American Jewry
‘Surge’ endures as 38% of American Jews remain engaged in Jewish life after October 7, survey finds
The Jewish Federations of North America found that after declining last year, 38% of Jewish Americans reported increased engagement, a trend it calls the "surge."
US Jews cannot blame Israel, Israeli government for increasing antisemitism, JFNA CEO says
For some Jews, coming to America as a Jewish refugee still isn't enough to count - opinion
Stephen Sondheim was unmistakably Jewish, but did he live a ‘Jewish Life?'
Rashida Tlaib rally canceled at Florida venue after lawmaker calls event ‘anti-Jew’
A Florida venue canceled a planned Rashida Tlaib rally after complaints from a Jewish state lawmaker, citing security concerns and its commitment to the Jewish community.
Jack Ukeles, researcher of Jewish communities, dies at 89 years old in Jerusalem
Ukeles, who died July in Jerusalem at the age of 89, was widely and deeply admired as well for his integrity, wisdom, and compassion on both a personal and professional level.
El-Sayed won the Democrats a victory, but may lose the war - analysis
El-Sayed’s primary victory could ultimately cost Democrats control of the Senate. For those whose overriding concern is preserving strong US support for Israel, this may not be viewed as bad.
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
The debate over Galliano’s return to fashion — he recently signed a multi-year deal with the fashion brand Zara — touches on questions that Jewish tradition has wrestled with for centuries.
Stop being freiers: David Harris's 10-point plan for American Jews
Israel transforms its security doctrine after Hamas’s attack – American Jews must undergo an equally profound strategic awakening
Limmud LA to return in 2027 with more than 100 Jewish learning sessions
The Los Angeles festival, scheduled for Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, is expected to attract more than 1,000 participants and is accepting proposals from prospective presenters.
![[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.")
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.
