Cleveland Jewish News

Irving Berlin’s 1926 interfaith marriage sparked a Jewish debate that, 100 years later, hasn’t gone away

Exactly 100 years ago, on Jan. 4, 1926, legendary American Jewish songwriter Irving Berlin married Ellin Mackay, a Roman Catholic heiress, in a civil ceremony in Manhattan’s City Hall. What ...
The Forward

The last presidential debate changed history. Here’s what Jews should watch for in the next

As Joe Biden’s wobbly performance at his June matchup against Donald Trump proved, sometimes presidential debates really are consequential. In the since-reconfigured and exceedingly tight race between ...
Religion News Service

Debates about Columbus’ Spanish Jewish ancestry are not new − the claim was once a bid for social acceptance

(The Conversation) — In connection to Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day, media from the BBC and Fox to Reuters and Haaretz reported on new DNA evidence about the holiday’s original namesake.
AOL

Andrew Cuomo mocks Zohran Mamdani over anti-Israel stance during NYC mayoral debate: ‘You are the savior of the Jewish people?’

Andrew Cuomo interjected during Wednesday night’s final mayoral debate when anti-Israel front-runner Zohran Mamdani tried to reassure Jewish New Yorkers that he would also represent them, if elected.

The Temple Mount post-Oct. 7: Where faith and politics collide

Israel now finds itself caught between competing imperatives. It seeks to preserve security and avoid international ...
The Telegraph

Debates about Columbus’ Spanish Jewish ancestry are not new − the claim was once a bid for social acceptance

Eds: This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. Devin Naar, University of Washington (THE CONVERSATION) In connection to ...