American Jews

I am not running away from Israel or from the complexity of life. I am moving toward a responsibility: helping ensure that Israel remains a meaningful part of Jewish life in one American community.

Iranian authorities have not issued an official statement confirming his release or detailing the conditions under which he was freed.

American Jews have every right to care deeply about Israel, but their political preferences should not become a surrogate Israeli electorate.

The jew.com website is ostensibly an educational resource about Hebrew scriptures. But after a short scroll, it becomes clear that the website is aimed at converting Jews to belief in Jesus.

Proponents emphasize that the shift will ensure Jewish Californians are accurately represented in state datasets tracking hate crimes, public health metrics, and educational outcomes.

“The strong interest of American Jews in elections in Israel demonstrates the importance of Israel to them," JPPI President Prof. Yedidia Stern said.

In a new era of antisemitism, rabbis have a responsibility to lead Jews with courage, clarity and pride in Israel.

The conference was held during the weekend and drew attendees, activists, and officials to strategize ahead of the upcoming midterm elections and address security concerns facing Jews.

“We are constantly told that the problem is not mainstream Islam, but radical Islamism. But where are the so-called moderate Muslims in our political system?” Fine said to applause.

Virtually every major American toy company at the turn of the 20th century, with a few exceptions, had been founded by first-generation Jews, who invented the material culture of American childhood.