Democratic hopefuls talk Israel in bid for Harman’s seat

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on April 21, 2011

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).

Talking with progressives about Israel

Published on March 23, 2011

For years, liberal Zionists have been writing about the need to renew the traditional progressive-Zionist alliance, inspired by the civil rights and labor movements, and the importance of using these partnerships to maintain left-leaning allies for Israel.

Tree People dedicate Coldwater Canyon facility, Democrats for Israel gather

By Danielle Berrin
Published on October 10, 2008

Actress Annette Bening attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, where she was joined by schoolchildren and public officials.

Women fight for equal Western Wall rights, Democrats for Israel leader moves up

By Danielle Berrin
Published on June 26, 2008

Should women have equal prayer rights at the Kotel? It's a question of profound religious, spiritual and political complexities that a new documentary, "Praying in Her Own Voice," by filmmaker Yael Katzir, dares to ask but doesn't attempt to answer.