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.
Gov. Hochul says she stepped in to block demolition of historic Brooklyn shul
Jewish actress Odessa A’zion pushes back after IDF T-shirt controversy: ‘Not a zio!’
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
The significance of first ‘Jewish July Fourth’ - opinion
The Grand Federal Procession was a milestone for America’s small Jewish community.