American Jews

How Jewish immigrants invented American childhood through classic toys, comics, and media

Virtually every major American toy company at the turn of the 20th century, with a few exceptions, had been founded by first-generation Jews, who invented the material culture of American childhood.

A woman shops for toys at a store in Houston, Texas, on August 24, 2026.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul listens as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during the annual New York State Financial Control Board meeting on August 12, 2026 in New York City.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul promises to increase holiday security at synagogues, Jewish sites

US Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks at CompoTech, a defense technology and advanced manufacturing company, in Brewer, Maine on August 24, 2026.

Vance to speak at Republican Jewish Coalition summit after Jewish conservative criticism

NEW IMMIGRANTS from France arrive at Ben-Gurion Airport in June. The number of aliyah files opened by individuals and families expressing interest in future immigration has surged dramatically.

North American aliyah wave continues as 2,200 immigrants set to arrive this summer


Trump administration hosts White House Shabbat gathering for US 250th anniversary

Trump’s administration hosted a White House Shabbat gathering after the president urged Jewish Americans to observe the sabbath for the US 250th anniversary.

A man wears a Trump yarmulke while waiting for U.S. President Donald Trump to address the Republican Jewish Coalition 2019 Annual Leadership Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., April 6, 2019.

CAM weekly antisemitism report – antisemitism on the march across the globe, with record rises

For the second time in 6 days, pro-terror demonstrators besieged a New York City synagogue to shut down an Israeli real estate expo

People attend a protest against US and Israel strikes against Iran in New York City, US, March 7, 2026.

'Children of the American Jewish Ghetto': A Jewish community’s cherished past - review

A reference book recounting the lives and careers of a complete generation of accomplished American Jews, successful in a wide variety of careers and occupations.

MONUMENT TO Woody Allen in Oviedo, Spain, a city he made famous in  ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona,’ starring Scarlett Johansson.

From an F to a C: Does Cal Poly's new antisemitism grade reflect reality?

ANTISEMITISM AFFAIRS: The ADL has published the annual report card since 2024, grading colleges and universities based on levels of antisemitic incidents and attitudes reported on campus.

Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong testifies during a hearing on campus antisemitism before the House Education and Workforce Committee in Washington, DC, last year.

They posted about Jewish American Heritage Month. Then the antisemitic comments poured in

Emily, the Jewish content creator behind “Sprinkles the Weenie,” said she has come to expect the inflow of antisemitic comments whenever she posts on social media.

The Instagram account "Sprinkles the Weenie" drew dozens of antisemitic comments on a post commemorating Jewish American Heritage Month.

Why keep the Sabbath? - opinion

US President Donald Trump urged Jewish Americans to observe a national Sabbath, a rare and monumental statement that brought the importance of keeping the holiday to light.

An empty Shabbat dinner table that has been organised by a volunteer group every Friday since October 7 2023 is pictured, in Washington, DC, US, September 20, 2024.

Iowa governor honors Jewish heritage and fight against antisemitism at historic event

The event comes amid growing national concern over rising antisemitism across the United States

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, CAM Jewish American Heritage Project Dir. Lenore Zach, Iowa JAHM Scholarship winners, Dir. of the Iowa Dept. of Education Mackenzie Snow, & Exec. Dir. of the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines Jarad Bernstein.

Jerusalem remains leading destination for North American immigrants, new aliyah data shows

New aliyah figures released ahead of Yom Yerushalayim show that Jerusalem continues to be the top destination for North American immigrants moving to Israel.

Co-Founder & Executive Director of Nefesh B’Nefesh, Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion delivering mishloach manot to new Olim in Jerusalem

NYC anti-Israel activists with Hezbollah flags protest against synagogue's Israel real estate event

"Brick by brick, wall by wall, Zionism will fall," masked activists chanted during the protest, according to videos posted by demonstrators.

An anti-Israel protest in New York City. Ilustrative.

NGO Gav Lalochem seeks US Diaspora support to aid reintegration of IDF combat veterans

Gav Lalochem is touring the US to rally support from the American Jewish Diaspora in helping IDF veterans reintegrate into civilian life after serving in combat.

Gav Lalochem is touring the US to rally support from the American Jewish Diaspora in helping IDF veterans reintegrate into civilian life after serving in combat.