Jewish Americans

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.”

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

Michigan Democrats nominate Eli Savit, progressive Jewish prosecutor, for state attorney general

A crowd packs the United Center for the Democratic National Convention, Chicago, Aug. 21, 2024.

Democrats to weigh resolution condemning AIPAC, fueling concerns of antisemitism

A controversial pro-Palestinian mural in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, depicting a Jewish star turning into a swastika, put up by a Palestinian business owner on Sept. 14, 2024.

Milwaukee rabbi and son ordered to pay $1,000 to muralist who reportedly praised Hamas in court


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.

'Jews are going to die': Kippah knocked off head of 11-year-old son of Jewish activist

"I want to protect him but know I can’t," Shai Albrecht told the Jerusalem Post. "It’s what nightmares are made of."

 Shai Albrecht and her son, Aryeh

Cornell president’s leaked criticism of Gaza class prompts new row over academic freedom

After JTA published the president’s correspondence, faculty accused him of inappropriate scrutiny.

Cornell University sign

Trump’s Jewish outreach chief on President-elect's vision for US-Israel relations - exclusive

Trump aims to boost Jewish voter support to 40%, advisor Yehuda Kaploun shares exclusive insights with 'The Jerusalem Post'.

 Yehuda Kaploun and Donald Trump.