Capriles, grandson of Holocaust survivors, calling for recount after losing Venezuelan presidency

Published on April 18, 2013

Venezuelan opposition leader Henrique Capriles, the grandson of Holocaust survivors, is calling for a recount after narrowly losing the country’s presidential election.

Israel Factor: 2016 Looks Like a Great Year

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on February 28, 2013

Israel Factor: Clinton First, Paul Last on Chance-Desirability Combo

By Shmuel Rosner
Published on February 18, 2013

Obama garners 69 percent of Jewish vote in CNN exit poll

Published on November 6, 2012

President Obama won 69 percent of the Jewish vote according to an exit poll.

Santorum spokeswoman: Obama’s ‘radical Islamic policies’

By Brad A. Greenberg
Published on February 21, 2012

2008: The contest for the Jews

By Raphael J. Sonenshein
Published on June 12, 2008

In a society that has become less and less informed about politics and government, Jews remain a deeply attentive political community. Intensely concerned about Israel and the protection of the Jewish community, but alert to so much more, Jews offer a candidate a tough audience on policy

Why George W. Bush?

By Dan Cohen
Published on September 16, 2004

"The clear choice for president of the United States for the American Jewish community is Gov. George W. Bush of Texas." Four years ago in a similar article, I argued for our community to support then-Gov. Bush in the 2000 presidential election.

I urge you to look back at what has transpired over the past 48 months. Now, as we approach the 2004 election, the choice we must make to support our president is even clearer.

Timeline of Reagan, Key Jewish Events

By Journal Staff
Published on June 10, 2004

The following are key events in the Ronald Reagan presidency focusing on his Middle East policy and relations with the American Jewish community

A Unique Sound

By Michael Aushenker
Published on July 18, 2002

Considering where he's been, it seemed unlikely that Craig Wyckoff would have been the man inducted on July 12 as president of Valley Outreach Synagogue (VOS).

The entertainment agent was once so disillusioned with Judaism that he flirted with Eastern religions, until his wife Mary reconnected him to Judaism.