American Jewry
El-Sayed's victory exposes a growing divide between Israelis and American Jews - opinion
The willingness of some Jewish progressives to support candidates sharply critical of Israel reflects a cultural shift that Israelis can no longer ignore.
The 'Israel controls America' myth has a long history - and an antisemitic foundation - opinion
Editor’s Notes: At the GA, American Jews worry about the future of the Democratic Party
National Library of Israel's new digital archive opens window into New York’s vibrant Jewish past
Where is the liberal Zionist's place at the US Democratic victory party? - opinion
For some American Jews, the election sparked celebration. For others, quite the opposite. For me, the competing emotions have brought into focus a tension generations of Jews have long faced.
When tikkun olam comes at the expense of solidarity with Israel - opinion
Yet something problematic happened along the way: solidarity with humanity at large began to overshadow solidarity with the Jewish people themselves.
'Chanukah 250' initiative to bring Hanukkah celebrations to all 50 US states
Noted philanthropist and entrepreneur Phil Friedman, chairman and CEO of technology company Computer Generated Solutions, was named the initiative's general chairman.
American Jews face new political challenges over Israel and Muslim candidates - opinion
Most Jews, including those who supported Mamdani, were very much aware of what his program was. He hid nothing, no matter how much he smiled.
When Jewish teachers fight back: American Jewish teachers push back against antisemitism - opinion
Instead of buckling under hostile conditions, educators in the Jewish Affairs Caucus decided to stay and write new anti-discrimination protections into the NEA's governing documents.
Jewish Federations to hire 100 professionals to combat rising antisemitism across North America
JFNA launched a $35 million initiative to fight antisemitism and has expanded its efforts in 120 communities across the United States.
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.
Editor's Notes: A break with Israel would hurt American Jews, too - comment
Israel needs to work with Democrats and invest in Jewish education as American Jews weigh difficult political choices.
US cities, counties mark October 7 as Day of Remembrance three years after Hamas massacre
From Boston to Beverly Hills, US municipalities adopted proclamations commemorating the October 7 massacre and expressing solidarity with Jewish communities.
Jewish American history museum moves closer to joining Smithsonian amid political tensions
Jewish history could gain a more prominent place in the Smithsonian as a congressional commission considers adding Philadelphia's Weitzman Museum to the national network.
