American Jews
The US-Israel relationship must be more than an argument - opinion
I am not running away from Israel or from the complexity of life. I am moving toward a responsibility: helping ensure that Israel remains a meaningful part of Jewish life in one American community.
Iranian-American Jew Kamran Hekmati released from Tehran's Evin Prison, must stay in Iran - report
American Jews don’t vote in Israel - so why are they being polled on its election? - opinion
Fake rabbi plants billboards across New York City advertising Christian proselytizing website
The Met’s plan to honor designer John Galliano puts Jewish ideas of repentance to the test
The debate over Galliano’s return to fashion — he recently signed a multi-year deal with the fashion brand Zara — touches on questions that Jewish tradition has wrestled with for centuries.
Cornell condemns student’s viral antisemitic remarks, but won’t bar him from campus
Cornell University student Austin Franco appeared on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” after saying he wouldn’t work “for a Jew.”
American politicians, please stop using my backyard as your political stage - opinion
Recent visits and speeches by American politicians such as Congressman Ro Khanna and former mayor Rahm Emanuel have left me frustrated and concerned.
What my friends’ support for Mamdani revealed about Jewish identity - comment
“Maybe you can never see the bubble you’re in until it bursts.” Reflecting on friendship, Jewish identity, and the widening distance between Israel and parts of American Jewry.
As Maine's Senate race begins, Jewish voters find themselves 'politically homeless'
With Democrats eyeing a key Senate pickup in Maine, some Jewish voters say Israel has become a defining issue in the Collins-Jackson race, leaving them torn ahead of Election Day.
Beyond outrage: Building communities that can fight antisemitism - opinion
It was another painful reminder that antisemitism continues to evolve in both its visibility and its brazenness. The incidents are under investigation by the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force.
Troy Jackson wins Maine Democratic Senate nomination, omits mention of Israel, AIPAC
While Jackson took several shots during his acceptance address at Sen. Susan Collins, the incumbent Republican he will now face in the general election, he did not mention Israel or AIPAC.
Zohran Mamdani's obsession with Israel is failing New York - opinion
When leaders declare open season on Israel, haters declare open season on the Jews.
A community divided: Maine’s Jewish Democrats gear up for Platner’s replacement
The state of Maine has roughly 19,000 Jews across 10,600 households, with the population highly concentrated in and around Portland.
Will Chabad lead American Jewry? - opinion
Zohran Mamdani’s election as the mayor of New York City is the final nail in the coffin containing the deceased body of Jewish power in American politics.
