American Jews
Remembering a true leader and spokesman for American Jewry: Abe Foxman - comment
He stood for what that generation of US Jews was able to do: leave the immigrant experience behind, build within the US, and climb the country's institutions far enough to actually use the access.
Hundreds of US mayors back push to mark Jewish American heritage month
Trump urges US Jews to observe national Sabbath in honor of 250th US anniversary
Support for Iran war among ‘connected’ US Jews falls again, poll finds
Israel must welcome all Jews, not only those who fit a narrow mold - opinion
Calls for aliyah must inspire all Jews, not just select groups, and reflect a broad, inclusive Zionist vision rooted in dignity and shared purpose.
Internal Israeli debate and the costs to Diaspora Jewry - opinion
Israel, like all sovereign states, acts in self-defense. The exercise of that force has generated, in some cases, backlash against Jewish communities far beyond Israel’s borders.
School board president from New York faces calls to resign over daughter's antisemitic remarks
Flyers advertising an “IsraelFest” event to celebrate Israel’s 78th Independence Day at Scarsdale High School were found in a boys’ bathroom urinal.
Michigan Democrats nominate Eli Savit, progressive Jewish prosecutor, for state attorney general
Eli Savit beat out another county prosecutor for the chance to succeed Dana Nessel, the state’s current AG, who is also a Jewish Democrat.
Answering the call: The overlooked Jewish role in America’s revolution - opinion
Jewish merchants, artisans, and professionals rallied behind the revolutionary effort, providing supplies, raising funds, and joining local militias.
American Jews and responsibility for Israel - opinion
When American Jews openly stand with the Jewish state, does that make them legitimate targets for blame over Israel’s policies?
Most American Jews oppose AIPAC spending in Democratic primaries, survey finds
The survey comes as AIPAC has faced heightened scrutiny for pouring millions of dollars into Democratic primary races in New Jersey and Illinois in recent months.
United against hate: Why Black and Jewish communities in America must stand together
Today, amid a terrifying global resurgence of antisemitism and racism, the memory of the world-changing cooperation between Black and Jewish activists is dangerously fading.
Penn’s struggle with privacy, antisemitism: A case of discrimination and law - opinion
It is a shame that 80 years after the end of World War II, the battle for equality for Jews in America still has to be fought on a regular basis.
Long Island town ordered to pay $19M after blocking Chabad synagogue construction
Rabbi Aaron Konikov and Lubavitch of Old Westbury sued the Village of Old Westbury in 2008 after the village unlawfully blocked construction on the rabbi's property.