united states senate Archives

In Israel and Gaza, climbing the peace mountain

Jewish Journal July 16, 2014

The rockets being fired into Israel from Gaza, Israel’s airstrikes in response, and the contemptible killing of the three Israeli teenagers and revenge killing of the Palestinian teenager remind us that the status quo does not endure in our region.

Josh Mandel falls to Sherrod Brown in Ohio

Jewish Journal November 7, 2012

Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel failed in his bid to unseat Sen. Sherrod Brown.

Where are the other Jewish anti-war voices?

Leonard Fein March 22, 2007

Senate Shocker

James D. Besser May 31, 2001

The stunning change in the U.S. Senate triggered by Sen. James Jeffords\’ switch from GOP to independent status means a seismic shift in the war over a host of domestic issues, including the church-state skirmishes that have preoccupied Jewish groups.