 Is being Jewish now detrimental in American politics?My NY primaries opponent wrote "One issue, Jewish" about me on his social media, as if that was bad. I wear that label with pride. Op-ed. Open Letter to Mr. Jamaal Bowman, from Rabbi Avi WeissA letter from the rabbi of a major Westchester synagogue to the Dem. primaries candidate for his district as early voting begins. Op-ed.Don’t let the NY Jewish voice drown in NY Primaries on June 23rdWhile we are getting ready for Shavuot, reopening New York and our Synagogues, the most important time for Jews to speak up Is now. Op-ed. Coronavirus and the Jewish Vote in the USWhy am I bringing up politics now? Because sooner than you think, depending on which state you live in, you will have the opportunity to vote, either in a primary or a special election. Democracy is in danger because of the Likud?Who are the media and Blue and White trying to fool? Do they really think voters are that stupid? Likud primaries: Who voted for PM Netanyahu, and who voted for Gideon Sa'ar?Likud party publishes stats detailing which cities supported PM Netanyahu, MK Sa'ar, in party primaries.'We'll continue to lead Israel to unprecedented achievements'PM defeats Gideon Sa'ar by a large margin and will head the Likud in the elections for the 23rd Knesset.116,000 Likud members to choose between Netanyahu and Sa'arPolling stations in Likud leadership primaries will open at 9:00 a.m. Voting will end at 11:00 p.m. Likud court cancels primaries for Knesset slateLikud party's internal court accepts petitions against the holding of the primaries for the party’s Knesset slate. Netanyahu seeks to cancel primaries for Likud's Knesset slateThe Likud's chief legal adviser filed an appeal to the Likud court to revoke primaries for the party's list. Gideon Sa'ar: We can and should make a changeMK Gideon Sa'ar speaks in Ramat Gan and then Afula in bid to win over Netanyahu in Likud primaries on Thursday. Likud court: Primaries for list must be maintainedIn doing so, tribunal accepts that decision to revoke primaries for Knesset list was passed by Likud in largely unsatisfactory manner. Only half favor impeachment. Only?Look at Trump, who has made the US powerful and rich again, has kept it out of wars. Look at Netanyahu, who has steered Israel to be a hi-tech world-class powerhouse, but shares Trump’s fate. This is beyond coincidental on the scales of ingratitude. No fear of Religious Zionist primaries: Let the people decideThere is a battle raging in the Religious Zionist movement, which consists of at least three parties, over whether to have primaries. Counter-petition in Jewish Home for primaries and opening ranksJewish Home Party activists sign Central Committee members on counter-resolution to Chairman Peretz position, calls for primaries. Geula Even Sa'ar takes vacation from TV showGideon Sa'ar's wife is taking the next two weeks off to support her husband in his campaign for leadership of Likud. Likud rejects motion to hold primariesLikud Central Committee says decision to hold new national elections must come before decision to hold party leadership primary. 'Right-wing government is in danger, we need Likud primaries'Yossi Dagan, Samaria leader, urges Likud primaries, ays MK Sa'ar is 'moral and worthy' candidate. Is Netanyahu deliberately avoiding primaries?Likud officials accuse Prime Minister of trying to prevent primaries from being held. Sa'ar: 'If I were Netanyahu, I would resign'Likud MK demands PM Netanyahu resign to solve political deadlock. Sa'ar: When there are primaries, I'll run for Likud leadership'Nobody denies the Prime Minister's position as Likud chairman,' Likud's Gideon Sa'ar says. Proposal for Netanyahu: Primaries in a yearChairman of Likud Central Committee suggests that the Central Committee will convene next week to announce primaries in about a year. Primaries in Likud? 'A trial balloon'Likud officials say that raising the idea of primaries revealed the fact that MK Gideon Sa'ar wants to replace Netanyahu. Wisconsin speaker asks governor to move Hanukkah primary'Unnecessary to require Wisconsonites to exercise civic duty on a day set aside for a religious purpose,' Wisconsin speaker says. Labor to choose new leader in nationwide primary vote65,000 Labor party members to head to the polls Tuesday to choose new party chair, after incumbent Avi Gabbay dropped out of race. Labor party to hold primaries in NovemberLabor party accepts chairman Avi Gabbay's suggestion, bumps primaries up to November. Likud: Investigate ties with Yediot AhronotParty asks Attorney General to investigate ties between newspaper and Knesset member elected first place in Labor primary. Final results for