Jews and Judaism

Surprising Allies for Syria’s New Leaders: Some Jews Who Fled Long Ago

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A group of Jews who left Syria decades ago wants sanctions relief for a government with former ties to Al Qaeda, despite wariness from other Jewish groups and from Israel.

‘The Interview’: Chuck Schumer on Democrats, Antisemitism and His Shutdown Retreat

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The Senate minority leader discusses the backlash to his vote on the Republican spending bill, how he sees his role within the party and his new book.

Democrats Face a Series of Tests Over Support for Israel

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First up is a resolution put forth by Senator Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent who is Jewish, to deny Israel certain military weapons.