The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/joe-lieberman/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:29:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Joe Lieberman | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/joe-lieberman/ 32 32 Pennsylvania’s Josh Shapiro comes out swinging on antisemitism. But is it good for the Jews? https://www.timesofisrael.com/pennsylvanias-josh-shapiro-comes-out-swinging-on-antisemitism-but-is-it-good-for-the-jews/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:50:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3739145 US Jews may welcome a presidential candidate who centers his Judaism. But if he's forced to determine when Israel criticism becomes antisemitism, his focus on faith could backfire

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]]> In memoriam: 18 prominent Jews who died in 2024 https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-memoriam-18-prominent-jews-who-died-in-2024/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:27:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3442740 This year, the world said goodbye to famous Holocaust survivors, politicians, athletes, and members of the entertainment industry

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]]> At funeral, Joe Lieberman eulogized as ‘mensch’ committed to his Jewish faith https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-funeral-joe-lieberman-eulogized-as-mensch-committed-to-his-jewish-faith/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 21:32:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3256649 Stamford, Connecticut synagogue packed with mourners, including Al Gore, for four-time senator and first Jewish candidate for vice president on a major party ticket

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]]> Daily Briefing Mar 28: Day 174 – Haredi draft bill looms; Netanyahu spins and flipflops https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-mar-28-day-174-haredi-draft-bill-looms-netanyahu-spins-and-flipflops/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:04:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3255487&preview=true&preview_id=3255487 Political correspondent Tal Schneider discusses differences in the latest iteration of ultra-Orthodox army draft legislation, and the prime minister's recent political machinations

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]]> ‘Matchless champion of the Jewish people’: Israeli, US officials mourn Joe Lieberman https://www.timesofisrael.com/matchless-champion-of-the-jewish-people-israeli-us-officials-mourn-joe-lieberman/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:52:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3255369 Allies and opponents pay tribute to the former Connecticut senator, whose career in public service blazed a path for religious Jews in American politics

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]]> Joe Lieberman, centrist senator and first Jew on major US presidential ticket, dies at 82 https://www.timesofisrael.com/joe-lieberman-centrist-senator-and-first-jew-on-major-presidential-ticket-dies-at-82/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 22:41:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3255247 Veteran politician became one of most visible role models for Jewish observance in high places and was known for his attempts to build bridges in an increasingly polarized Washington

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]]> Zelensky to Sharansky: Israel is one of few countries that can help defend our skies https://www.timesofisrael.com/zelensky-to-sharansky-israel-is-one-of-few-countries-that-can-help-defend-our-skies/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 23:51:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2859318 Ukraine's president meets members of Babyn Yar memorial board in Kyiv, pledges government support for expansion of museum

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]]> Joe Lieberman’s son Matt, a Senate candidate, under fire for ‘racist tropes’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/joe-liebermans-son-matt-a-senate-candidate-under-fire-for-racist-tropes/ Sat, 08 Aug 2020 09:18:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2363514 Georgia NAACP head says Lieberman should drop out of race after self-publishing a novel in 2018 in which a character believes he owned an imaginary slave and routinely uses N-word

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]]> Sanders builds a deeper Jewish identity on the 2020 trail https://www.timesofisrael.com/sanders-builds-a-deeper-jewish-identity-on-the-2020-trail/ Wed, 29 Jan 2020 21:36:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2231179 Known for being detached from organized religion, progressive Democrat opens up on his heritage, talks about anti-Semitism while also criticizing Israel

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]]> Can a Lieberman win in Georgia? https://www.timesofisrael.com/can-a-lieberman-win-in-georgia/ Fri, 15 Nov 2019 20:17:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2178208 The former Veep nominee's son Matt wants to help Democrats win back the Senate. But first he has to convince the party that he's truly one of their own

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]]> Joe Lieberman’s son throws hat in ring for Georgia Senate seat https://www.timesofisrael.com/joe-liebermans-son-throws-hat-in-ring-for-georgia-senate-seat/ Thu, 03 Oct 2019 18:55:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2159824 Matt Lieberman seeks Democratic nod to replace retiring Republican Sen. Johnny Isakson, says he's 'fed up with the do-nothing politicians' in Washington

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]]> Joe Lieberman says Israel made ‘serious mistake’ in banning Tlaib and Omar https://www.timesofisrael.com/joe-lieberman-says-israel-made-serious-mistake-in-banning-tlaib-and-omar/ Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:18:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2131421 Former senator and only Jewish candidate on a major party’s presidential ballot joins chorus of criticism for Israel's decision

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]]> Joe Lieberman says some Democrats are anti-Jewish, but party is not https://www.timesofisrael.com/joe-lieberman-says-democratic-party-is-not-anti-jewish-but-some-members-are/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 02:46:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2038640 Former vice president candidate singles out Ilhan Omar for her remarks on dual loyalty and AIPAC buying support for Israel

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]]> Joe Lieberman: Don’t ‘rush to judgment’ on Virginia governor accused of racism https://www.timesofisrael.com/joe-lieberman-dont-rush-to-judgment-on-virginia-governor-accused-of-racism/ Wed, 06 Feb 2019 02:09:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2013092 Former senator says Ralph Northam need not resign immediately over 1984 yearbook image of unidentified person in blackface next to someone wearing a Ku Klux Klan hood

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]]> Joe Lieberman now works for the Chinese telecom giant he slammed as a senator https://www.timesofisrael.com/joe-lieberman-now-works-for-the-chinese-telecom-giant-he-slammed-as-a-senator/ Wed, 16 Jan 2019 11:42:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1999557 Spokesperson for former vice presidential nominee says he is not lobbying for ZTE, but 'conducting a national security' assessment for company suspected of espionage

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