American Jewry

AIPAC is the target of an antisemitic witch hunt - opinion

The focus on AIPAC is wildly disproportionate to the lobby's size or spending.

By GALIA WECHSLER
03/04/2024

Americans' perception of discrimination against Jews increases by half, new Pew data says

The Pew survey was conducted among a nationally representative sample of 12 693 US adults. It focused on perceived levels of discrimination against Jews, Muslims, and Arab people in the US. 

Orthodox Union to deliver 180,000 letters to White House, symbolizing 180 days since Oct. 7

"180 days of blind hate. 180 days of the world abandoning Israel. 130 hostages remain in captivity, with 96 presumed alive, including 8 Americans," a statement said. 

The greatness of American Jewry

What united Lieberman and Kahneman was their belief that Jews, like all Americans, were able to excel in any field they entered. And their heady accomplishments bear that belief as fact.

Activists cry foul after historic Brooklyn synagogue torn down

The synagogue, built in 1907, was the oldest surviving synagogue in the now heavily Jewish neighborhood of Borough Park. 

28/03/2024

Maryland middle school students charged with hate crimes for antisemitic harrasment

The 13-year-old students were charged as juveniles with harassment and violations of Maryland's hate crime statutes. 

People walk on a street less than a mile away from Young Israel orthodox synagogue in New Rochelle,

Major US Jewish groups object to federal security funding cuts

Only 42% of the available $305  million was used last year, according to a statement last September by Sen. Chris Murphy, a Connecticut Democrat who backs the program.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
28/03/2024

Joe Lieberman's former chief of staff calls senator 'single most wonderful man' he's met

Michael Lewan told The Jerusalem Post working for Lieberman was the "single best career move" he's ever made.

Howard Kohr, longtime AIPAC director, announces retirement

Under Kohr’s leadership, AIPAC has traversed five presidencies and more than 10 Israeli elections.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
28/03/2024

'Promised to work for the American public 24/6': Former advisor eulogizes Senator Joe Lieberman

Lieberman and his family maintained a kosher household and strictly observed Shabbat. In a remarkable instance, he walked to the Capitol post-Shabbat services to prevent a Republican filibuster.

28/03/2024
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