Jewish Americans
Mamdani's choice to cancel IHRA antisemitism definition must alarm New York Jews - comment
Jews should start watching the exits when institutions start treating their safety as optional. And especially after the biggest Jewish city outside of Israel made protecting Jews a political matter.
Gov. Hochul says she stepped in to block demolition of historic Brooklyn shul
Jewish actress Odessa A’zion pushes back after IDF T-shirt controversy: ‘Not a zio!’
Jewish groups defend European media monitors banned for what State Dept. calls ‘censorship’
Jenni Asher is set to become first ordained Black woman cantor
Jenni Asher will become the first Black American woman ordained as a cantor — and one of only two Black cantors in the country – when she graduates next year.
Feds open antisemitism investigation at a Maryland school district after complaint
The US Department of Education has launched a Title VI investigation into a populous and diverse suburban Maryland district.
Baltimore rabbi found liable for sexually abusing two children at Jewish summer camp
The multiyear case came about after Rabbi Shmuel Krawatsky sued three of his reported victims and others in 2018 for defamation. All three then countersued, claiming assault and battery.
Brooklyn ‘Queer icon’ and progressive Jewish activist, Shelly Weiss, dies at 77
“How do we, as a queer Jewish community, look towards early Jewish roots in the immigrant experience and create community that really supports those of us who are disadvantaged?”
Jewish New Yorkers prefer Trump over Biden - poll
With the 2024 US presidential elections less than a year away, polls shed light on the shifting attitudes and perceptions of New York Jews.
Jewish Democrats in Congress call for temporary ceasefire to return hostages, provide aid to Gaza
In the letter, the representatives said the hostages and their families simply could not wait any longer, they also called on Biden to enable a massive surge in humanitarian aid to Gaza.
US Jewish orgs lobby Congress to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism in new letter
The IHRA definition notes that “criticism of Israel similar to that leveled against any other country cannot be regarded as antisemitic.”
Chicago school district faces faces Title VI investigation after pro-Palestinian walkout
Students in Chicago recently staged a major pro-Palestinian walkout that received at least tacit support from the district.
Netanyahu urges Jewish American leaders to pressure Qatar on hostage deal
“Qatar can press Hamas as no one else can. They host Hamas leaders. Hamas is dependent on them financially.”
American Jewish Committee CEO reacts to new data revealing US Jews feel less safe
Another shocking data point for Deutch was the fact that nearly half of American Jews changed their behavior, either in person or online, for fear of being identified as Jewish and facing antisemitism
