Jewish Americans
Damascus synagogue tours highlight renewed interest in Syrian Jewish history and diaspora ties
Tours of synagogues and meetings with religious leaders highlight renewed interest in Jewish history and unresolved questions over historic sites, property, and diaspora ties.
After Santa Monica attack, setting dog to bite Jewish victim, man charged but not with hate crime
Echoes of Bob Dylan in Chelsea, New York: A journey through the soundtrack of an era
Betsy Berns Korn reelected Conference of Presidents chair, Matthew Bronfman named chair-elect
World Zionist Congress election results are finalized, Orthodox and right-wing secure slates
The certification confirmed significant gains for slates led by haredi Orthodox Jews and that right-wing and religious parties together hold a majority in the American delegation for the first time.
Netanyahu must listen to Trump or prepare to lose the long war - editorial
The US-Israel relationship is strong and has ties across several fields of connection. But the risk of turning away future American politicians is very real.
Major Jewish groups urge synagogues to seek federal security grants despite Trump’s terms
In an unusual joint statement, the groups express confidence that receiving funds from the Nonprofit Security Grant Program will not require them to compromise their religious values.
Congressional Education c'mtee investigating NEA for 'antisemitic positions'
The US Committee on Education and Workforce is investigating the National Education Association over antisemitism concerns linked to its 2025 handbook and policies on Israel and Palestine.
Winners of Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) National Contest Unveiled
The Combat Antisemitism Movement organized a national contest to explore and celebrate the rich tapestry of Jewish life and contributions in the United States.
Half of 'very liberal' US Jews believe Israel is comitting genocide, JPPI survey finds
Experts say that the numbers show that Israel is failing to justify its actions in Gaza to its strong support base of American Jews.
Americans’ support for Israel in Gaza plummets to record low, new Gallup poll finds
The proportion of Americans who say they approve of Israel’s war in Gaza has fallen to 32%, according to the poll, the lowest since the beginning of the war.
Wesley LePatner, Blackstone exec. and Jewish community member among New York shooting victims
Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel's Special Envoy for combating antisemitism, identified LePatner and called her "an incredible, dedicated, beautiful, and beloved leader."
Rabbis in America speak up over Gaza crisis, say 'silence is no longer an option'
As images of Gaza continue to circulate, a number of American rabbis used their pulpits this past Shabbat to speak up about the humanitarian crisis.
Jewish Democrats in Congress raise concerns about Zohran Mamdani’s anti-Israel positions
Prominent Jewish figures in Congress from the Democratic Party, including Debbie Wasserman Schultz, are concerned about Zohran Mamdani's anti-Israel rhetoric.
