Jews in America

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.

A Jewish family decorates their windows for Hanukkah in Houston in December 2008.
MIRIAM ADELSON looks on as US President Donald Trump speaks at a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, December 16, 2025.

Trump expresses friendship, love, support, for Jews at White House Hanukkah celebration

Crowds watch the Israel Day on Fifth parade on June 2, 2024 in New York City

As Mamdani’s victory reverberates beyond NYC, Jews must choose solidarity over shock - opinion

Jewish identity is complex, writes a nonprofit leader.

‘Jewish safety’ isn’t one thing. Let’s stop reducing a million NYers to a single concern - opinion


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.

People walk at the Mahaneh Yehuda market in Jerusalem, on September 25, 2025.

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.

Pro-Palestinian demostrators storm Toronto venue.

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.

New York City Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani celebrates during an election night event at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in Brooklyn, New York on November 4, 2025.

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.

 Activists march down Pearl Street during the 30th annual Boulder Jewish Festival, a week after an attack that injured multiple people in Boulder, Colorado, U.S. June 8, 2025.

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.

 Activists march down Pearl Street during the 30th annual Boulder Jewish Festival, a week after an attack that injured multiple people in Boulder, Colorado, U.S. June 8, 2025.

For the First Time: U.S. and Canadian mayors summit against Antisemitism

Israeli representative, Head of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council: "Launch a joint initiative to ban BDS."

Yisrael Gantz, Head of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council at the mayor summit.

We asked Jewish leaders about their priorities under a second Trump term - opinion

Jewish nonprofit leaders express diverse reactions to Trump’s presidency, highlighting key priorities on immigration, antisemitism, LGBTQ+ rights, and more.

 Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump takes the stage following early results from the 2024 US presidential election in Palm Beach County Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, November 6, 2024.

Netanyahu extends Washington ambassador Michael Herzog’s term until January

Herzog, the 69-year-old brother of President Isaac Herzog, is a retired Brig.-Gen., former military secretary, and head of staff for defense ministers Shaul Mofaz and Ehud Barak.

Ambassador to U.S. Michael Herzog welcomes Secretary of State Antony Blinken upon his arrival at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday Oct. 12, 2023.

Chicago Jews and Hindus unite in protest against violence in Bangladesh

Jewish and Hindu activists in Chicago joined forces to protest against Islamic extremism, terrorism, and violence in Bangladesh amongst pro-Palestinian protests nearby.

 Pro-palestinian demonstrators marched at a park near Chicago's West side, August 21, 2024

Donald Trump is not a friend of the Jews - opinion

Donald Trump's strategic maneuvers blocked Josh Shapiro from becoming Kamala Harris's VP pick.

 Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump speaks at Turning Point Action's The Believers Summit 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida, US, July 26, 2024.

A strong American Jewry contributes to a strong Israel - opinion

On October 7, the heartbeats of Jews around the world became synchronized. We in the American Jewish community continue to stand by the people of Israel.

THE WRITER hosts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the annual mission to Israel of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Organizations, in Jerusalem earlier this year.