Jews in America
As Mamdani’s victory reverberates beyond NYC, Jews must choose solidarity over shock - opinion
Elected on anti-Zionist rhetoric, Mamdani causes fear. The Jewish community must reject panic and pursue a strategy: fortify institutions, organize for safety, and advocate without illusions.
‘Jewish safety’ isn’t one thing. Let’s stop reducing a million NYers to a single concern - opinion
Jerusalemites react to NYC Mayor Mamdani's win with skepticism, concern for Diaspora Jews - feature
Anti-Israel activists storm Toronto student event with IDF veterans, one wounded
Jewish NYC vote breakdown: 63% for Cuomo, 33% for Mamdani in mayoral race
Mamdani became the first Muslim to be elected as New York CIty's mayor. Still, he did so by capitalizing on support from voters with no religious affiliation.
It’s time to break the old conception of the US Jewish ‘minority mindset’
US Jews need to make it visible that you cannot build it on a doctrine that rejects human pluralism. The answer is not to jeer them or to deny their solidarity with Palestinian civilians.
Netanyahu’s government is alienating Israel’s lifeline in Washington - opinion
Netanyahu’s policies are alienating American Jews, threatening Israel’s key support in Washington and risking its diplomatic future.
For the First Time: U.S. and Canadian mayors summit against Antisemitism
Israeli representative, Head of the Binyamin Regional Council and Chairman of the Yesha Council: "Launch a joint initiative to ban BDS."
We asked Jewish leaders about their priorities under a second Trump term - opinion
Jewish nonprofit leaders express diverse reactions to Trump’s presidency, highlighting key priorities on immigration, antisemitism, LGBTQ+ rights, and more.
Netanyahu extends Washington ambassador Michael Herzog’s term until January
Herzog, the 69-year-old brother of President Isaac Herzog, is a retired Brig.-Gen., former military secretary, and head of staff for defense ministers Shaul Mofaz and Ehud Barak.
Chicago Jews and Hindus unite in protest against violence in Bangladesh
Jewish and Hindu activists in Chicago joined forces to protest against Islamic extremism, terrorism, and violence in Bangladesh amongst pro-Palestinian protests nearby.
Donald Trump is not a friend of the Jews - opinion
Donald Trump's strategic maneuvers blocked Josh Shapiro from becoming Kamala Harris's VP pick.
A strong American Jewry contributes to a strong Israel - opinion
On October 7, the heartbeats of Jews around the world became synchronized. We in the American Jewish community continue to stand by the people of Israel.
Two proud Jews compete for Virginia Democratic congressional primary
Asked why they have been upfront with their Jewish identities while campaigning, both Helmer and Filler-Corn claimed they were driven by their personal experiences with antisemitism.
US Jewish history museum may become part of the Smithsonian
On Wednesday, a bipartisan slate of lawmakers introduced legislation to study whether the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, in Philadelphia, could become part of the Smithsonian.
