From the Newsletter | Exit Polls Hint at Trump Gains with Jewish Voters
“In addition to Trump’s historic success among Hispanic voters, early indicators suggest he made major inroads with Jewish voters in 2024 as well.”
B’Ivrit | U.S. Elections? Israelis Have it All Figured Out
U.S. elections are big news across the world. It’s hard to think of any nation that won’t be impacted by the outcome.
Approaching the Finish Line
Will Trump end the war? And how does that fit in with his promise to give Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu a free hand in conducting the conflict?
‘Tis the Season to Reach Out to Jewish Voters
The millions of dollars and endless hours of work put in by both sides to convince Jewish voters seem to be doing very little to move the needle.
JPVP Roundup | Is the Roller Coaster Rider Nearing an End?
One participant even compared this election cycle to a roller coaster. But will the ride stop on Election Day, or are we in for more twists and turns?
Opinion | How We in Israel See Your Election
Let us begin with two facts: Israel has the highest proportion of Donald Trump supporters of any country outside of the United States; and most Israelis are far more interested in their country’s affairs than in the U.S. presidential election.
Jewish Word | ‘Momala’ of the Year
At a brunch during the DNC in Chicago, California assembly member Rebecca Bauer-Kahan was wearing a hat with two Stars of David flanking the slogan “Jews for Momala.”
Chesky Blau: A Different Roller Coaster
“The political situation in America is going to become much worse—if not after the election, then in four years. It’s just that the world is getting crazy.”
Nina Stanley: Democracy on the Ballot
“Trump is the only president in the history of our country who didn’t allow a peaceful transfer of power and didn’t attend his successor’s inauguration. So how can you expect him to change?”
Jeff Michaels: Reluctantly Voting for the Democratic Ticket
“I am kind of mortified that these are the two best candidates that are out there.”
Aaron Weissman: Democracy on the Brink
“The reality is the next three-to-six months are going to be a strong test of our commitment to our democratic principles.”
The GOP’s “Weirdness,” the Jewish vote and the DNC
In recent weeks, Trump has homed in on a line he believes could win him Jewish voters, potentially tilting the swing state of Pennsylvania in his favor.