Jews in America

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

If New York can no longer be assumed as a Jewish political stronghold, then the question is not whether Mamdani is dangerous. The question is whether Jewish leadership is still serious.

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.
Robert Pabich, of Rocky Hill, was arrested Oct. 24, 2025 by Rocky Hill Police and charged with intimidation based on bigotry, a hate crime; and stalking, in connection with online comments he made to state Sen. Matt Lesser.

Antisemitic threat suspect seeks court program after guns seized from home

CHERRY TREES blossom in New York City in April.

The scourge that is anti-Israel US politicians - opinion

A controversial pro-Palestinian mural in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, depicting a Jewish star turning into a swastika, put up by a Palestinian business owner on Sept. 14, 2024.

Milwaukee rabbi and son ordered to pay $1,000 to muralist who reportedly praised Hamas in court


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

Jay Black of ‘Jay and The Americans’ dead at 82

Jay Black is survived by three sons, a daughter and five grandchildren.

 JAY BLACK and his music group, Jay and the Americans

Drunken duo kicks, punches Jewish man in Brooklyn

A violent attack on a Jewish man is the latest among a string of antisemitic attacks across Brooklyn.

A man walks past an Orthodox yeshiva in Brooklyn, Sept. 29, 2020.

Larry David gives Jon Hamm a Yiddish lesson in ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm'

The episode offered a case study in why “Curb” has been called “the most Jewish comedy show ever” and suggests that Larry David, its writer, producer and star, has no intention of ceding that mantle.

Comedian Larry David