Judaism

Jewish World War I Hero May Receive Medal of Honor

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:25:00 EST

William Shemin may finally get the award thanks to the tireless efforts of his daughter.

Obama Fighting for Jewish Voters' Support

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:00:00 EST

White House says Obama has a strong record on support for Israel.

Israeli Jews' View of President Obama Improving

Jessica Rettig — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:05:00 EST

But the president still ranks lower in Israel than Germany's Merkel, as well as Clinton and Bush.

Sarah Palin Reloads on 'Blood Libel'

Robert Schlesinger — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:19:00 EST

No, she won't go away. Yippee.

Anne Frank’s Tree Falls As Holocaust Denial Rises

Bonnie Erbe — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:44:00 EST

The tree is gone as Holocaust denial increases, just when we need it most.

Israel In Danger of Losing America's Jewish Youth

John Aloysius Farrell — Tue, 25 May 2010 12:19:00 EST

Our kids don't see the dream of a Jewish homeland the way we and our parents do or did.

Family of Auschwitz Survivor Buys Mengele Diary

Paul Bedard — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:52:00 EST

Sold! Auctioneer says Jewish philanthropist will give Mengele’s exile diary to a Holocaust museum.

President Obama's Rosh Hashanah Message

Dan Gilgoff — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:24:00 EST

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

Obama's Ramadan Dinner Included Prominent Jewish Guests

Dan Gilgoff — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:11:00 EST

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

Did Obama Jump the Gun on Rosh Hashana?

Paul Bedard — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:57:00 EST

Bush was ridiculed for his week-early Jewish greeting.

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

Dan Gilgoff — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:58:00 EST

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

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

Dan Gilgoff — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:14:00 EST

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

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

Dan Gilgoff — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:41:00 EST

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

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

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:33:00 EST

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

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

Dan Gilgoff — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:33:00 EST

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

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

U.S. News Staff — Tue, 12 May 2009 08:00:00 EST

A look at Obama's approval ratings by religion.

Is the United States a Judeo-Christian Nation?

U.S. News Staff — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:54:00 EST

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

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

J. Randy Forbes — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:15:00 EST

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

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

Dan Gilgoff — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:26:00 EST

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

Passover Politics: The Times Overstates Obama's Jewish Problem

Dan Gilgoff — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:47:00 EST

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

Details on President Obama's Passover Seder Tonight

Dan Gilgoff — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:02:00 EST

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

How to Host a Sustainable Passover

Maura Judkis — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:55:00 EST

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

Obama's Robust Faith Outreach, Jewish Edition

Dan Gilgoff — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:03:00 EST

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

Republican Joseph Cao's Unlikely Journey From Seminary to Congress

Amanda Ruggeri — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:54:00 EST

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

Rick Warren's Invocation Invokes Judaism, Islam

Dan Gilgoff — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 15:40:00 EST

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