At the "America's Got Talent" auditions that aired this week, 13-year-old Edan Pinchot made judges swoon with his heartfelt cover of OneRepublic's "Good Life." For many Jewish viewers, though, it was undoubtedly his yarmulke that stood out. Last year,...
NEW YORK -- Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, the author and media personality, announced his candidacy for a New Jersey congressional seat. In a statement Wednesday, Boteach announced that he will be seeking the Republican nomination in northern New Jersey’s...
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach has sent a letter declaring his intent to run for Congress in New Jersey's newly formed 9th District. Boteach sent the letter of intent to the offices of the Bergen County Republican Organization by the Jan. 31 deadline. But he...
By Zach Silberman, JTA/WASHINGTON JEWISH WEEK, WASHINGTON
• Published January 10, 2012
Rep. Steve Rothman is accustomed to being re-elected to his northern New Jersey congressional district by wide margins. This year, however, the pro-Israel stalwart faces what could be a tough, redistricting-induced primary battle against a fellow eight-term...
