Jews in America

FBI arrests man for threatening to 'blow up' Jewish preschool in LA with Molotov cocktails - report

A report by the New York Post revealed that Steven Duenas was detained by the FBI for threatening to attack a Los Angeles Jewish preschool using Molotov cocktails.

An FBI insignia on a building in Washington, DC, US. March 15, 2026.
The US Capitol exterior after the US House of Representatives approved legislation to avert a government shutdown before the midterm elections, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, September 1, 2026.

'Pressing concern': US commission on civil rights releases report on campus antisemitism

US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hold up hands as they attend the Get Out the Vote rally in Brooklyn, New York, US, June 18, 2026.

The Democratic Party’s war on Jews - opinion

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a primary-night watch party for NYC Congressional candidate Claire Valdez at 99 Scott Studio on June 23, 2026 in the East Williamsburg neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City.

Jewish political power has collapsed in New York, and Zohran Mamdani is the receipt - opinion


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.

 A fire was found outside Congregation Beth Israel in Austin, Texas Sunday, Oct. 31.

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.

RABBI LEVI DUCHMAN lights a candle to celebrate Hanukkah, in Dubai in December.

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."

 THE YEMENITE Torah scroll.

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.

 Max Fried fields the ball during Game 1 of the 2021 NLCS

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.

 Dr. Aaron T. Beck

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.

Former US President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, US February 28, 2021.

Israel Arbeiter, driver of Holocaust memory in Boston, dies at 96

A passionate advocate for Holocaust survivor justice and Holocaust education, Israel “Izzy” Arbeiter founded a Boston-based Holocaust memorial and organization for local survivors.

Remembrance candle

Max Fried pitches Atlanta Braves to first World Series win in 26 years

Max Fried pitches in a game for the Atlanta Braves against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Aug. 9, 2020

Illinois, Iowa Jewish communities share rabbi, synagogue

Today 400 to 500 Jews live in the 'Quad-City' area, which comprises the states of Iowa and Illinois.

 The now vacant Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh.

Fired NY Rabbi says accusations of synagogue coup are 'hurtful'

Schneier’s allies accused Goldschmidt of inappropriately sharing synagogue members’ email addresses and of orchestrating a coup to replace Schneier, 91, who has led the synagogue for nearly 60 years.

 Park East Synagogue