Ron Kampeas

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., along with other members of Congress have moment of silence as they host a candlelight vigil for Israel at the Capitol in Washington, October 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

December 2, 2023, 2:52 pm

There’s a new Jewish Caucus in US Congress, but its mission is still unclear

Jewish members of Congress gather for first meeting, but deeply divided over Israel-Hamas war, other issues; Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz: ‘We did a lot of listening’

By Ron Kampeas

Republican Representative George Santos of New York leaves the US Capitol after being expelled from the House of Representatives, December 1, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

December 1, 2023, 10:46 pm

US House expels New York Republican who lied about his Jewish identity, other topics

George Santos ejected from the legislature in 311-114 vote over egregious fabrications and criminal charges against him

By Ron Kampeas

Sen. Michael Bennet, a Colorado Democrat, runs out of a Senate room where there was a screening of the October 7 Hamas atrocities, in the US Capitol, November 28, 2023. (Ron Kampeas/ JTA)

November 29, 2023, 10:29 pm

Stark footage of Hamas’s Oct. 7 atrocities leaves US senators silent and tearful

Members of both parties shaken after viewing 43 minutes of harrowing footage shown at a pivotal moment for Israel, which relies on American support to continue battling Hamas

By Ron Kampeas

Israelis protest calling for the release of hostages held kidnapped by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, outside Hakirya base in Tel Aviv, November 21, 2023 (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)

November 22, 2023, 1:21 pm

US officials laud hostage deal — but contemplate how much more war to support

Four-day pause is expected to lead to demands for a longer break in Israel’s offensive against Hamas in Gaza; US Secretary of State Blinken said set to visit Israel during truce

By Ron Kampeas

US Rep. Jamie Raskin speaks during the final US House Select Committee hearing to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the US Capitol, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on December 19, 2022. (Mandel NGAN / AFP)

November 19, 2023, 5:44 pm

2 more US Jewish Democrats join growing calls for a Gaza ceasefire

Jamie Raskin, Sarah Jacobs join fellow party members whose positions have shifted following protests by critics and Jewish anti-Israel groups held at lawmakers’ offices

By Ron Kampeas

FILE - Republican Representative George Santos of New York at the US Capitol in Washington, October 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

November 17, 2023, 4:52 am

Ethics report: GOP congressman who lied that he was Jewish likely broke federal law

NY’s George Santos says he won’t seek reelection after being accused of seeking ‘to fraudulently exploit every aspect of his House candidacy for his own personal financial profit’

By Ron Kampeas

Illustrative: Supreme Court Justice Ofer Grosskopf at a hearing at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem on October 6, 2023. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)

November 14, 2023, 7:11 pm

Supreme Court rules Law of Return applies to widows of Jews’ children and grandkids

Judges uphold previous decision on matter against stance of Population Authority, which believes law only applies to non-Jewish widows of Jews, not widows of descendants

By Ron Kampeas

Illustrative: US Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, domestic policy adviser Neera Tanden and Towson University president Mark Ginsberg meet with students during a visit to Towson University to discuss antisemitism on college campuses, Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, in Towson, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

November 14, 2023, 4:38 pm

US Education Dept. briefs Jewish groups on new efforts to combat campus antisemitism

Organizations welcome meeting but express concern that department not proactive enough; OU: ‘We’re looking to them to match their actions – and being as aggressive as possible’

By Ron Kampeas

Supporters of Israel protest near the US Capitol in Washington on October 13, 2023. (Daniel Slim/AFP)

November 11, 2023, 3:23 am

Organizers of mass pro-Israel rally in Washington seek to pitch broad tent for Jews

Conference of Presidents chief says Nov. 14 protest to focus on tragedy of Hamas attacks, need to free hostages and danger of antisemitism: ‘We must stand together as one’

By Ron Kampeas

Republican presidential candidate former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis listens during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by NBC News, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County in Miami, November 8, 2023. (Rebecca Blackwell/AP)

November 9, 2023, 4:47 pm

‘Finish them’: GOP presidential candidates unite with advice for Netanyahu on Hamas

DeSantis at debate: Hamas ‘would wipe every Jew off the globe if they could’; Haley: First thing I said to PM when massacre happened was, ‘Finish them’; Scott: I’d also strike Iran

By Ron Kampeas

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, left, and Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden, right, answer questions during the daily press briefing at the White House, August 29, 2023. (Win McNamee/Getty Images via JTA)

November 9, 2023, 10:20 am

Israel-Hamas war puts pressure on White House antisemitism policy, officials say

Biden administration acknowledges dramatic rise in antisemitism as Jewish groups plan Washington rally to highlight plight of hostages in Gaza

By Ron Kampeas

Columbia students participate in a pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel rally at the university on October 12, 2023 in New York City. (SPENCER PLATT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

November 9, 2023, 12:48 am

Jewish billionaire quits Columbia Business School board over Jewish student safety

Henry Swieca’s resignation comes amid protests by other supporters of elite universities in response to schools’ handling of campus protests in wake of Israel-Hamar war

By Ron Kampeas

US Education Secretary Miguel Cardona speaks during an event at the Department of Labor, in Washington, Nov. 18, 2021. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)

November 9, 2023, 12:48 am

US education sec. warns colleges may face funding cuts if they ignore antisemitism

With rising antisemitic incidents on campuses, Secretary Miguel Cardona says federally funded schools are obligated to protect Jews and other minorities

By Ron Kampeas

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Democrat of Michigan, speaks during a demonstration calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, October 18, 2023, near the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades, File)

November 8, 2023, 10:30 am

In rare move, US House of Representatives censures Rashida Tlaib for Israel remarks

22 Democrats join condemnation of Palestinian-American lawmaker’s comments, which included the phrase ‘From the river to the sea,’ widely regarded as a call to eliminate Israel

By Ron Kampeas

Supporters of Israel protest near the U.S. Capitol, Oct. 13, 2023. (Daniel Slim//AFP via Getty Images, via JTA)

November 7, 2023, 2:00 pm

US Jewish groups put out call for massive ‘March for Israel’ in DC on Nov. 14

Organized by the Jewish Federations of North America, rally will demand unconditional return of hostages held by Hamas terrorists, renewed efforts to combat antisemitism

By Ron Kampeas