By Nathan Guttman
On Monday, dozens of friends of Samuel Lewis, a former U.S. ambassador to Israel, showed up to attend the dedication of the Samuel W. Lewis Hall at the U.S. Institute of Peace.Read More
By Nathan Guttman and Josh Nathan-Kazis
Even after the Norway massacre, anti-Muslim activists in the U.S. have no plans to tone down their rhetoric. Did their movement inspire suspected killer Anders Breivik?
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By Josh Nathan-Kazis and Naomi Zeveloff
The killing of Leiby Kletzky stunned all of us. Even after the slaying, the traditional rhythm of life continues for Orthodox children in Boro Park.
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By Paul Berger
Little-known N.Y. lawyer David Yerushalmi has been a driving force behind a push to ban Islamic law. Now, he claims American mosques are hotbeds of extremism.
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By Nathan Guttman
Nathan Guttman reports on how the new Pentagon chief, Leon Panetta, a Catholic budget wonk, became a friend of Israel and won the trust of American Jews.
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By Naomi Zeveloff
The American Jewish Committee won environmentally conscious LEED certification for its headquarters. It hopes to help the planet and decrease dependence on Arab oil.
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By Nathan Guttman
Will Jewish donors and voters back Obama in 2012, despite concerns about the Democratic president’s relationship with Israel?
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By Josh Nathan-Kazis
The former president of America’s most influential labor organization, and a prominent Jew in the Labor movement, Andy Stern, now backs tax breaks to big banks and corporations.
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By Nathan Guttman
Does the shrinking number of Jews in Congress herald a significant decline in Jewish power or does it simply reflect short-term individual circumstances?
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By Paul Berger
In an effort to make Judaism attractive to young Russian-speaking Jews, Limmud FSU, which hosts popular and well-funded conferences, decided to bend its own rules.
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