Kamala Harris makes history

WHAT’S DRIVING THE AMERICAN JEWISH CONVERSATION

Tonight, Vice President Kamala Harris will accept the Democratic presidential nomination. American Jews will be watching her speech for mentions of her interfaith family, Israel, and her opponent’s antisemitic rhetoric.

This week’s Democratic National Convention has been all about good vibes — and heartening displays of unity from all kinds of Jewish speakers, including Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff and Israeli-American hostage parents Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg-Polin.


All that buzz has been building to one historic speech: Vice President Kamala Harris’ address, tonight, accepting the Democratic presidential nomination. Harris will be the Democrats’ second Black nominee, second female nominee, and first-ever nominee of South Asian descent.


What does this historic moment mean for American Jews — those who plan to vote for Harris come November, and those who remain unconvinced? We’ve been publishing perspectives on her candidacy, and in-depth examinations of her positions on Jewish issues, since President Joe Biden endorsed her run after dropping out of the race in late July.


Here they are, for your pre-speech reading:

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