Jews in America
Milwaukee rabbi and son ordered to pay $1,000 to muralist who reportedly praised Hamas in court
“What we did was illegal and needed to be answered," said Zechariah “Zee” Mehler, who also explained that he saw a very strong response from the city against antisemitism.
Never is now: Global leaders convene to confront the surge in antisemitism
A century before Trump targeted Somalis, Jews faced politics of blame
When my children decorate for Hanukkah, I don’t just see pride, I see pluralism in action - opinion
US Senate candidate defends calling out opponent's 'Jewishness' in ad
Mandel, who is Jewish, was called out by Mark Putika, an entrepreneur who is one of several candidates vying for the Republican nomination for Ohio Senate.
Meet the Jewish founder of the world’s only bobblehead museum
Jewish Illinois native Phil Sklar and his friend Brad Novak started the world’s only museum dedicated to bobbleheads. Its collection holds 7,000 unique bobbleheads.
Writer, rabbinical student Jericho Vincent shares moving story
In a caption in Humans of New York’s signature as-told-to style, Vincent describes how attending services at Romemu allowed them to reconnect with aspects of Jewish experience that they missed.
Anthony Firkser opens up on being one of the few Jewish players in the NFL
Firkser, 26, has forged a quietly steady career as an NFL tight end. He has started at times for the Tennessee Titans, the team he has played for since 2018.
18-year-old suspect arrested in Austin synagogue arson case
In a statement, Rabbi Steve Folberg, the senior rabbi at Congregation Beth Israel, thanked the investigators for their work on the case and noted a recent increase in antisemitic incidents in Texas.
Jewish communities worldwide to host 'Hanukkah Homecoming Weekend'
Inspired by “homecoming” events that emerged from the American south, Hanukkah Homecoming Weekend events around the world will be held onsite and online.
Gonzaga University gets its first Torah scroll and Jewish space
Gonzaga University recently celebrated the arrival of its first-ever Torah scroll and the dedication of an area the university has deemed its “Jewish Sacred Space."
Max Fried wins second consecutive Gold Glove Award
The 27-year-old left-hander beat out fellow finalists Zach Davies of the Chicago Cubs and Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies for the award.
Aaron Beck, the Jewish ‘father of cognitive therapy,’ dies at age 100
The Beck Depression Inventory, a 21-question self-inventory, was developed in 1961 and remains a leading test for measuring the severity of depression.
Donald Trump among Republican Jewish Coalition conference attendees
Presidential contenders appearing at the conference include Mike Pence, Nikki Haley, Mike Pompeo, Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie, Ted Cruz, and the former president, Donald Trump.
