Jews in America
Antisemitic threat suspect seeks court program after guns seized from home
A Rocky Hill man accused of threatening a Jewish state senator and other Connecticut lawmakers has applied for accelerated rehabilitation, a diversion program that could lead to dismissal of charges.
The scourge that is anti-Israel US politicians - opinion
Milwaukee rabbi and son ordered to pay $1,000 to muralist who reportedly praised Hamas in court
Never is now: Global leaders convene to confront the surge in antisemitism
A century before Trump targeted Somalis, Jews faced politics of blame
In 1908, New York City Police Commissioner Theodore A. Bingham claimed Jews accounted for half of New York’s crimes.
When my children decorate for Hanukkah, I don’t just see pride, I see pluralism in action - opinion
Pluralism isn’t about keeping religion out of the public square, and it’s not about demanding that religion speak with one voice. It’s recognizing that a healthy democracy depends on many traditions.
Trump expresses friendship, love, support, for Jews at White House Hanukkah celebration
During his speech, Trump drew extensive parallels between the story of Hanukkah and the story of the modern Jewish people’s resilience and strength.
As Mamdani’s victory reverberates beyond NYC, Jews must choose solidarity over shock - opinion
Elected on anti-Zionist rhetoric, Mamdani causes fear. The Jewish community must reject panic and pursue a strategy: fortify institutions, organize for safety, and advocate without illusions.
‘Jewish safety’ isn’t one thing. Let’s stop reducing a million NYers to a single concern - opinion
Discourse on "Jewish safety" in the NYC election is dehumanizing. A queer Jewish woman and JQY director argues that safety includes both fighting hate crimes and the freedom to be one's whole self.
Jerusalemites react to NYC Mayor Mamdani's win with skepticism, concern for Diaspora Jews - feature
NYC's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, who faced criticism for supporting groups linked to Hamas, is met with distrust in Israel. Despite his promises, skepticism over his anti-Israel past is widespread.
Anti-Israel activists storm Toronto student event with IDF veterans, one wounded
SSI had organized a meeting with IDF soldiers in a private venue that was interrupted by a group of pro-Palestinian protesters.
Jewish NYC vote breakdown: 63% for Cuomo, 33% for Mamdani in mayoral race
Mamdani became the first Muslim to be elected as New York CIty's mayor. Still, he did so by capitalizing on support from voters with no religious affiliation.
It’s time to break the old conception of the US Jewish ‘minority mindset’
US Jews need to make it visible that you cannot build it on a doctrine that rejects human pluralism. The answer is not to jeer them or to deny their solidarity with Palestinian civilians.
Netanyahu’s government is alienating Israel’s lifeline in Washington - opinion
Netanyahu’s policies are alienating American Jews, threatening Israel’s key support in Washington and risking its diplomatic future.