Jewish Americans

Trump calls on Americans to observe Shabbat during US 250th anniversary events

Trump became the first US president to formally encourage Americans to observe Shabbat as part of celebrations marking the country’s 250th anniversary.

President Donald Trump prays at the first cabinet meeting of his second term at the White House in February, 2025
An anti-Israel protest in New York City. Ilustrative.

NYC anti-Israel activists with Hezbollah flags protest against synagogue's Israel real estate event

US President Donald Trump gestures during a roundtable focused on tax cuts in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, April 16, 2026.

Trump urges US Jews to observe national Sabbath in honor of 250th US anniversary

"L'Chaim!" forum participants after signing the Mayoral JAHM Commitment, in Savannah, Georgia, April 30, 2026

Mayors from across US kick off Jewish American heritage month at Savannah celebration


KKL-JNF allocates $100,000 to support NYC Israel Parade for the first time

A KKL-JNF delegation, along with other politicians and public figures, will march in the parade.

 Marchers call for the release of hostages in Gaza at the annual Israel parade in New York City, June 2, 2024.Marchers call for the release of hostages in Gaza at the annual Israel parade in New York City, June 2, 2024.

Why does US media not celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month? - opinion

We need Jewish American Heritage Month so we can honor a unique and ancient history, and celebrate the richness of Jewish heritage.

An American Jewish man praying

Over 500 rabbis sign letter rejecting Trump’s antisemitism agenda

The letter was organized by two progressive Jewish groups — the Israel lobby J Street and rabbinic group T’ruah.

 Rabbi Jill Jacobs, with microphone, speaks at a rally for Israeli democracy by Israelis and American Jews outside Israel's consulate in Manhattan,  March 27, 2023.

Sharona Nazarian becomes first Jewish Iranian-American woman mayor in US history

On February 27, 2025, she wrote, "Beverly Hills has always stood against antisemitism and injustice"

 Sharona Nazarian

Jewish Princeton student accused of assault at protest last year is found not guilty

A Jewish Princeton senior and US Army veteran was found not guilty of assaulting a campus security official during a pro-Palestinian protest last year.

 Blair Hall at Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey, 2006.

Mother, two daughters killed by driver with suspended license in Brooklyn's Jewish area

"This was a tragedy of Shakespearean proportions," said Mayor Adams.

An ultra-Orthodox Jewish family walks in a street of Williamsburg in the Brooklyn borough of New York on October 7, 2025

Jewish man sues Oakland cafe for antisemitic discrimination over Star of David hat

This incident only brought to light additional examples of Jerusalem Coffee House celebrating the murder of Jewish people.

 Jerusalem Coffee House in Oakland, CA is currently being sued for refusing to serve a Jewish patron.

Google Calendar no longer shows Holocaust Remembrance Day and Jewish American Heritage Month

Companies across the US have rolled back a range of diversity, equity, and inclusion measures following the Trump administration’s directives against DEI.

 U.S. President Donald Trump signs the Laken Riley Act at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 29, 2025.

Remembering Clinton Bailey, Ben-Gurion interviewer and Bedouin expert

Buffalo-born Dr. Bailey's interview with David Ben-Gurion was the basis of a major film, and he was also the creator of an archive of Bedouin life at the National Library of Israel.

 Clinton Bailey at his Jerusalem home.

Strengthening ties: Gesher meets US leaders to unite Jewish communities

Gesher leaders visit US officials and Jewish students to strengthen Israel-diaspora connections amid the war.

 Pro-Israel students take part in a protest in support of Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, at Columbia University in New York City, US, October 12, 2023.