Seven-hundred supporters of the National Council of Young Israel heard an upbeat political message, along with a reaffirmation of the group’s religious mission, at the organization’s … more

Several nominees for President Joe Biden’s national security team said on Tuesday that the United States isn’t yet ready to rejoin the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint … more

Following her selection as his running mate by former Vice President Joe Biden, California Senator Kamala Harris has predictably received praise on the left and scorn on the right. While … more

If we are looking for a passage that best speaks to the current American moment — a shaken American polity and still threatening pandemic — look no further than George Washington’s … more

For much of this year, a bitter debate has raged over the character and opinions of Sebastian Gorka, who was appointed as a deputy adviser to President Donald Trump shortly after his inauguration in … more

President Donald Trump’s speech to a joint meeting of Congress is getting rave reviews for the subdued, "presidential" style of his delivery, and positive feedback … more

U.S. Ambassador to Israel David M. Friedman made an unannounced visit to HAFTR High School last Friday. Friedman, a Five Towner who lives in Woodsburg, spoke with students and faculty about his … more

JERUSALEM — Anthony Scaramucci, the short-lived White House communications director, is not a member of the tribe. But he came close to declaring himself one during a visit to Israel last … more

Far Rockaway’s member of Congress, Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks, has endorsed Mike Bloomberg for president. Meeks is chairman of the Queens Democratic Party and chairman of the … more

The JTA sent five questions about anti-Semitism and Jewish issues to each of the registered presidential candidates. Here are Mike Bloomberg’s responses, slightly abridged. 1. Anti-Semitic … more