American Jews

How the Democratic Party in America lost its way on Israel, Jews - opinion

The Democratic Party’s changing stance on Jews and Israel has left many longtime supporters feeling uneasy.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a campaign event for Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, Ambler, Pennsylvania, July 29, 2024.
US Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hold up hands as they attend the Get Out the Vote rally in Brooklyn, New York, US, June 18, 2026.

The Democratic Party’s war on Jews - opinion

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani lights the Empire State Building in celebration of America 250 at The Empire State Building on July 04, 2026 in New York City.

Souring Israel: When American Jews favor Mamdani over Netanyahu - editorial

Theodor Herzl (1860-1904), visionary.

Theodor Herzl and American Jews: The untold story of a Zionist bond that changed history


Zionism still defines the Jewish nation today - opinion

Abandoning the term “Zionism” hands victory to Israel’s critics and undermines Jewish identity, history, and the ongoing mission of the Jewish state.

American Jews [Illustrative]

This war ended the old argument about America and Israel - comment

One younger officer put it to me simply: for long stretches of this war, he has been working in English. That is a bigger story than many people understand.

An IDF soldier holds a combined Israeli-American Flag

Jewish day schools’ macro and micro impact - opinion

Day schools function as an anchor institution, attracting parents and communal professionals who seek robust educational options for their own children.

Seattle Jewish Community Day School

Rising anti-Israel sentiment threatens Jewish political self-determination in the US - opinion

Rising antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment are shrinking the political influence of American Jews.

American Jews [Illustrative]

Detroit synagogue attack shows danger of justifying violence against Jews - editorial

Attacking innocent children here will not change a single military calculation in the Middle East, revive a lost relative, or deliver justice to anyone.

A mother who pulled their kids out of the Temple Israel Synagogue stands near emergency personnel after the Michigan State Police reported an active shooting incident there, in West Bloomfield, Michigan, U.S., March 12, 2026.

American Jews balance Democratic party loyalty with concerns over Iran - opinion

Between loyalty to Democrats and concern for Israel, American Jews navigate their stance on the Iran war.

American Jews [Illustrative]

Oklahoma attorney general accuses officials of rigging vote on proposed Jewish charter school

The A-G alleges that the board engineered its vote so the rejection would focus only on the school’s religious character, strengthening the legal case for the school’s supporters.

The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board discussed and rejected an application from the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation on Feb. 9, 2026.

They globalized the intifada, and Michigan Jews paid the price - comment

For months, people in the US have dressed that slogan up as activism, outrage, or edgy protest. In West Bloomfield, Michigan, on Thursday, it looked like what Jews knew it meant all along: a threat.

Emergency personnel respond to a reported shooting incident at Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, US, March 12, 2026.

Shooter in Michigan synagogue attack dead, all others safe and unharmed

According to NBC News, no casualties or injuries resulting from the attack have been reported, other than the suspected shooter, who was killed.  

Smoke rises from the building after the Michigan State Police reported an active shooting incident at the Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, US, March 12, 2026 in a still image from video.

Why it’s hard for American Jews to talk about democracy, and why they absolutely must - Opinion

The unevenness is striking, given the Jewish people’s historical allergy to authoritarianism and how essential healthy democracy has been to the success and thriving of the American Jewish community.

A PERSON holds a sign that reads "hands off Social Security, schools, Democracy, Medicare" during the "Tacoma May Day - Stand Up for Worker and Immigrant Rights!" march and rally outside the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, Washington on May 1, 2025.