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Print Issue: Election Fever | November 6, 2026
Rosner’s Domain: Weeks of Known Unknowns
So here we are, stuck with just a few bad options to consider. And that’s just the political superposition of undetermined future – alongside it there’s also the possible – probable? – war with Iran.
The Switched Passport: A Lesson in Seeing the Other
That is my hope: that by finding things we can do together, by recognizing each other’s humanity, we might come to see each other more fully.
After the Last Out, Collect a Different Kind of Card
At a time when Jewish education is competing for attention in a world dominated by screens, sports, short-form videos and endless streams of content, these easily collectable cards offer a different kind of engagement.
6 Jewish Takeaways from the Midterm Elections
There is little chance that the combination of a weakened Trump and an emboldened Democratic Congress produces similar levels of support for aggressive action against Iran and its proxies, and other policies that a wide spectrum of Israelis see as crucial to their security.
Israel Drives Them Crazy
In the diaspora and in Israel, we cannot turn back the clock and undo the harm that was done to us. But we can shape our own future. Israel is strong and resolute. So must we be.
A Democratic-Run Congress Will Target Israel as Well as Trump
Democrats who were long considered “moderates” or even pro-Israel have been signaling over the course of the last year that they can no longer be relied upon to back a Jewish state under assault by Iran and its terrorist proxies.
Why Jewish Unity Is So Difficult
When each dispute seems existential, an error is a catastrophe and disagreement seems like betrayal.
Torah Portion: Chayei Sarah
The Torah offers a comforting view of a life beyond this life. We aren’t told what it will be exactly — yes, it’s abstract and vague — but we are told it’s waiting for us as it was for Abraham.
The NAZA Election — Israel and the Jews were Collateral Damage on Tuesday
History teaches that you can always trust the fanatics to overplay their hand, allowing muscular moderates to reassert power.
Present at the Scene: The 2026 Mid Term Elections and the Jewish Vote
How do voters reconcile longstanding party loyalties with changing views of Israel, communal security and American political leadership?
Hatred Opened the Door. A Missed Victory Held It Open.
For me, the disaster isn’t that Democrats won or Republicans lost. It’s that politicians who demonize Israel, deny Jewish self-determination and explain away antisemitism are finding an increasingly receptive electorate in the world’s most important democracy.
The Jewish Dilemma
The central issue is not whether Jewish voters should support Democrats or Republicans. It is whether either party can demonstrate that Jewish security, Jewish identity and Jewish self-determination are compatible with its broader political agenda.
Democrats Win Control of Congress as Election Produces Historic Firsts
Abdul El-Sayed (D-Michigan) becomes first Muslim elected to U.S. Senate, longtime Republican strongholds turn Democratic, and at least five Democratic Socialists of America-backed candidates win U.S. House seats.
Becerra Wins California Governorship, Becomes First Latino Elected to Lead the State
The new governor will be responsible for administering state programs and overseeing policies affecting California’s Jewish institutions alongside broader issues of housing, public safety, affordability and education.
Bass and Raman Battle for Los Angeles as California Voters Decide Key Races
The race remained too close to call Wednesday morning, raising the possibility that Los Angeles could elect a democratic socialist as mayor for the first time.
Will Trump Blame Bibi for Bluenami?
Just as it’s easy to blame the Iran war for Trump’s loss, it’s easy to blame Israel for the Iran war.
What “Nobody Wants This” Gets Right and Wrong about Jewish Conversion
As Joanne and Noah navigate the highs and lows of this stage of their relationship, Joanne is on a journey of her own—a Jewish one.
Beyond Mayor and Governor: Southern California Races to Watch
Wildfire recovery, homeowners insurance, homelessness, crime and public safety are among the issues facing voters from the San Fernando Valley to Malibu and Thousand Oaks.
An Hour-by-Hour Guide to The Results of the Biggest Elections
Control of Congress is at stake in the most expensive midterm election in U.S. history. Here are the races to watch Tuesday and when polls close in California time.
