Jewish Americans

San Diego launches student contest to celebrate Jewish American heritage

This educational initiative will confront rising antisemitism, while empowering the next generation through knowledge, creativity, and a deeper understanding of Jewish American contributions

U.S. President Joe Biden and second gentleman Doug Emhoff attend a celebration for Jewish American Heritage Month, in the Rose Garden at the White House, in Washington, U.S. May 20, 2024.
Israeli security forces guard Israeli settlers as they graze their livestock near the village of Umm al-Khair in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, on November 9, 2025.

Jewish-American woman deported from Israel after witnessing child struck by car in West Bank

The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board discussed and rejected an application from the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation on Feb. 9, 2026.

Oklahoma attorney general accuses officials of rigging vote on proposed Jewish charter school

Law enforcement remain on site at the Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, a Detroit suburb, on March 12, 2026, after an assailant drove a vehicle into the building.

Michigan synagogue's security preparations may have saved lives after gunman's attack


Why antisemitism is an American problem - opinion

This is not just a fight for Jewish Americans – it’s a fight for the soul of America itself and of Western democracies at large.

 Pic: US REPRESENTATIVE Ilhan Omar speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill in May, on protecting free speech, amid a crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses. Pro-Hamas groups have successfully aligned with progressives, say the writers.

ADL to seek compensation for US victims of Oct. 7 massacres

“Each of the more than 100 plaintiffs in this suit is a US citizen, or the family member of a US citizen, and is therefore eligible to bring suit for the deaths and injuries caused by Hamas."

 A WOMAN pauses at a display of photos of those murdered or still held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since the October 7 massacre, at Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv.

Just under 20% of American-Jewish households struggling to make ends meet

One in five American Jews struggle to make ends meet, but many also struggle to believe they will be able to retire.

The face of childhood housing poverty

Union for Reform Judaism pledges to divest millions from fossil fuel industry

A spokesperson for the Union for Reform Judaism said that up to 9% of the organization’s financial portfolio is currently invested in the fossil fuel industry.

 Rabbi Jennie Rosenn blows the shofar at the "Jewish Climate Action, Hear The Call Senator Schumer" event in New York City on September 12, 2021.

Joan Nathan, pioneering Jewish food maven, dishes all in her new autobiography

Joan Nathan's autobiography "My Life in Recipes" reflects on her culinary journey, blending family traditions with global influences, showcasing her impact on Jewish cuisine.

 Jewish food influencer Joan Nathan

Donald Trump: I blame Joe Biden for October 7 attacks on Israel

"Israel has to be very careful because you're losing a lot of the world, you're losing a lot of support, you have to finish up, you have to get the job done."

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu meets with then-US president Donald Trump in the Oval Office, in 2020. The suppression of the Palestinian cause in global politics was largely due to Israeli efforts during the Trump administration, the writer notes.

New York Republican state senators release antisemitism report, legislation

Senators wrote in a letter to Hochul: "Hate and violence have no place in our state and nation and no one should feel threatened, especially on the basis of their faith."

 New York State Governor Kathy Hochul speaks at the "New York Stands with Israel" rally in New York, U.S. October 10, 2023.

US Rabbis urge 'sponsor of terror' Qatar to free hostages at Beverly Hills rally

Father of hostage tells 'The Post,' "Qatar 'must return the Israeli hostages today," and that Qatar is "terrorism."

 Israelis gather in Tel Aviv for the release of Gaza hostages on November 25, 2023

Jenni Asher is set to become first ordained Black woman cantor

Jenni Asher will become the first Black American woman ordained as a cantor — and one of only two Black cantors in the country – when she graduates next year.

 Jenni Asher works at Hamakom, a Conservative synagogue in Los Angeles, while studying at the Academy for Jewish Religion California to become a cantor. When she is ordained, she will be the first Black woman cantor in the United States.

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.

 A CHALKING at a Students for Justice in Palestine event at the University of Maryland includes a Palestinian flag along with ‘From the river to the sea.’