American Jewry
With two current films, director Rachel Israel offers comic relief for Jewish trauma
Two unabashedly Jewish comedies were directed: The Floaters, set at a Jewish summer camp, and Influenced, a satire of Manhattan influencer culture that culminates in a b’nai mitzvah celebration.
The Met’s plan to honor designer John Galliano puts Jewish ideas of repentance to the test
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![[FILE PHOTO] About 500 people attended the first full-weekend Limmud FSU gathering in the United States since before Covid, at a site in suburban New Jersey, May 2022.](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/506534 "[FILE PHOTO] About 500 people attended the first full-weekend Limmud FSU gathering in the United States since before Covid, at a site in suburban New Jersey, May 2022.")
Limmud LA to return in 2027 with more than 100 Jewish learning sessions
American Jewish exceptionalism is ending, here’s what must come next - opinion
American Jews have lost something invaluable in the last decade: the feeling that their country and their community are exceptional.
Less than half of Milwaukee Jews identify as Zionists despite strong Israel ties, survey finds
A Milwaukee Jewish Federation survey found 43% of Jewish adults identify as Zionist and 42% do not, while 69% feel somewhat or very emotionally attached to Israel.
Replacing Graham Platner: US Senate replacement options split over Israel policy
Candidates hoping to become the Maine Democratic nominee for Senate are split on key issues of concern to the Jewish community.
Antisemitism is the most dangerous human rights violation in the world today - opinion
Antisemitism is increasing rapidly throughout the United States and in the rest of the world.
Shurat HaDin urges US Justice Department to investigate Hind Rajab Foundation
Israeli legal organization calls for federal probe and possible sanctions, alleging terror-linked lawfare campaign targeting IDF soldiers and dual nationals.
America at 250: The triangular relationship between US, Israel, and Jews is at risk - opinion
A sober look at this triangular relationship shows that each of its sides has weakened in recent years.
America at 250: Why Washington’s promise to US Jews still matters - opinion
George Washington promised that this Republic would “give to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance.” May we prove worthy of that promise for the next 250 years.
As America turns 250, Jews shouldn’t mistake it for just another exile - opinion
Sociologist Charles Liebman long ago pointed out that all Jews in America are Jews by choice. Nothing in American society binds you to your Jewishness.
California advances three bills curbing hate speech, protecting Jewish students and employees
The first bill, AB 1853, was written after a candidate statement with antisemitic conspiracy theories and white nationalist rhetoric was mailed out to 23 million voters.
Thank you, America - but Israel cannot take your support for granted - opinion
From Truman’s recognition to today’s uncertainties, the US-Israel relationship remains vital, but not guaranteed
