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Jewish Political Briefing: November 16, 2025

Khanna on Meet the Press: “The question is what is the future of Democratic leadership – who is going to be effective? And most Democrats around the country just don’t think that person is Chuck Schumer. I mean, he doesn’t inspire confidence. He’s not bold. He’s out of touch with the grassroots. He’s someone who cheer-led us into the war in Iraq. He doesn’t have the moral clarity on Gaza. He couldn’t say Mamdani’s name. And this was the final straw where he was not strong on fighting for health care.” [Donald H. Harrison]

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Jewish Political Briefing: November 15, 2025

U.S. Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-San Diego) shares a fundraising letter with fellow Democratic Congresswoman LaMonica McIver of New Jersey, boosting the latter’s defense in a federal case charging her with “forcibly impeding and interfering with federal officers” in an immigration policy protest at Delaney Hall detention center in Newark.  [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, News Media, San Diego County, Shanda File, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Satire: The Epstein Wiles

The recently released Epstein emails apparently indicate that Trump knew what was happening to the young women trafficked by Epstein even if he did not have sexual relations with them.  He borrowed the latter alibi from Bill Clinton.  Unable to dodge the proof of his awareness, Trump might admit his knowledge but mitigate it by explaining … {Laurie Baron}

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International, Lawrence Baron, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA

Jewish Political Briefing: Nov. 12, 2025

Jack Schlossberg is the son of Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg, a former U.S. Ambassador to Japan and Australia, and her Jewish husband Edwin Schlossberg.  His mother reportedly opposed his declaring his candidacy given that his grandfather, Jack, and great-uncle, Senator Robert F. Kennedy were both assassinated in the 1960s. [Donald H. Harrison]

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Donald H. Harrison, Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Veterans Day: An Honor to Shake Hands with Those who Served

My father-in-law is a Vietnam Veteran (so was my Dad, z”l) and I am always so humbled when strangers shake his hand, give him a hug, and thank him for his service. It is touching to see people go out of their way to show gratitude for those who risked their lives to fight for our freedom. [Cailin Acosta]

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Cailin Acosta, International, Jewish Religion, Obituaries & memorials, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA

Memorial Marker for 11 Olympians from Israel Replaced in London, England

Sugarman explained, “Hackney was designated an Olympic Borough. (It was) Part of the Games facilities were in our Borough. We asked for a site in the Olympic Park, but it was designated too political and would upset the Arabs and others. Then we tried the Stratford Westfield shopping Centre, right near the stadium/. It would have been perfect. No.  So we went with this site.” [Jerry Klinger]

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Antisemitism, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Obituaries & memorials, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA