AMERICAN JEWISH COMMUNITY

May 22 2026HEALTH

New Ebola rules for travelers coming from Africa

Americans who recently traveled in parts of Central Africa now face stricter rules when returning to the U. S. The State Department says anyone from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan in the last three weeks must land at Washington Dulles Airport. Extra health checks will happe

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May 12 2026OPINION

Faith, Politics, and the Tightrope Jewish Communities Walk

Jewish groups often debate how to balance their values with political involvement. Some argue faith leaders should stay out of politics entirely. Others believe religious spaces should be used to push political agendas. But history shows mixing religion and politics too closely can backfire—even whe

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May 04 2026POLITICS

Tech Money Meets Politics: Why AI and Crypto Are Changing Elections

Americans are spending record amounts on politics this cycle, but they're not happy about two rising players: AI and crypto. Fundraising reports show super PACs tied to these industries flooding races with cash to push their agendas. In some cases, their spending already matches what traditional par

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May 01 2026POLITICS

The British Royals Visit America: A Show of Splendor and Strangeness

Americans may have tossed tea into the harbor over 200 years ago to reject monarchy, but royal drama still draws huge crowds. This week, King Charles III and Queen Camilla swapped Buckingham Palace for Washington, D. C. , and New York in a carefully planned four-day tour meant to boost U. S. -U. K.

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Where U. S. and New Jersey politics stand right now—and who benefits

Americans see a president pushing policies that confuse even his own team. On Iran, Trump extended a shaky ceasefire while keeping pressure with a naval blockade that does little to change Tehran’s calculus. The Strait of Hormuz stays tense, and Iran’s leaders show no sign of backing down. Meanwhile

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Apr 19 2026POLITICS

Space Dreams vs Home Needs

Americans have watched rockets fly for decades, and the latest launch of Artemis II feels like a new chapter. Yet many people wonder why this excitement is celebrated when basic services are missing for so many citizens. The launch shows that the United States can still reach far, but it also highl

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Apr 10 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Cage Match Showdown Brewing Between Presidential Heirs

Americans might soon witness a bizarre spectacle unlike anything in modern politics: two of the most famous political families in the U. S. facing off in a one-on-one fight. The idea surfaced when Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, agreed to a cage match against Donald Trump’s sons, Donald Jr

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Mar 27 2026BUSINESS

American Airlines may bring back seat screens and upgrade Wi-Fi soon

American Airlines is thinking about putting screens back in front of seats on its smaller planes. This isn’t just about entertainment—it’s part of a bigger push to modernize flights and keep up with competitors. The airline is also exploring faster, more reliable Wi-Fi options by talking to companie

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Mar 23 2026POLITICS

The Bible and politics: can they ever really mix?

Americans often argue about where faith fits into public life, but the Constitution is clear: no official religion can be forced on anyone. Thomas Jefferson wrote laws to protect this idea back in the 1700s. Yet today, some candidates blend their religious beliefs into campaign messages, claiming th

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Mar 19 2026HEALTH

Stress, Faith and the Risk of Thoughts About Ending Life

Community workers in a Chinese city faced high pressure during the pandemic. Researchers followed them for a year, asking about how much stress they felt, their religious beliefs, and whether they had thoughts of suicide. They used three standard questionnaires to gather the data from 446 workers in

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