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Gov. Spanberger disappoints Va. Jewish leaders with appointment of Jim Moran to GMU board

Days after assuming office, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is facing scrutiny from Jewish leaders over her decision to appoint Jim Moran, a former congressman now working as a lobbyist for clients…

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2019 called, it wants Israel's election back

This edition covers Israeli election uncertainty, Senator Chris Murphy’s Qatar trip, antisemitic controversies in local politics, and updates on international tensions and regional security concerns.

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Israeli election déjà vu

Welcome to 2019, electorally speaking, that is. With the High Holy Days season now in the rear-view mirror, Israelis across the country have received postcards in the mail in recent days listing their polling place address, one of the tangible signs that election season is in the homestretch. Yet the Oct. 27, 2026, vote is... <a href="">Read More</a>

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Second local Jewish Democratic official endorses Republican Lawler, citing Israel and antisemitism

A second local Jewish Democratic official in New York’s Hudson Valley announced on Monday that she is endorsing Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY), in part citing his record on antisemitism and Israel policy. Montebello, N.Y., Deputy Mayor Stacy Caridi, who has known Lawler since he was a state assemblyman, said in a video for Lawler’s campaign,... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2026/06/many-jewish-groups-skeptical-of-trumps-agreement-with-iran/">Read More</a>

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Murphy, Qatar's ‘reliable ally’ in the Senate, huddles with emir and chief Qatari negotiator in Doha

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT), one of the most vocal opponents of the war with Iran, met with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and other senior officials in Doha over the weekend, days after Doha-brokered talks between the U.S. and Iran again hit an impasse.  After arriving in Doha on Saturday, Murphy said... <a href="https://jewishinsider.com/2015/11/daily-kickoff-kerry-to-israel-sanders-israel-overreacted-in-gaza-saban-calls-for-more-scrutiny-of-muslims-profile-tinder-ceo-sean-rad/">Read More</a>

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Letitia James opponent met with Black Hebrew Israelite group

A long-shot contender for New York attorney general met with members of a Black Hebrew Israelite sect that the Simon Wiesenthal Center identified as “one of the most extreme” groups pushing antisemitic myths that modern Jews are demonic imposters. Republican former prosecutor Saritha Komatireddy — running against incumbent Attorney General Letitia James — on Monday... <a href="">Read More</a>

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