ADL vs. political conservatives
Eric Fingerhut, JTADec 03, 2009
WASHINGTON Some conservatives are accusing the Anti-Defamation League of launching a partisan attack following its report asserting that a current of...
Palin defends settlements
Eric Fingerhut, JTANov 26, 2009
WASHINGTON As Sarah Palin embarked on a tour for her just published book Going Rogue, she became the latest prospective Republican presidential candidate to criticize...
Jewish military man speaks up for Muslims
Eric Fingerhut, JTANov 19, 2009
WASHINGTON Mikey Weinstein is probably best known for defending Jews from alleged bigotry and harassment in the US military. In the past few days, however, hes been...
Jews converge on NYC for protest
Eric Fingerhut, JTASep 17, 2009
WASHINGTON As they prepare to protest the appearance of Irans president at the UN General Assembly, Jewish groups are working to decipher the impact of the Obama...
Kennedy and the Jews
Eric Fingerhut, JTAAug 27, 2009
WASHINGTON US Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.), who died Aug. 25, is being remembered in the Jewish community for his huge impact on domestic issues such as education...
Healthcare debate unhealthy for Jews?
Eric Fingerhut, JTAAug 21, 2009
NEW YORK When US Rep. Travis Childers announced several months ago that he was headed to Israel, the trip was billed as an opportunity to boost economic development....
Nazi analogies pepper political talk
Eric Fingerhut, JTAAug 14, 2009
WASHINGTON Rush Limbaughs remarks comparing Democrats to Nazis drew swift condemnation from many corners of the Jewish community and also sparked a fight between...
Obama honor raises hackles
Eric Fingerhut, JTAAug 06, 2009
WASHINGTON The White House is facing mounting criticism over its decision to give a prestigious award to the former UN official who presided over the infamous 2001...
Jewish and evangelical leaders meet
Eric Fingerhut, JTAJul 09, 2009
WASHINGTON They talked about Israel and about proselytizing but perhaps the most important thing about the recent meeting between nearly 40 Jewish and evangelical...
Netanyahu speech popular in Jewish circles
Eric Fingerhut, JTAJun 18, 2009
WASHINGTON In accepting the notion of a demilitarized Palestinian state, Benjamin Netanyahu in his speech Sunday adopted what is essentially the position of a large...
