Joe Lieberman, centrist senator, first Jew on a major presidential ticket, dies
NEW YORK — Joseph Lieberman, a longtime senator from Connecticut who as Al Gore’s running mate in 2000 became the first Jewish member of a major presidential ticket, died Wednesday, March 27. He was...
View ArticleLieberman retrospective: Wisdom in & out of politics
One of the perks of a career in journalism is meeting people of prominence. And, I like to tell people, one of the downsides of a career in journalism is getting to meet people of prominence — seeing...
View ArticleOct. 7 has affected students’ college selection
NEW YORK — An overwhelming majority of Jewish parents of high school juniors and seniors say the Oct. 7 attack on Israel and its aftermath have affected which college their child plans to attend,...
View ArticleAt UCLA, pro-Israel counterdemonstration turns violent
By Jacob Gurvis LOS ANGELES — For the past couple of days, Eli Tsives has watched a video of himself spread online. Israel supporters held a rally at UCLA Sunday, April 28, 2024, just yards from a...
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