Jewish Americans

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.

President Donald Trump prays at the first cabinet meeting of his second term at the White House in February, 2025
An anti-Israel protest in New York City. Ilustrative.

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

US President Donald Trump gestures during a roundtable focused on tax cuts in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, April 16, 2026.

Trump urges US Jews to observe national Sabbath in honor of 250th US anniversary

"L'Chaim!" forum participants after signing the Mayoral JAHM Commitment, in Savannah, Georgia, April 30, 2026

Mayors from across US kick off Jewish American heritage month at Savannah celebration


American Jews threatening to cut off Israeli haredim who don't draft is a mistake - opinion

American Jews in particular are allergic to injustice, and to them, haredim should not sleep soundly under the blanket of IDF without lifting a finger themselves.

 Police officers in Bnei Brak, Israel use water cannons as haredi Orthodox Jewish men block a main highway to protest efforts to allow the state to draft Haredi yeshiva students into military service, June 2, 2024.

American Jews hope Benjamin Netanyahu’s DC visit boosts bipartisan support for Israel - interview

“While some see Netanyahu as a polarizing figure, this is an opportunity that he could seize."

 (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Joe Biden; Israel's 'Wing of Zion' aircraft is seen.

Biden’s exit positions Doug Emhoff to become the first Jewish White House spouse

Since he came into the role in 2021, Emhoff has especially leaned into his position’s Jewish aspects, from lighting a menorah in the official residence to focusing on antisemitism.

 US SECOND Gentleman Douglas Emhoff speaks at a meeting of special envoys and coordinators on combating antisemitism, in Berlin, earlier this year.

J. D. Vance’s astonishing journey to the top of Republicanism - opinion

J.D. Vance's extraordinary journey from a harsh childhood to being the Republican vice-presidential nominee highlights resilience, family influence, and the potential for transformative leadership.

 VICE PRESIDENTIAL nominee J.D. Vance stands at the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, last week. His life was literally saved by his Hillbilly grandparents, the writer notes.

When Israel wobbles, Judaism trembles: Netanyahu must use Congress talk to unite Jews - opinion

Many American Jews hate Israeli meddling in American politics, even if they admit that the US administration does not hesitate to step into the Israeli political arena.

 A PRO-PALESTINIAN protest is held outside the White House last month. When Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Congress, hundreds of thousands of Hamas supporters are expected to chant outside, ‘Palestine from the river to the sea.’  (Tom Brenner/Reuters)

The significance of first ‘Jewish July Fourth’ - opinion

The Grand Federal Procession was a milestone for America’s small Jewish community.

American and Israeli flags

These are the talked-about contenders to replace Joe Biden, and their Jewish stories

Here’s what voters with Jewish interests need to know about the Democrats who could replace Biden.

 Possible contenders to replace Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket

Over 80% of American Jews reject US arms suspensions, identify as Zionist

80% of American Jews opposed the suspension of arms shipments to Israel as a diplomatic pressure tool, according to a recent study by the Jewish People Policy Institute.

 Aviation ordonancemen stand next to JSOW (Joint Standoff Weapon) (left) and JDAM satellite guided bombs (right) aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier in the northern Gulf April 9, 2003

Why antisemitism is an American problem - opinion

This is not just a fight for Jewish Americans – it’s a fight for the soul of America itself and of Western democracies at large.

 Pic: US REPRESENTATIVE Ilhan Omar speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in May, on protecting free speech, amid a crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses. Pro-Hamas groups have successfully aligned with progressives, say the writers.

ADL to seek compensation for US victims of Oct. 7 massacres

“Each of the more than 100 plaintiffs in this suit is a US citizen, or the family member of a US citizen, and is therefore eligible to bring suit for the deaths and injuries caused by Hamas."

 A WOMAN pauses at a display of photos of those murdered or still held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since the October 7 massacre, at Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv.