American Jewry

A diverse community of the adherents to the Jewish faith in the United States, currently numbering some four million.

Jews, Israelis in US suffer discrimination in labor market amid war

"This research reveals how American Jews and Israelis may miss out on opportunities in the job market only because of their identity," Dr. Tomlin stated.

With rising antisemitism, Jews have to decide to stay or move abroad

Is it worth fighting to stay in a country where you’re not wanted – to the point of receiving chilling death threats?

By COOKIE SCHWAEBER-ISSAN
04/12/2024

Returning to Judaism through Zionism: Will it save American Jewry?

As the existential threat to Judaism has shifted from antisemitism to Israel-bashing and anti-Zionism, many American Jews still explain that the opposition is not to Judaism, but to Zionism.

04/12/2024

Why is Thanksgiving a holiday of celebration for American Jews?

American Jews have celebrated Thanksgiving, acknowledging the gift of freedom of religion and a secure and safe home. 

By DAVID GEFFEN
29/11/2024

Belev Echad raises $4.7M to aid wounded IDF soldiers at annual NYC gala

Attendees were deeply moved by firsthand accounts from IDF soldiers who were wounded while bravely defending Israel from the brutal Hamas massacre on October 7.

'Tablets Shattered': The uncertain future of Jewishness in the US and admiring Jewish values

As a Jew and political progressive, Joshua Leifer explains, he feels “pinched between great shame and great fear.”

By GLENN C. ALTSCHULER
25/11/2024

New Oleh: 'I want this place to be my home long term'

Before Ezra Kapetansky's successful arrival in the summer of 2023, he’d made three previous attempts to move to the Holy Land.

Exploring faith and theology in 'Seeking the Hiding God'

“When my friends asked, ‘Arnie, why is it that you have faith and we don’t?’ — I tried to figure out what experiences in my life made me open to the possibility of faith,” he said last week.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
24/11/2024

The 21st-century assault on Judaism is more lethal than the 20th-century assault

The most important step needed to counter the assault has yet to happen: Acknowledge that it exists.

24/11/2024

Trump’s Jewish outreach chief on President-elect's vision for US-Israel relations

Trump aims to boost Jewish voter support to 40%, advisor Yehuda Kaploun shares exclusive insights with 'The Jerusalem Post'.

24/11/2024
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