American Jews

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.

Attendees at the Michigan Jewish Democratic Caucus “Summer Simcha” event listen to Jewish congressional candidate Jeremy Moss ahead of the midterms in Birmingham, Mich., Aug. 30, 2026.
A mixed Israeli and US flag is seen near Israel's northern border with Lebanon, as seen from a position on the Israeli side of the border, April 29, 2026

The 'Israel controls America' myth has a long history - and an antisemitic foundation - opinion

ANTONY BLINKEN (left) and Mike Pompeo speak at the Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly in Washington this week.

Editor’s Notes: At the GA, American Jews worry about the future of the Democratic Party

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump meet at the White House, July 28, 2026.

Israel's bipartisan support in Washington has become a casualty of Netanyahu - opinion


American Jewish Congress launches initiative to strengthen Black-Jewish relations

The 500-member delegation’s ‘Unfinished Business’ pilgrimage was inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.’s planned 1967 visit to Israel, which never took place.

American Jewish Congress President Daniel Rosen address hundreds of Black Christian leaders in Jerusalem.

Over 2,000 Jews urge Israel's opposition to unite and form 'coalition of change' with Arab parties

The letter itself was addressed to Yashar's Eisenkot, B'Yachad's Bennett and Lapid, The Democrats' Golan, Yisrael Beytenu's Liberman, Ra'am's Abbas, and The Joint List's Jabareen.

British Jews and Zionists hold a pro-Israel protest in London, including flying British, Israeli, and combination flags, October 2026; illustrative.

Jewish Democratic support weakened slightly in midterms - poll

The survey from the Jewish Electorate Institute, a nonpartisan think tank that often works with Democrats, was the latest data pointing to simmering Jewish discomfort with the party.

Attendees at the Michigan Jewish Democratic Caucus “Summer Simcha” event listen to Jewish congressional candidate Jeremy Moss ahead of the midterms in Birmingham, Mich., Aug. 30, 2026.

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.

Illustrative: A single blue balloon separated from a bunch.

Who is Stephen Miller, the Jewish conservative promoted to Trump’s new chief of staff? - explainer

Rather than moderating his policies after the electoral setback, Trump is promoting one of his most uncompromising architects.

US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance make an announcement in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington Tuesday, 20th October 2026

The enigma of Robert Oppenheimer: New biography revisits the man behind the atomic bomb - review

Oppenheimer died in 1967. The popularity of the 2023 film, 'Oppenheimer', written and directed by Christopher Nolan, supports journalist David Rieff's claim that the “spell he cast has not waned.”

 J. Robert Oppenheimer at the Guest Lodge, Oak Ridge, in 1946.

El-Sayed lost Jewish support over Israel, antisemitism, but got over 50% of Jewish votes - report

“One of the big issues of disagreement that kept showing up when it came to the Jewish community was my position on Israel,” El-Sayed told Politico.

Democratic US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to the press in the spin room after taking part in a debate with Republican rival candidate Mike Rogers, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, US, October 8, 2026.

Democracy was top Jewish voter concern in midterms, not Israel or antisemitism - poll

The liberal Jewish Middle East policy group released its poll of national Jewish voters, which surveyed 800 people from October 28 to November 3.

People vote at North Quincy High School on November 3, 2026.

'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.

 The National Menorah stands during the start of Hanukkah, during a ceremony on the Ellipse near the White House on Christmas Day in Washington, U.S., December 25, 2024.

MDA paramedics partner with SCN to train Jewish security leaders

The session marked the first time the organization trained the Security Director Network, a professional body composed of security directors who oversee standards-based security operations.

MDA paramedics partner with SCN to train North American Jewish security leaders