Amid brutal wars and virulent political conflicts, uncertainty and anxiety have thickened the air for Americans and for people around the world. Chief among the unknowns about the future, with potentially transformative geopolitical ramifications, is who will become the next president of the United States.
The high-stakes election had already generated a widespread sense of unease across the country. That was only exacerbated by the unprecedented events of the past two weeks, starting with the attempted assassination of the Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump, and culminating with the withdrawal from the race of President Joe Biden. Vice President Kamala Harris has become the consensus pick to replace Biden and now appears well on her way to formally securing the Democratic nomination.
Nevertheless, the sense of unease remains, and it has been acutely felt in one segment of the U.S. population: American Jews.