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American Jews detect decline in US support for Israeli war effort

Notably, among politically centrist Jews, the percentage that felt that "the US does not support Israel enough" surged from 55% to 67% in the past month.

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.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
28/02/2024

George Washington's history with the Jews of the US

Rabbi Tuvia Geffen: This day should be held in high regard by Jews. This is the day when George Washington, the founder of the American government, was born.

By DAVID GEFFEN
24/02/2024

South Dakota legislature accepts IHRA definition of antisemitism in new bill

South Dakota now becomes the twelfth state to officially codify the IHRA definition, which will be used in assessing potential cases of antisemitic discrimination.

'Hands of Gold': A story resonating with Jewish families in the US

It was her grandfather’s autobiography that provided the basis for her novel Hands of Gold, to which she gives the subtitle One Man’s Quest to Find the Silver Lining in Misfortune.

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.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
22/02/2024

American Jewish University completes deal to sell its Los Angeles campus to nearby Jewish school

The sale delivers to Milken more classroom space, but also a football field and more spaces to hold large gatherings. 

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
22/02/2024
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