Politics
That Rob Ford Video Everyone Is Talking About

That Rob Ford Video Everyone Is Talking About

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: The scandal-plagued mayor of Toronto mayor. Will Rob Ford's administration survive?
Now Everybody's Getting One

Now Everybody’s Getting One

Mazel tov to Eric Garcetti, the Nice Jewish Boy who just won the LA mayor's race.
Weiner Has Entered

Weiner Has Entered

Jewdar has a simple policy: While we won't make fun of you for being named "Weiner," we will definitely make fun of you if you're named "Weiner" and you send random women photos of your eponymous body part.
Jew Me Up, Jew Me Down: Acceptable Contexts for "Jew" as a Verb

Jew Me Up, Jew Me Down: Acceptable Contexts for “Jew” as a Verb

If you must use "Jew" as an action word, use it correctly! Heeb presents a handy list for anyone who missed the lesson in school.
"Jewing Down The Price" In The Oklahoma State House

“Jewing Down The Price” In The Oklahoma State House

Oklahoma State Representative Dennis Johnson (R-50th District) thinks the free market means people might "Jew [him] down." but "that's fine!"
All Hail Mayor Weiner?

All Hail Mayor Weiner?

Former Congressman Anthony Weiner is considering a run for mayor of New York. Does he have a shot?
WNYW Anchor's "Sitting Shiva" Screw Up

WNYW Anchor’s “Sitting Shiva” Screw Up

While reporting on Ed Koch's funeral, WNYW anchorwoman Dari Alexander has some on-air trouble with a Jewish ritual tongue-twister
Publicity Money Can't Buy

Publicity Money Can’t Buy

Koch was larger than life, and wanted to be writ even larger for eternity.
Need Help Following Today's Israeli National Elections?

Need Help Following Today’s Israeli National Elections?

Israel Votes 2013 is an easy snapshot of the Israeli electorate as they head to the polls.
"Walker, Texas Ranger" Keeps An Eye On Israeli Politics

“Walker, Texas Ranger” Keeps An Eye On Israeli Politics

Chuck Norris is set to make an (entirely unsurprising) political endorsement in the upcoming Israeli elections
Up Chuck

Up Chuck

How many of us--and Jewdar certainly has--have used words like "us" and "we" and "our" when referring to Israel...At the very least, a goy from Nebraska can probably be forgiven for making a statement that there is "Jewish lobby" lobbying on behalf of Israel.
Movin' On Up

Movin’ On Up

A few years ago, Jews in the Senate were riding high--with 13 members, the Senate would even recess on Rosh Hashana. It seemed like nothing would stop us from eventually becoming a majority. Then came 2010...