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Poll Finds Mamdani Viewed More Favorably Than NetanyahuAn AP-NORC survey of American Jewish adults shows mixed views of New York City's mayor and Israel's prime minister.
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Orthodox Union Picks Eight Nonprofits for AcceleratorThe seventh OU Impact Accelerator cohort was chosen from 77 applicants, including two local organizations.
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Chanukah 250 Launches to Mark Nation's 250thA national Hanukkah initiative backed by American Friends of Lubavitch-Chabad will support celebrations across all 50 states.
November 4, 2026
Jewish Voters Back Democrats at 2024 LevelsExit polls from the 2026 midterm elections show two-thirds of Jewish voters supported Democratic candidates, matching the share that backed Kamala Harris in 2024.
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Emanuel Clashes With Fox Hosts on AntisemitismFormer Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel disputed claims about antisemitism with Fox & Friends hosts on national television.
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ADL Responds to 2026 Midterm Election OutcomeThe Anti-Defamation League issued a statement on the outcome of the 2026 Midterm elections, highlighting barriers broken alongside antisemitic rhetoric.
November 3, 2026
Deutch Warns Antisemitism Is Normalized in PoliticsThe American Jewish Committee's CEO says the AJC will hold midterm winners accountable for confronting antisemitism from any source.
November 1, 2026
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