Jews in America

The scourge that is anti-Israel US politicians - opinion

Drew Warshaw is running for the position of New York comptroller, but when discussing Israel bonds, he’s getting his facts wrong

CHERRY TREES blossom in New York City in April.
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

Never is Now Summit 2025

Never is now: Global leaders convene to confront the surge in antisemitism

The crowded "Hebrew district" of New York's Lower East Side, c. 1907.

A century before Trump targeted Somalis, Jews faced politics of blame 


Donald Trump among Republican Jewish Coalition conference attendees

Presidential contenders appearing at the conference include Mike Pence, Nikki Haley, Mike Pompeo, Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie, Ted Cruz, and the former president, Donald Trump.

Former US President Donald Trump speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, US February 28, 2021.

Israel Arbeiter, driver of Holocaust memory in Boston, dies at 96

A passionate advocate for Holocaust survivor justice and Holocaust education, Israel “Izzy” Arbeiter founded a Boston-based Holocaust memorial and organization for local survivors.

Remembrance candle

Max Fried pitches Atlanta Braves to first World Series win in 26 years

Max Fried pitches in a game for the Atlanta Braves against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Aug. 9, 2020

Illinois, Iowa Jewish communities share rabbi, synagogue

Today 400 to 500 Jews live in the 'Quad-City' area, which comprises the states of Iowa and Illinois.

 The now vacant Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh.

Fired NY Rabbi says accusations of synagogue coup are 'hurtful'

Schneier’s allies accused Goldschmidt of inappropriately sharing synagogue members’ email addresses and of orchestrating a coup to replace Schneier, 91, who has led the synagogue for nearly 60 years.

 Park East Synagogue

Jay Black of ‘Jay and The Americans’ dead at 82

Jay Black is survived by three sons, a daughter and five grandchildren.

 JAY BLACK and his music group, Jay and the Americans

Drunken duo kicks, punches Jewish man in Brooklyn

A violent attack on a Jewish man is the latest among a string of antisemitic attacks across Brooklyn.

A man walks past an Orthodox yeshiva in Brooklyn, Sept. 29, 2020.

Larry David gives Jon Hamm a Yiddish lesson in ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm'

The episode offered a case study in why “Curb” has been called “the most Jewish comedy show ever” and suggests that Larry David, its writer, producer and star, has no intention of ceding that mantle.

Comedian Larry David

Meet the Jewish woman guiding one of the US' largest liberal donor groups

Melding Jewish expression with social justice was embedded in her upbringing in suburban Detroit, Shifman said, where she grew up in a Conservative Jewish home.

Terrence Floyd, brother of the late George Floyd who was killed by a police officer, reacts during the unveiling event of Floyd's statue, as part of Juneteenth celebrations, in Brooklyn, New York, US, June 19, 2021.

Holding up a mirror to the Jewish people - where do we go from here?

So unlike in the past, a Jew who wants to be in tune with prevailing American realities would celebrate his ethnological national affiliation, which is Zionism.

 Pro-Palestinian supporters demonstrate across the street from the Israeli Consulate in New York City