American Jews

Jewish American Heritage Month: US Jews face a unity test - opinion

A history of resilience and belonging, as American Jews face renewed challenges and test their unity in uncertain times.

An American Jewish man praying
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Israel educators must be models - opinion

Dr. David Hasan, the founder of The Gaza Children Village, speaks at Mediterranean Deli in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on April 28, 2026.

A synagogue helped Palestinians raise money for Gaza, and found common ground over falafel

A child wearing a Kippah

Unabashedly proud of being Jewish: A stand against antisemitism in New York City - opinion


Over 300 olim attend community fair in Tel Aviv to connect with local support networks

457 new olim from the United States and Canada moved to Tel Aviv–Yafo in 2025 — a rise of more than 45% over three years.

Tel Aviv community event

America’s Black-Jewish story gets an update on new PBS series featuring Henry Louis Gates

The series explores key moments in the histories of Black and Jewish Americans, and how those moments ran parallel and crossed paths over the past five centuries.

Historian and host Henry Louis Gates Jr. attends a seder in “Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History.”

In 92NY talk, Bret Stephens urges ‘dismantling’ ADL and investing more in Jewish identity

Stephens called for large-scale investment in Jewish day schools, cultural institutions, philanthropy, media, publishing, and religious leadership.

New York Times columnist Bret Stephens delivered the "State of World Jewry" talk at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan, Feb. 1, 2026.

Alt-New Jew: Israeli grit and Diaspora wisdom combined - opinion

Jews must combine the ways of life of both the Diaspora and the Israelis to ensure a safe, strong, and vibrant future.

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Iran FM Araghchi says Trump being ‘dragged’ toward war by 'certain elements'

Abbas Araghchi told CNN that miscalculations could trigger war with the US, while insisting Iran remains open to a deal on nuclear weapons.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks in Istanbul, Turkey, January 30, 2026; illustrative.

A church was targeted in name of justice. Jews know where that leads - opinion

Since the murder of George Floyd at the hands of White police touched off a national firestorm in 2020, Minneapolis-St. Paul has become the symbol of a larger culture war.

Law enforcement officials stand guard, in front of the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, during a protest more than a week after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 17, 2026.

After Alex Pretti killing in Minneapolis, Jewish gun owners confront Second Amendment tensions

The 65-year-old Jewish resident of Los Angeles was also distressed that federal officials said the agents were justified in shooting Alex Pretti because they believed he was armed.

Roberta Tarnove at a shooting event with Bullets & Bagels.

The man who influenced JD Vance, and the shift American Jews cannot miss - comment

Six million Jewish deaths, the most systematic genocide in modern history, and the vice president couldn't bring himself to name the victims or the perpetrators.

US Vice President JD Vance (2ndL) and wife Usha Vance stand in front of the camp's iron gate with the slogan "Arbeit macht frei" ("Work will set you free") as they arrive for a tour of the Dachau Concentration Camp memorial site in Dachau, southern Germany, on February 13, 2025.

CAM weekly antisemitism report: children’s park in Brooklyn targeted with swastikas

The New York City Police Department has launched a hate crime investigation into the incidents.

Summary of Events Over Last Week

Former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin legacy of leadership

Youngkin leaves a legacy of leadership in his state-level fight against Antisemitism

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin addressing the “Faith, Freedom, and Legacy: Honoring Virginia’s Jewish Heritage” dinner, in Richmond, Virginia, May 20, 2025