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
10 heartwarming Jewish stories from 2020, a year to otherwise forget
Plenty of history was made, from a march of tens of thousands against anti-Semitism to a new kind of vaccine that Jewish doctors helped create, to a Jewish vice-presidential spouse.
Jews in the Bible Belt: New museum documents Jewish history in the South
"This is a lesson on the American experience... and what happens when strangers come to a strange land."
American Jews vote overwhelmingly for Biden with 56 point margin - poll
The poll also found that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen highly unfavorably among American Jews.
Jewish college student drops out of race for Kansas House seat
Aaron Coleman said his critics have betrayed feminism but also announced he would resign his candidacy for the Kansas State House’s 37th district. He had defeated a 13-year incumbent in the primary.
Jewish support for Ilhan Omar?
In an op-ed published on Medium, one Jewish voter says he is proud to support her.
Florida university president says antisemitism has ‘no home’ on campus
In an open letter to the campus community, John Thrasher said he wanted “to reaffirm that Antisemitism and religious discrimination have no home at Florida State University.”
Jewish candidate Alex Morse faces inappropriate relationships allegations
In a statement to the newspaper, Morse said he had exercised “poor judgment” in having relationships with college students.
Leading Orthodox rabbi endorses Donald Trump for reelection
The 95-year-old rabbi said it would be “worrisome” if the president loses, citing rising secularism as a threat.
Jewish organizations mourn passing of Representative John Lewis
Lewis, a member of Congress from Atlanta who had announced in December that he had advanced pancreatic cancer, was 80.
Hot dogs are the greatest American Jewish food – here’s why
What’s that you say? You didn’t know that hot dogs were a Jewish food? Well, that’s part of the story, too.
