Published: 6 November 2018
Last updated: 4 March 2024
VIDEO: Israel, anti-Semitism and the Jewish vote: a deep dive into the US mid-terms (Haaretz)
It used to be that the American Jewish community could really unite around and rally together in order to keep their communities strong and safe. The mantra, the key word, for successfully supporting Israel and fighting anti-Semitism in America used to be bipartisan – but anyone paying attention now knows times have changed.
Meet the six Jewish military veterans running for Congress (JTA)
Elaine Luria spent nearly 20 years in the US Navy, the first female sailor to spend her entire career on combat ships. Her hitch included the first seven years of her daughter’s life — the former commander told JTA earlier this year that she communicated daily with her daughter via video.
Photo: Elaine Luria, a congressional candidate in Virginia, speaks at a Democratic committee meeting in February (Ron Kampeas)
