Once Marginal Figures in Israel’s Story, Religious Zionists Have Moved to Center Stage
Yet they are now pulled in two opposing directions.
October 20, 2026
Progressive Jews may agree with Abdul El-Sayed on everything else, but still must think about their own safety.
According to a recent analysis in the Wall Street Journal, increasing numbers of Jewish voters appear to be turning away from the Democratic party, especially in areas where the party has nominated staunchly anti-Israel candidates. The most prominent such candidate is Abdul El-Sayed, running to represent Michigan in the Senate. Jesse Arm takes a closer look at what’s happening among the Jews of his home state:
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According to a recent analysis in the Wall Street Journal, increasing numbers of Jewish voters appear to be turning away from the Democratic party, especially in areas where the party has nominated staunchly anti-Israel candidates. The most prominent such candidate is Abdul El-Sayed, running to represent Michigan in the Senate. Jesse Arm takes a closer look at what’s happening among the Jews of his home state:
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