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People attend a protest in New York, on Feb. 28, 2026, against US and Israeli strikes on Iran. (AP Photo/Kena Betancur)
March 13, 2026, 7:48 pm
Many American Jews want a close US-Israel alliance. The Iran war shows how it can be a trap
When the US and Israel cooperate closely, it can open the door to blame Israel for American missteps. Still, some say that for US Jews, the benefits of this war outweigh the risks
By Ben Sales
US Deputy Special Envoy to Combat and Monitor Antisemitism Aaron Keyak, right, meets with Western Wall Chief Rabbi Shmuel Rabinovitch in the latter's office in Jerusalem on October 6, 2022. (US State Department)
October 30, 2022, 3:31 am
In Israel, US monitor defends pressing government on ‘antisemitism’ at Western Wall
Antisemitism envoy Aaron Keyak says Jerusalem understands Washington wanting to keep Jews safe at prayer; tells ToI Kanye comments are fair game for office, but not Trump’s
By Judah Ari Gross
Aaron Keyak, left, stands with then vice president Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden at a Jewish Leaders reception at the Naval Observatory Residence in Washington, DC, Sept. 9, 2015. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann via JTA)
November 24, 2021, 1:06 am
Biden taps Aaron Keyak to serve as State Dept’s deputy antisemitism monitor
Republican senators continue to block confirmation to the top position of noted Holocaust scholar Deborah Lipstadt
By Ron Kampeas
Aaron Keyak, left, stands with then vice president Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden at a Jewish Leaders reception at the Naval Observatory Residence in Washington, DC, Sept. 9, 2015. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann via JTA)
July 17, 2020, 6:40 am
Meet the Orthodox political wunderkind helping Biden turn out the Jewish vote
Aaron Keyak named as Jewish engagement director for Democratic candidate; aims to build broad community coalition despite Trump’s policies seen as favorable to Israel
By Dan Pine
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks to supporters at a primary election night rally, Feb. 11, 2020, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
May 22, 2020, 1:12 pm
18 Democratic senators warn annexation will damage, erode US-Israel relations
In missive to Netanyahu and Gantz, top Democrats Warren, Sanders, Kane and others say move would ‘betray our shared democratic values’
By ToI Staff
Democratic presidential candidate and former vice president Joe Biden speaks during the McIntyre-Shaheen 100 Club Dinner, February 8, 2020, in Manchester, New Hampshire. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
May 15, 2020, 7:29 pm
As possibility of West Bank annexation looms, Democrats mull how to sway Israel
While party is unified in opposition to Israel extending sovereignty to settlements and Jordan Valley, it’s splintered over how harsh the response should be if Netanyahu goes ahead
By Eric Cortellessa
Then US president Donald Trump addresses the Israeli American Council National Summit 2019 at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida on December 7, 2019. (Mandel Ngan/AFP)
December 8, 2019, 5:48 am
Trump tells pro-Israel conference that some US Jews don’t love Israel enough
Speaking to Israeli American Council in Florida, US president says those in the audience will vote for him to protect their wealth; draws accusations of anti-Semitism
By Eric Cortellessa
US President Donald Trump gestures, during a press conference on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, on June 29, 2019. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP)
July 16, 2019, 1:04 am
Liberal US Jews say Trump is weaponizing Israel to defend his racist tweets
President accused of not helping Jews or Israel by injecting Jewish state into conversation after telling liberal Democrats of color to go back where they came from
By Eric Cortellessa
Illustrative: Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Democrat of California, speaks at the Jewish Democratic Council of America's launch reception in Washington, DC, on November 8, 2017. (Chris Kleponis)
November 9, 2017, 7:52 am
Jewish Democrats launch political advocacy group for the Trump age
More than 250 people on hand at Capitol Hill hotel, as Democratic heavy-hitters say US Jews are ready to resist
By Eric Cortellessa
Hillary Clinton addressing the annual policy conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee in Washington, DC, March 21, 2016. (Alex Wong/Getty Images via JTA)
November 3, 2016, 9:01 pm
Using clips of Peres and Netanyahu, Jewish Dems launch ad campaign targeting Jewish voters
Clinton backers look to capitalize on disquiet among Jewish Republicans over Donald Trump, especially in battleground states
By Eric Cortellessa
In addition to highlighting President Obama's support for Israel, Aaron Keyak, right, and his Hub co-workers capitalized on US Jews' overwhelming agreement with Democrats on social issues. (Courtesy of Aaron Keyak via JTA)
December 4, 2012, 6:16 am
Outstaffed and outspent, tiny team nailed down Jewish vote for Obama
With media savvy and an insider understanding of the community’s key concerns, ‘the Hub’ helped Democratic incumbent stay in the White House
By Phil Jacobs
Representative Steve Rothman (Photo credit: Courtesy)
February 16, 2012, 12:15 pm
Can Congressman Steve Rothman take on Rabbi Shmuley Boteach?
In New Jersey’s new 9th District congressional race, Israel may be the deciding factor
By Ben Gold
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