wednesday by Rep. Peter King (R-N.Y.), the chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Homeland Security Commitee, on Muslim radicalization.
Jewish Dems: Don’t let Hamas-Fatah prevent peace
The National Jewish Democratic Council counseled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to use the Hamas-Fatah reconciliation to back down from peacemaking.
Democratic hopefuls talk Israel in bid for Harman’s seat
For politicians today, making it to Washington often requires them to explain their views about what should happen to Jerusalem. That was the case at the Hermosa Beach Community Center on April 20 when four of the 16 Democratic candidates running in a May 17 special election for the open seat in California’s 36th Congressional District met in a debate on U.S.-Israel and Middle East policy organized by Democrats for Israel (DFI).
Balancing the budget: Making the weak pay
As a loyal Jewish Democrat and longtime advocate of social justice, she never thought she would find herself fighting Jerry Brown, a man she voted for three times for governor. Yet the 94-year-old is suddenly on the wrong side of Brown’s proposed budget cuts that would slash state spending by $12.5 billion, ripping a hole in numerous social service programs and eliminating others entirely.
The Monsters Are Due on Maple Streets
The power has gone out in a typical American town. Wait -- it’s not just the electricity. The phones don’t work, either. Portable radios are dead. Cars won’t start.
Jewish Dems still prominent on Foreign Affairs
Jewish Democrats continued their pre-eminence on the powerful U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee. Democrats have had to roll back their representation on key committees after losing the House in last November's elections, but Foreign Affairs remains a redoubt for Jewish members, according to the membership lists released Wednesday.
Senate Dems press GOP on Paul’s call to cut aid
Senate Democrats urged Republicans to reject a colleague's call for an end to foreign aid, including aid to Israel. "Both Republicans and Democrats are committed to reining in the federal deficit, but assistance to Israel is not a matter of 'pork barrel spending,' " said the letter sent Tuesday to the GOP chairmen of the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations and Budget committees, respectively Rep. Hal Rogers of Kentucky and Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin. "Rather U.S. foreign aid to Israel demonstrates America's rock-solid commitment to ensuring Israel's right to exist."
Larry David: Thanks for the tax cut!
THERE is a God! It passed! The Bush tax cuts have been extended two years for the upper bracketeers, of which I am a proud member, thank you very much. I’m the last person in the world I’d want to be beside, but I am beside myself! This is a life changer, I tell you. A life changer!
Obama remark misinterpreted, Cantor spokesman says
U.S. Rep. Eric Cantor's promise that the new GOP majority will "serve as a check" on the Obama administration was "not in relation to U.S.-Israel relations," his spokesman said.
California’s big chance on the national stage
Everybody knows by now that California swam against the tide on Election Day, giving Democrats a near sweep of statewide offices. But what’s even more important is what this will mean for national governance over the next two years.
On Election Day, Jewish Dems face challenges
Several Jewish Democratic incumbents are fighting for their political survival as Americans head to the polls.
Sanity rally, L.A.-Style [VIDEO]
Sanity rally: Now that we are all friends, what do we do?
One thing to be said for Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert’s Restore Sanity and/or Fear Rally today in Washington: they didn’t pull the transparent trick that Glenn back did last month with his Restore Honor Rally. Beck, the right-wing talker, used his supposedly non-partisan rally to rather blatantly sling a right-wing political agenda. Notch.
Oren hosts dinner for top Dems
Israel's ambassador to Washington hosted a dinner for top Democrats.
How dumb do they think (know) we are
I know some scary smart people who never graduated from high school, and I know some real doofuses with graduate degrees, so I understand that the number of years of formal education that someone has racked up is no guarantee of intelligence. But every once in a while, I see some poll numbers that pretty convincingly correlate believing idiotic things with having less education, and not believing idiotic things with having more education.
Jews looked past worries to embrace Obama
For months, polls showed Obama languishing at about 60 percent of the Jewish vote, a critical chunk short of the 75 percent or so Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.) garnered in 2004. But exit polls from the Tuesday election showed Obama matching those results, garnering about 78 percent of the Jewish vote against 22 percent for Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), his Republican rival.
The Democrats won for the wrong reasons
As an American, I never thought I would say that I find a new French leader, the pro-opportunity, pro-defense Mr. Sarkozy, closer to the American ideal than our own president-elect. In giving President-elect Obama the benefit of the doubt, I hope sincerely that he can grow into the job, and I can revise that assessment.
Dems use speeches to hit GOP on Israel
Speaker after speaker at the Democratic convention on Wednesday night in Denver argued that GOP recklessness had emboldened Israel's enemies
‘Even if Democrats had picked David Ben-Gurion to run as vice president’
Democrats don’t get ... atheism
Rabbi to give invocation before Obama’s acceptance speech
Democrats continue coveting religious-minded voters
Anti-semitism again rears its head in Tennessee election
Obama’s support lags previous Dems, poll finds
But the surveys had bad news for Obama: If the U.S. presidential election were held today, American Jews would support the Illinois senator at a significantly lower level than they did his most recent Democratic predecessors.
Will the Democrats cave on telecom immunity?
Hillary withdraws—the end of the beginning
It’s almost official: Obama to get nomination
Diversity lost
Are we electing a candidate based on his or her ability to lead the country, or are we crowning a king who looks good in pictures and who is above criticism, examination and challenge?
The Book of Pelosi
What the heck is Hillary up to? Part II: Ruthlessness
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