Likud list inFollowing recount, Edelstein remains at top, Erdan overtakes Sa'ar by only 7 votes to regain third. Haskel - 22, Kara - 24, Glick - 25. Likud primaries: Vote counting continuesWith 50% of the votes counted, Yisrael Katz is in first place, followed by Yuli Edelstein and Gideon Sa'ar. Watch: PM, Sara Netanyahu votePrime Minister Netanyahu and his wife at today's Likud primaries. Today: Primaries in the Likud120,000 members of the Likud will be eligible to vote and choose the party's list for the 21st Knesset. National Union Chairman: Betzalel SmotrichMembers of party's Central Committee choose MK Smotrich as party leader over Uri Ariel. National Union launches primaries128 members of party's central committee elect chairman and members of next Knesset list this evening. Yogev withdraws Jewish Home candidacy, demands primariesMK Yogev letter to party: 'Some took advantage of situation to control party in undemocratic manner, without cooperating with current MKs.' Jewish Home primaries go digitalParty Chairman Naftali Bennett decides to use cutting edge technology never before used in Israeli politics. Anti-Semitic candidate wins Missouri primaryMissouri candidate who said ‘Hitler was right’ wins state House primary. Anti-Trump activist Laura Moser defeated in Texas primaryAttorney Lizzie Fletcher bests Moser 68 to 32 percent in Texas’s 7th congressional district race. Meretz chief drops out of party primaryZahava Gal-On and MK Ilan Gilon announce they will not run for Meretz Party leadership. 'Meretz voters interested in new leadership.' Tamar Zandberg to run for Meretz leadershipMeretz MK plans to run for leadership, says party's future should not depend on how many seats Labor receives. Meretz to hold open party primaries for the first time everFar-left party will now allow potential MKs to be selected through open primaries, in major win for Meretz head Zehava Galon. Feiglin's 'Zehut' party heads to the pollsMoshe Feiglin's Zehut party will hold its first-ever primaries Tuesday. Can a libertarian party gain traction in Israel? Israel's opposition Labor seeks renewal with leadership voteOne of Labor's top candidates was Defense Minister credited with losing Second Lebanon War. Bennett: National Union should run in our primariesJewish Home leader asks, 'Why shouldn't Tekuma faction members run for party head?' Jewish Home primaries: View the full resultsHow many people voted, how many votes did each candidate receive, and where did Bennett receive the highest percentage of votes? Bennett: Give me the strength to stand up for religious ZionismJewish Home leader asks party members to stand by him as party primaries get underway. Date set for Jewish Home primaries'We invite the public to join and be a part of shaping the party that will lead Israel after the next election.'28,000 register with Jewish Home party28,000 people register as members of Jewish Home party to vote on Knesset list at the end of the year. Lapid secretly cancels elections for leadershipLapid revealed to have covertly broken promises to hold primaries and elections for Yesh Atid chair, quietly postponing to next Knesset. 70% of Israelis believe primaries bring corruptionIsraelis show a lack of faith in the honesty of primary elections, say system could work if there were a budget cap and transparency. Israel-U.S. to turn a new page post electionsFormer Senator Joseph Lieberman: 'No matter who is elected, the relationship will between Israel and the U.S. will get better'. Bernie Sanders sweeps New Hampshire town primaryDixville Notch traditionally holds the first vote in the New Hampshire primary, town votes unanimously for Sanders. Likud primaries canceled?Registration to run for the chairman of the Likud party has closed, but there is only one candidate - Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu. PM makes formal push to move up Likud primariesIn letter to Likud member, PM stresses need for 'stability,' urges members to advance primaries and help 'protect Israel.' Comptroller's report may see an MK get jail timeState Comptroller set to release report with evidence that one MK used state resources for party primaries campaign. Peretz to take on Herzog in Labor leadership raceFormer defense minister says he will support chairman Yitzhak Herzog against PM Netanyahu's coalition until next Labor primaries. State Comptroller: Bennett Misused Campaign FundsState Comptroller says Jewish Home head illegally used campaign contributions to help others in the party primaries. Mossi Raz is #6 on Meretz ListMossi Raz, who paid a condolence visit to the family of terrorist Ziad Abu Ein, placed in the #6 spot on the Meretz Knesset list. |
