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


Meet the Jewish woman guiding one of the US' largest liberal donor groups

Melding Jewish expression with social justice was embedded in her upbringing in suburban Detroit, Shifman said, where she grew up in a Conservative Jewish home.

Terrence Floyd, brother of the late George Floyd who was killed by a police officer, reacts during the unveiling event of Floyd's statue, as part of Juneteenth celebrations, in Brooklyn, New York, US, June 19, 2021.

Holding up a mirror to the Jewish people - where do we go from here?

So unlike in the past, a Jew who wants to be in tune with prevailing American realities would celebrate his ethnological national affiliation, which is Zionism.

 Pro-Palestinian supporters demonstrate across the street from the Israeli Consulate in New York City

3 days of rioting shattered Crown Heights. 30 years of peacemaking put it back together. - opinion

The peaceful and joyous nature of the One Crown Heights festival stood in contrast to the events of 30 years before.

Crown Heights, Brooklyn

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.

Participants in a Jewish solidarity march across New York City's Brooklyn Bridge, Jan. 5, 2020. The march in the city was held in response to a recent rise in anti-Semitic crimes in the New York metropolitan area. (Jeenah Moon/Getty Images)

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."

Chevra Thilim Synagogue, Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans.

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.

US DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL candidate Joe Biden arrives at a campaign event in Hermantown, Minnesota, September 18, 2020

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.

Kansas City, Kansas

Jewish support for Ilhan Omar?

In an op-ed published on Medium, one Jewish voter says he is proud to support her.

Rep. Ilhan Omar has made wearing a headscarf seem fashionable, chic and powerful.

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.”

Battling antisemitism with 21st century technology

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.

Williams College, Massachusetts