Editor’s Notes: At the GA, American Jews worry about the future of the Democratic Party
Worry about the Democratic Party dominated the Jewish Federations GA in Washington, but pro-Israel Democrats like Wesley Bell keep winning inside the party
Assessment
The General Assembly of Jewish Federations revealed a deep anxiety among American Jews about the Democratic Party's direction. This concern is not abstract. Wesley Bell's primary victory shows that pro-Israel Democrats can still win intraparty fights. The real test is whether these wins signal a durable center or just temporary resistance against the party's leftward pull on Israel policy.