Jewish Americans
Damascus synagogue tours highlight renewed interest in Syrian Jewish history and diaspora ties
Tours of synagogues and meetings with religious leaders highlight renewed interest in Jewish history and unresolved questions over historic sites, property, and diaspora ties.
After Santa Monica attack, setting dog to bite Jewish victim, man charged but not with hate crime
Echoes of Bob Dylan in Chelsea, New York: A journey through the soundtrack of an era
Betsy Berns Korn reelected Conference of Presidents chair, Matthew Bronfman named chair-elect
CAM launches first ever American Jewish Mayors Association to end silence on antisemitism
Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner, “We have a responsibility to confront antisemitism, defend democratic values, and ensure every resident feels safe in our communities.”
Trump calls on Americans to observe Shabbat during US 250th anniversary events
Trump became the first US president to formally encourage Americans to observe Shabbat as part of celebrations marking the country’s 250th anniversary.
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.
Trump urges US Jews to observe national Sabbath in honor of 250th US anniversary
The suggestion was made during his Jewish American Heritage Month proclamation on Monday.
Mayors from across US kick off Jewish American heritage month at Savannah celebration
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson noted, “Savannah was founded in February 1733, and Jews came in July. We’ve been able not only to co-exist but also be better because of each other.”
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.
Democrats to weigh resolution condemning AIPAC, fueling concerns of antisemitism
Democrats propose a resolution condemning AIPAC’s influence in elections, amid concerns that vilifying the group could fuel antisemitism while questioning its political power.
Milwaukee rabbi and son ordered to pay $1,000 to muralist who reportedly praised Hamas in court
“What we did was illegal and needed to be answered," said Zechariah “Zee” Mehler, who also explained that he saw a very strong response from the city against antisemitism.
'Playmakers': How Jews shaped the American Dream through toys and teddy bears - review
Marginality and antisemitism gave Jews the edge they needed to innovate and invent.
San Diego launches student contest to celebrate Jewish American heritage
This educational initiative will confront rising antisemitism, while empowering the next generation through knowledge, creativity, and a deeper understanding of Jewish American contributions
