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AIPAC supports elected officials and challengers who support Israel, funneling funds to aid Congressional candidates from the left, right and center, both Democrat and Republican. Pictured: Pro-Israel Democratic Rep. Grace Meng of Queens at the 2019 AIPAC policy conference in Washington.

Imagine that you run an organization devoted exclusively to a woman’s right to have an abortion. At election time, you identify candidates most committed to your cause and do whatever you … more

By David Suissa | 8/10/22

Right-wing columnist backs AIPAC, hits anti-Dem orthodoxy among the Orthodox, warns US Jews: Don’t give up on bipartisanship!

Former Ambassador to the United Nations and South Carolina governor Nikki Haley was preaching to the choir when she fired a shot over the bow of AIPAC at the annual conference of the Republican … more

By Jonathan S. Tobin | 11/10/21

Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley at the Republican Jewish Coalition’s conference in Las Vegas on Nov. 6.

GOPers tout pro-Israel cred, take shots at Dems

About 750 boisterous Jewish supporters of the Republican Party gathered in Las Vegas this past weekend to hear from potential Republican presidential candidates, along with current elected officials, … more

By Josh Hasten, JNS | 11/10/21

AIPAC cancels its 2022 Policy Conference in Washington

Because of continued uncertainties caused by the unresolved coronavirus pandemic, AIPAC announced on Monday that it was canceling its in-person annual policy conference for the second year in a … more

7/15/21

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Alternate Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Yair Lapid, President Reuven Rivlin and ministers pose for a group photo of the country’s 36th government, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem on June 14.

US groups, some cautiously, cheer new Israeli government

Following a vote of confidence in the Knesset on Sunday, leaders of American organizations with an interest in Israel sent congratulations to the new democratically elected Israeli leaders while … more

By Dmitriy Shapiro, JNS | 6/17/21

Boston’s Jewish community has unveiled this memorial to COVID-19 victims even as the pandemic continues.

What’s next for COVID-walloped US Jews?

Hundreds of synagogues have been shuttered for months. Jewish organizations are slashing budgets and staff. Jewish community centers, saddled with empty gyms and child care centers, have laid off … more

Analysis by Uriel Heilman, JTA | 9/3/20

HANC students at this week's AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington.

Long Island students at AIPAC

Many Long Island students were among some 4,000 students who participated in this week’s AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington. They made their presence felt, attending sessions, lobbying their … more

3/6/20

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses 18,000 AIPAC attendees.

AIPAC’s bipartisanship is challenged

The theme of this year’s AIPAC Policy Conference was billed as “Today. Tomorrow. Together,” the essence of which seemed to be lost in all the political noise … more

Analysis by JNS Staff | 3/6/20

The author, David Suissa (left), participated in a panel at this week's AIPAC Policy Conference in Washington.

Oh, what a week it’s been!

It was one of those weeks where every day brought another great idea for a column. First, I attended an insightful lecture by Rabbi Meir Soloveichik that connected the festival of Purim with … more

By David Suissa | 3/6/20

President Donald Trump and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House following Trump's unveiling of the US Peace Plan on Jan. 28.

Jewish groups from left and right voice reaction

Reactions to President Donald Trump’s Israeli-Palestinian peace from Jewish groups … more

By Josefin Dolsten of JTA and other sources | 1/29/20