Jewish Americans

Mamdani's choice to cancel IHRA antisemitism definition must alarm New York Jews - comment

Jews should start watching the exits when institutions start treating their safety as optional. And especially after the biggest Jewish city outside of Israel made protecting Jews a political matter.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji smile as confetti falls after his ceremonial inauguration as mayor at City Hall Thursday in New York, NY. Mamdani has added a “block party” to the official inauguration events to allow thousands of New Yorkers to take part.
Interior of the Kingsbrook Synagogue.

Gov. Hochul says she stepped in to block demolition of historic Brooklyn shul

Odessa A'zion at A24's "Marty Supreme" New York Premiere on Dec. 16, 2025 in New York, New York.

Jewish actress Odessa A’zion pushes back after IDF T-shirt controversy: ‘Not a zio!’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio holds his end-of-year press conference at the State Department in Washington, DC, US, December 19

Jewish groups defend European media monitors banned for what State Dept. calls ‘censorship’ 


Kamala Harris's VP? Tim Walz’s record on Israel, Holocaust education and antisemitism

After Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, Walz ordered flags in the state to be flown at half-mast, and criticized both the attack and those who chose not to condemn it.

 Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a press conference regarding new gun legislation at City Hall in Bloomington, Minnesota, Aug. 1, 2024.

US women's foil squad takes gold in Paris Olympics

Maia Weintraub and Jackie Dubrovich are among an outsized crop of Jewish fencers on the United States’ Paris team.

 Lauren Scruggs, Maia Weintraub and Jackie Dubrovich of Team United States celebrate winning against Italy during the fencing women's foil team gold medal match at the Paris Olympics, Aug. 1, 2024

Meet JD Vance’s Jewish chief of staff, Jacob Reses

Reses is poised for an important role in the next administration, should Trump win, and a chance to put his ideas into action at the highest level of government.

 Jacob Reses, second from the left, accompanies J.D. Vance to a meeting with Senate Republicans at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. on Nov. 16, 2022.

Trump’s support among Jews surpassing Reagan levels, says philanthropist Harley Lippman

Harley Lippman explores Trump's growing support among Jewish voters and its implications for US-Israel relations.

 PHOTO of Harley Lippman.

American Jews threatening to cut off Israeli haredim who don't draft is a mistake - opinion

American Jews in particular are allergic to injustice, and to them, haredim should not sleep soundly under the blanket of IDF without lifting a finger themselves.

 Police officers in Bnei Brak, Israel use water cannons as haredi Orthodox Jewish men block a main highway to protest efforts to allow the state to draft Haredi yeshiva students into military service, June 2, 2024.

American Jews hope Benjamin Netanyahu’s DC visit boosts bipartisan support for Israel - interview

“While some see Netanyahu as a polarizing figure, this is an opportunity that he could seize."

 (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Joe Biden; Israel's 'Wing of Zion' aircraft is seen.

Biden’s exit positions Doug Emhoff to become the first Jewish White House spouse

Since he came into the role in 2021, Emhoff has especially leaned into his position’s Jewish aspects, from lighting a menorah in the official residence to focusing on antisemitism.

 US SECOND Gentleman Douglas Emhoff speaks at a meeting of special envoys and coordinators on combating antisemitism, in Berlin, earlier this year.

J. D. Vance’s astonishing journey to the top of Republicanism - opinion

J.D. Vance's extraordinary journey from a harsh childhood to being the Republican vice-presidential nominee highlights resilience, family influence, and the potential for transformative leadership.

 VICE PRESIDENTIAL nominee J.D. Vance stands at the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, last week. His life was literally saved by his Hillbilly grandparents, the writer notes.

When Israel wobbles, Judaism trembles: Netanyahu must use Congress talk to unite Jews - opinion

Many American Jews hate Israeli meddling in American politics, even if they admit that the US administration does not hesitate to step into the Israeli political arena.

 A PRO-PALESTINIAN protest is held outside the White House last month. When Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Congress, hundreds of thousands of Hamas supporters are expected to chant outside, ‘Palestine from the river to the sea.’  (Tom Brenner/Reuters)

The significance of first ‘Jewish July Fourth’ - opinion

The Grand Federal Procession was a milestone for America’s small Jewish community.

American and Israeli flags