Judaism

President Obama's Rosh Hashanah Message

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - September 18, 2009

The president's videotaped message includes a pitch for his Middle East peace plan. more >>

Obama's Ramadan Dinner Included Prominent Jewish Guests

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - September 2, 2009

Guest list for last night's White House event included Israel's ambassador and other Jewish leaders. more >>

Did Obama Jump the Gun on Rosh Hashana?

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - August 19, 2009

Bush was ridiculed for his week-early Jewish greeting. more >>

Obama's First White House Sit-Down With Jewish Leaders Today

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - July 13, 2009

The meeting doesn't appear on Obama's official schedule. more >>

Some Jews Say Obama's 'Muslim Speech' Undersold Israel's History

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - June 12, 2009

Some Jews say president's "Muslim speech" undersold Israel's right to exist by tying it to Holocaust. more >>

Holocaust Museum Shooting Threatens to Undermine Right's Pro-Religion Image

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - June 10, 2009

This is the second recent shooting involving a right-wing gunman in a religiously affiliated setting. more >>

Elderly Neo-Nazi Suspect in Guard's Killing at Holocaust Museum

Nation & World - June 10, 2009

An elderly neo-Nazi is suspected of killing a security guard inside Washington's Holocaust Museum. more >>

Why Obama's at Buchenwald a Day After His Speech in Cairo

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - June 5, 2009

A day after his major address to Muslims, President Obama is sending a message to Jews. more >>

Muslims, Jews, and Catholics Are Obama's Biggest Fans

Opinion - May 12, 2009

A look at Obama's approval ratings by religion. more >>

Is the United States a Judeo-Christian Nation?

Opinion - May 7, 2009

Obama's statement aside, many on the right say the United States is still "one nation under God." more >>

Obama Is Wrong When He Says We're Not a Judeo-Christian Nation

By Randy Forbes - Opinion - May 7, 2009

We have not abandoned the principles upon which we were founded. more >>

Specter's Switch and the GOP's Huge Disadvantage Among American Jews

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - April 30, 2009

Despite their support for Israel, Republicans have little Jewish support and only one Jew in Congress. more >>

Passover Politics: The <i>Times</i> Overstates Obama's Jewish Problem

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - April 10, 2009

Barack Obama actually improved the Democrats' showing among Jewish voters. more >>

Details on President Obama's Passover Seder Tonight

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - April 9, 2009

Aides say Obama's Passover Seder is a White House first. more >>

How to Host a Sustainable Passover

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - April 8, 2009

Local vegetables, organic Kosher wine and matzah, and more. more >>

Obama's Robust Faith Outreach, Jewish Edition

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - March 5, 2009

The Obama White House is hosting conference calls with top aides for Jewish leaders. more >>

Republican Joseph Cao's Unlikely Journey From Seminary to Congress

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - March 4, 2009

A Vietnamese immigrant who left a Jesuit seminary for politics eked out surprise victory in Louisiana. more >>

Rick Warren's Invocation Invokes Judaism, Islam

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - January 20, 2009

The evangelical pastor's inauguration invocation included appeals to Muslims and Jews. more >>

Obama's Inaugural Prayer Team: Where's the (Religious) Diversity?

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - January 13, 2009

The president-elect has chosen a range of religious figures, but where are the Muslims or the Jews? more >>

Is There Such a Thing as the Jewish Political Position?

By Dan Gilgoff - God & Country - December 22, 2008

Eric Cantor said in an interview with God & Country that there is not a monolithic Jewish position. more >>

Catholic-Jewish Controversy Slows Path to Sainthood for Pope Pius XII

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - November 14, 2008

Did he turn a blind eye to the fate of the Jews during World War II? more >>

Israeli Cabinet Minister Ignites Debate Over Pope Pius's Holocaust Actions

By Justin Ewers - Nation & World - October 23, 2008

Some argue Pius XII didn't do enough to help Jews during the Holocaust and shouldn't be made a saint. more >>

Sarah Palin's Witch-Hunter Appears Anti-Jewish

By John Aloysius Farrell - John A. Farrell - September 26, 2008

The pastor who anointed Palin against witches criticizes the "Israelites" for their wealth. more >>

Blacks and Jews Have Common Cause Against Palin, According to Dem Representative

By Bonnie Erbe - Bonnie Erbe - September 26, 2008

Florida Democrat Alcee Hastings says Palin doesn't care about blacks or Jews. more >>

Clinton and Obama Conciliatory at AIPAC

By Nikki Schwab - Nation & World - June 4, 2008

The day after he clinched the nomination, Obama looks toward the general election. more >>