American Jews
Neil Sedaka, famed Jewish pop icon and hit songwriter, dies at 86 - NYT
The famed hitmaker behind "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl" died at 86 after reinventing his career multiple times.
Antisemitism emerges as a defining issue in 2026 California governor’s race
Is antisemitism inevitable? A disturbing old-new view of Jew-hatred - opinion
Grapevine, February 21, 2026: Stars and Stripes impact
NYC Jewish groups to hold solidarity rally for Park East Synagogue
Jewish groups across New York are planning a solidarity rally near Park East Synagogue weeks after an anti-Israel protest targeted an Aliyah event.
Cory Booker marries a Jewish woman after a long embrace of Jewish tradition
A senator since 2013, Booker, 56, has been called “the Senate’s most Jewish non-Jew, with speeches that feature Torah analysis and a record 25-hour speech that featured his penchant for Hebrew.
It’s time for us to lead the fight back
At a moment when extremists are the loudest voices in the room, we must ensure they do not become the most influential.
Grapevine, November 30, 2025: Mamdani complexities
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Oslo’s legacy and the growing gap between Israel, Diaspora - opinion
Many American Jews, remain frozen in the amber of 1990s Oslo optimism. Living far from the bombs, insulated by distance and liberal universalism.
Northwestern University to pay US gov’t $75 million after antisemitism allegations
The deal with Northwestern was the second-highest payout since the Trump administration began investigating antisemitism in academic institutions, according to the New York Times.
Majority of US Jews think Mamdani is antisemitic, anti-Zionist, poll finds
A new survey reported widespread concern over the NYC mayor-elect, alongside strong support for Zionism 50 years after the UN “Zionism is racism” resolution.
In Galveston, descendants of a forgotten Jewish migration keep their community’s story alive
Galveston's Jewish community, led by Rabbi Henry Cohen, helped 10,000 immigrants find new homes after fleeing Russian pogroms and East Coast overcrowding.
Jewish moderate Julie Menin claims victory as next New York City Council speaker
Manhattan councilwoman Julie Menin claims enough support to become New York City Council speaker, signaling a possible shift toward moderation under mayor-elect Mamdani.
This Thanksgiving, Jewish gratitude begins with acknowledging the land beneath our feet - opinion
A San Diego rabbi explores the history of Rose Canyon and delves into how the synagogue's land acknowledgment connects Jewish values to indigenous justice.