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Times Of Israel

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:07:37 +0000
Dramatic rise of Smotrich and Ben Gvir fueled by voters willing to ‘hold their nose’
Experts and voters say Religious Zionism doubled support by finding people worried about security and willing to ignore more extreme stances, given lack of right-wing options

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:56:09 +0000
Dems show surprising strength in midterms, control of Congress hangs in balance
Despite expectations that high inflation and flagging approval for Biden could bring widespread routs, Democrats hold off Republican challengers in series of competitive races

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:24:44 +0000
Elaine Luria, Jewish Democrat on Jan. 6 committee, loses Virginia House race
Pro-Israel ex-US Navy commander played key role in Pelosi decision to launch Trump impeachment proceedings; loses tight race after redistricting made district more Republican

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:07:22 +0000
Michael Bennet and Jared Polis defend their seats as senator, governor in Colorado
Pair among 4 Democrats with Jewish heritage running in state elections; Attorney General Phil Weiser and Secretary of State Jena Griswold leading, but race still too close to call

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:41:55 +0000
Palestinian teen killed as gunmen attack MKs’ pilgrimage to Joseph’s Tomb in Nablus
Member of al-Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades apparently killed by homemade bomb exploding prematurely; military arrests 12 terror suspects in overnight West Bank raids

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:31:07 +0000
Hochul declares win in New York governor race; challenger Zeldin refuses to concede
Democrat set to become first woman to win state gubernatorial race; Jewish Republican opponent tells supporters 'votes are still out'

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:23:49 +0000
Herzog to begin formal consultations on who should form new coalition
President will meet first with far-right factions according to schedule that starts with smallest parties and works up to the largest; Gantz and Liberman won't recommend Lapid

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:04:07 +0000
Single Powerball ticket sold in California snags record $2.04 billion win
Under state rules, the winner's name must be disclosed but no other information has to be made public; business owner gets $1 million bonus for selling winning ticket

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 06:20:36 +0000
Holocaust survivors warn of antisemitism, hate speech on Kristallnacht anniversay
On 84th anniversary of 'Night of Broken Glass,' Claims Conference relaunches campaign to educate on role antisemitic language played in Holocaust

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 04:53:10 +0000
Shabbat-touting Shapiro wins Pennsylvania governor race
Democrat who made his Jewish faith focus of campaign defeats Trump-backed Republican Mastriano, who was criticized for links to Christian nationalists, far-right sounding board Gab

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 04:35:45 +0000
Jewish Democrats near Tampa fall short as Florida swerves right
Ex-Obama official and former broadcast journalist lose in races that Democrats had hoped to compete in, but state hands Republicans nearly all contests outside Miami area

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 04:09:21 +0000
Ivory lice comb – a dating head-scratcher – may hold earliest Canaanite sentence
With a paucity of contemporary Bronze Age examples for comparison, scholars believe relatable 7-word inscription is first recorded complete proto-Canaanite sentence in Holy Land

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 03:18:47 +0000
NY governor Hochul, challenger Zeldin look to Jewish community for last-minute votes
Incumbent Democrat enlists Jewish lawmakers as she fights to hold her seat, while Republican opponent drums up support in Haredi communities with a focus on yeshivas and crime

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 02:52:22 +0000
New York’s Schumer keeps Senate seat, but majority role up for grabs
Longtime lawmaker easily defeats Newsmax host, looks to hold on to majority leader title after using term to advance key bipartisan legislation

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 02:02:20 +0000
Republicans, Democrats neck-and-neck in key midterm races as votes tallied
Pivotal contests in several states up in air with GOP hoping to flip House and possibly Senate, in election tinged by Trump's influence; DeSantis holds on to Florida governorship



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