Weiss said the Jewish people face “existential threats,” pointing in particular to statements by U.S. ... Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, that many see as echoing anti-Semitic stereotypes. ..…

it's likely worry for Democrats, who have benefited from the support of Jewish voters for several decades. Nita Lowey, D-N.Y., led Soifer to doubt the sincerity of Omar's apology... ..…

But Omar’s critique goes to the nature of Zionism; and it was anticipated by the Jewish philosopher Hannah Arendt. ..…

Omar continues to perpetuate hurtful anti-Semitic stereotypes that misrepresent our Jewish community. ..…