Jews in America
A century before Trump targeted Somalis, Jews faced politics of blame
In 1908, New York City Police Commissioner Theodore A. Bingham claimed Jews accounted for half of New York’s crimes.
When my children decorate for Hanukkah, I don’t just see pride, I see pluralism in action - opinion
Trump expresses friendship, love, support, for Jews at White House Hanukkah celebration
As Mamdani’s victory reverberates beyond NYC, Jews must choose solidarity over shock - opinion
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.
These are presidential candidate Joe Biden’s Jews
Who will he turn to for fundraising? What does it mean for his foreign policy?
Abraham Lincoln and the Jews
When I entered the American army in 1965 as a Jewish chaplain, I was unaware of what Lincoln had done to ensure there could be a Jewish chaplaincy.
