Jewish Americans

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.

Eli Savit.
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

CLOTHING DESIGNER Charlotte Johnson with a 1965 Barbie doll.

'Playmakers': How Jews shaped the American Dream through toys and teddy bears - review


With presidential tickets now set, which way are US Jews leaning? - analysis

Harris maintains a narrow lead among Jewish voters, with 52.7% favoring her, compared to 45.9% for Trump.

 DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL candidate and US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at an election campaign event in Atlanta, on Tuesday. Looking to end the war in Gaza is understandable, but wanting Hamas to stay in power is not, the writer argues.

In ‘The Singer Sisters,’ a Jewish folk music family makes it big from Greenwich to Lilith Fair

Sarah Seltzer sheds light on her recently published novel, embracing the depth of Jewish American culture with the highlights of 60s rock.

 Author and native New Yorker Sarah Seltzer, left, and the cover of her debut novel "The Singer Sisters."

Kamala Harris's VP? Tim Walz’s record on Israel, Holocaust education and antisemitism

After Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, Walz ordered flags in the state to be flown at half-mast, and criticized both the attack and those who chose not to condemn it.

 Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a press conference regarding new gun legislation at City Hall in Bloomington, Minnesota, Aug. 1, 2024.

US women's foil squad takes gold in Paris Olympics

Maia Weintraub and Jackie Dubrovich are among an outsized crop of Jewish fencers on the United States’ Paris team.

 Lauren Scruggs, Maia Weintraub and Jackie Dubrovich of Team United States celebrate winning against Italy during the fencing women's foil team gold medal match at the Paris Olympics, Aug. 1, 2024

Meet JD Vance’s Jewish chief of staff, Jacob Reses

Reses is poised for an important role in the next administration, should Trump win, and a chance to put his ideas into action at the highest level of government.

 Jacob Reses, second from the left, accompanies J.D. Vance to a meeting with Senate Republicans at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. on Nov. 16, 2022.

Trump’s support among Jews surpassing Reagan levels, says philanthropist Harley Lippman

Harley Lippman explores Trump's growing support among Jewish voters and its implications for US-Israel relations.

 PHOTO of Harley Lippman.

American Jews threatening to cut off Israeli haredim who don't draft is a mistake - opinion

American Jews in particular are allergic to injustice, and to them, haredim should not sleep soundly under the blanket of IDF without lifting a finger themselves.

 Police officers in Bnei Brak, Israel use water cannons as haredi Orthodox Jewish men block a main highway to protest efforts to allow the state to draft Haredi yeshiva students into military service, June 2, 2024.

American Jews hope Benjamin Netanyahu’s DC visit boosts bipartisan support for Israel - interview

“While some see Netanyahu as a polarizing figure, this is an opportunity that he could seize."

 (L-R): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Joe Biden; Israel's 'Wing of Zion' aircraft is seen.

Biden’s exit positions Doug Emhoff to become the first Jewish White House spouse

Since he came into the role in 2021, Emhoff has especially leaned into his position’s Jewish aspects, from lighting a menorah in the official residence to focusing on antisemitism.

 US SECOND Gentleman Douglas Emhoff speaks at a meeting of special envoys and coordinators on combating antisemitism, in Berlin, earlier this year.

J. D. Vance’s astonishing journey to the top of Republicanism - opinion

J.D. Vance's extraordinary journey from a harsh childhood to being the Republican vice-presidential nominee highlights resilience, family influence, and the potential for transformative leadership.

 VICE PRESIDENTIAL nominee J.D. Vance stands at the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, last week. His life was literally saved by his Hillbilly grandparents, the writer notes.