Jewish Americans
A narrowed Michigan Democratic Senate race leaves Jewish voters with a stark choice
Following Mallory McMorrow's suspension of her US Senate campaign, two candidates with opposing visions of the Democratic Party's future, particularly on Israel policy, remain.
As America turns 250, Jews shouldn’t mistake it for just another exile - opinion
Damascus synagogue tours highlight renewed interest in Syrian Jewish history and diaspora ties
After Santa Monica attack, setting dog to bite Jewish victim, man charged but not with hate crime
Echoes of Bob Dylan in Chelsea, New York: A journey through the soundtrack of an era
Somewhere beneath the polished surfaces and modern soundtrack, New York still carries that same hunger, movement, and endless possibility that Dylan must have felt when he first wandered downtown.
Betsy Berns Korn reelected Conference of Presidents chair, Matthew Bronfman named chair-elect
Betsy Berns Korn will serve a second one-year term beginning June 1, while Hillel International Board of Governors Chair Matthew Bronfman was approved as chair-elect.
CAM launches first ever American Jewish Mayors Association to end silence on antisemitism
Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner, “We have a responsibility to confront antisemitism, defend democratic values, and ensure every resident feels safe in our communities.”
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.
NYC anti-Israel activists with Hezbollah flags protest against synagogue's Israel real estate event
"Brick by brick, wall by wall, Zionism will fall," masked activists chanted during the protest, according to videos posted by demonstrators.
Trump urges US Jews to observe national Sabbath in honor of 250th US anniversary
The suggestion was made during his Jewish American Heritage Month proclamation on Monday.
Mayors from across US kick off Jewish American heritage month at Savannah celebration
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson noted, “Savannah was founded in February 1733, and Jews came in July. We’ve been able not only to co-exist but also be better because of each other.”
Michigan Democrats nominate Eli Savit, progressive Jewish prosecutor, for state attorney general
Eli Savit beat out another county prosecutor for the chance to succeed Dana Nessel, the state’s current AG, who is also a Jewish Democrat.
Democrats to weigh resolution condemning AIPAC, fueling concerns of antisemitism
Democrats propose a resolution condemning AIPAC’s influence in elections, amid concerns that vilifying the group could fuel antisemitism while questioning its political power.
Milwaukee rabbi and son ordered to pay $1,000 to muralist who reportedly praised Hamas in court
“What we did was illegal and needed to be answered," said Zechariah “Zee” Mehler, who also explained that he saw a very strong response from the city against antisemitism.
