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.

American singer Neil Sedaka performs on BBC Top of the Pops, London, United Kingdom, 22nd November 1972.
A student attends an event at a protest encampment in support of Palestinians at Stanford University during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Stanford, California, April 26, 2024.

Antisemitism emerges as a defining issue in 2026 California governor’s race

 A person holds a placard during a demonstration against antisemitism, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Brussels, Belgium December 10, 2023.

Is antisemitism inevitable? A disturbing old-new view of Jew-hatred - opinion

Malcolm Hoelein

Grapevine, February 21, 2026: Stars and Stripes impact


US Jewish Congressmembers sponsor bipartisan bill to create ‘Jewish Refugee Day’

'Recognizing Jewish Refugee Day helps to ensure that Congress continues to bring awareness to the history of antisemitism and stand with the Jewish community around the world.'

The Departure and Expulsion Memorial in Jerusalem.

Beyond the Headlines: We are all emissaries, shaliach, fulfilling a mission - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

The international conference of Chabad emissaries held recently in New York.

CAM Weekly Antisemitism Report – Lines Crossed After Synagogue Attacked in NY

Anti-Israel demonstrators chanted antisemitic slogans in front of Park East Synagogue in Manhattan

Summary of Events Over Last Week

Mamdani accuses Israel of 'genocide' with US funding during White House meeting with Trump

Trump, a former New York resident, has labeled Mamdani, 34, as a "radical left lunatic," a communist, and a "Jew hater."

U.S. President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speak to members of the media as they meet in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 21, 2025

"Being There Changes You"

Young Jewish professionals describe the March of the Living experience that became a turning point

The 2025 Young Professional Delegation to The March of the Living

Jewish Parkland survivor runs for Congress, says leaders who ‘won’t support genocide’ needed

Kasky’s position that Israel is committing genocide is unlikely to go over with his possible constituents, who reside in one of America's most Jewish congressional districts.

Cameron Kasky speaks at the March for Our Lives protest on June 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Parashat Chayei Sara: ‘Ger v’toshav’ – unfinished belonging 

Until our people are gathered and the land is restored, we remain wanderers yearning for wholeness.

PATIENCE REQUIRED...

A defining gathering for a defining moment

As Jewish leaders from across North America convene in Washington in November, the General Assembly confronts the challenges and responsibilities of the Jewish people in a time of global uncertainty

President Isaac Herzog speaks at last year’s GA.

While NYC elected Mamdani, Somerville has become anti-Zionism's true capital - opinion

Jews know how to be in the minority and continue to fight for our own dignity. We have done that throughout history. And that won't change, no matter who is elected.

Josh Gensler-Steinberg holds a sign opposing an Israel boycott ballot initiative in Somerville, Massachusetts, in 2025.

Progressive Jewish groups say ADL’s ‘Mamdani Monitor’ is ‘Islamophobic and racist’

In a statement released Tuesday, the groups criticized the ADL’s creation of a “Mamdani Monitor” to track policies and personnel appointments that the ADL views as threatening Jewish security.

Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a mayoral debate, in New York, US, October 16, 2025.