American Jews![]() Two Jewish brothers recall their journey to the NFLFrom matzo balls to footballs, two Jewish brothers recall their journey to the NFL.![]() Republican giver says Jewish ire forced him to drop TrumpProminent Jewish Republican donor no longer backing Donald Trump, saying his support made him unpopular in Seattle’s Jewish community.![]() US envoy's son has bar mitzvah at his ancestors' shul in PragueU.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic celebrates son’s bar mitzvah in synagogue that his ancestors attended before the Holocaust.![]() Poll: Most Florida Jews support ClintonThe vast majority of Florida Jews will vote for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump, but Orthodox Jews overwhelmingly support Trump.![]() 3 roles that could define Clinton's relations with the JewsExamining what Clinton says and does, and how she makes policy, helps make clear her relationship to Israel and to Jewish Americans.![]() Jewish woman sues county for pulling job offer over ShabbatOrthodox Jewish woman sues Dallas County for allegedly rescinding a job offer over her Shabbat observance.![]() Jewish Navy SEAL wins GOP primary for Missouri governorEric Greitens, a Jewish former Navy SEAL, wins the Republican Party primary for Missouri governor.![]() Does Jewish historian's rejection of Zionism signal trend?Polls show that young Jews are growing more critical of Israeli policy. What to do?![]() Ex-RI Democratic Party chief and close friend of Clintons diesMark Weiner, prominent Rhode Island Democratic fundraiser and close friend of the Clintons, dies at 62.![]() 88-year-old rabbi injured at Coast Guard can sue governmentFederal court ruling will allow an 88-year-old New York rabbi to proceed with a negligence lawsuit against the U.S. government.![]() Democrats scramble for unique message that appeals to JewsDemocrats acknowledge that targeted messaging is a challenge for Jewish voters, particularly young Jewish voters.![]() Detroit advocacy group merging with American Jewish CommitteeJewish Community Relations Council of Metropolitan Detroit merges with the American Jewish Committee.![]() RV association fires Jewish couple who wrote book opposing TrumpJewish husband and wife fired from their job promoting RV travel after writing a book opposing Donald Trump.![]() Jewish man who served in 3 countries' air forces dies at 92Nathan "Gino" Narboni, who volunteered to fly a combat plane during Israel's War of Independence, dies at 92.![]() In Little Rock, woman finds her true faith, Jewish familyDiscovering a Jewish past of which she was wholly unaware, Danette Devlin of Little Rock, Arkansas, has also found family.![]() Beinart joins Jews confronting IDF in HevronDozens of American Jews demonstrate against Israel's presence in Judea and Samaria.![]() INTO THE FRAY: Israel and US liberal JewsThe real reasons for the rift: Incredibly, according to Israel’s “liberal” detractors, the only remedy for Israel’s “democracy deficit” is to establish yet another Muslim-majority tyranny.![]() Republican convention will be short on Jews, long on mysteryTracking prominent Jewish GOPers and Jewish organizational representatives attending the Republican National Convention.![]() After Elie Wiesel, can anyone unite American Jews?Following Elie Wiesel's, is the American Jewish community too divided to unite under any one person’s moral voice?![]() US Jewish leaders briefed after ISIS 'kill list' includes JewsSome 200 Jewish leaders join conference call for security briefing following alarming revelations.![]() Open Orthodox synagogue elects all-female boardOhio congregation becomes what is perhaps the first synagogue calling itself Orthodox to elect an all-female slate of officers.![]() Jewish groups mourn police, urge reform after Dallas shootingsJewish organizations voice anguish over the violence in Dallas that claimed the lives of five police officers.![]() Oldest American dies at 113 -- a month away from birthdayThe oldest American, Goldie Michelson of Worcester, Massachusetts, dies at the age of 113 and 11 months.![]() Man charged with threatening a synagogue in Kansas City40-year-old A charged with threatening a synagogue in suburban Overland Park.![]() 'Reverse Birthright' gives Israelis a look at America's JewsIsraeli graduate students particiapte in a 10-day trip to get to know American Jews.![]() Security threat to Kansas City Jewish community 'resolved'Security threat to the Jewish community of Kansas City "resolved" by local law enforcement.![]() Slamming Muslim ban, Jewish Republicans still split on TrumpJewish Republicans criticizing Trump for his call to ban Muslim immigration, but few Jewish supporters are reconsidering their endorsement.![]() 25-year-old Jewish woman could become youngest in CongressErin Schrode may become the youngest person in the House of Representatives and the youngest woman ever elected to Congress.![]() We need to put the Yizkor back into Memorial DayJewish Federations of North America president opines that American Memorial Day should be more like Israel's Memorial Day.![]() Watch: Lag Ba'Omer celebration showcases Jewish unityJewish Americans say Meron bonfire is the "craziest" they've ever seen.![]() What's the future of American Jewry?Knesset Committee holds hearing on the symbiosis between Israel and American Jews - and how one can save the other.![]() Hikind honors leader for bridging Jewish, Muslim communitiesNY Assemblyman honors local leader Abu Naser Khaliquzzaman for his dedication to bridging Jewish and Muslim communities.![]() Jewish groups join efforts to defend Muslims from discriminationJewish groups join efforts to stop anti-Muslim discrimination in the United States.![]() Auschwitz survivor and longtime NY Jewish leader dies at 92Ernest (Ernie) Michel, who survived Auschwitz and a forced death march, dies at 92.![]() What we know, and don't know, about how Jews voted in New YorkSome scant concrete data about how Jews voted in the presidential primaries in New York.![]() Pollard attorney, prominent Jews, hosting Cruz fundraiserAbout half of the sponsors of a New York fundraiser for Ted Cruz’ are prominent pro-Israel and Republican Jewish figures.![]() Bill Clinton stumps for Hillary at Jewish nursing home in BronxFormer President visits RiverSpring Health senior care home in the Bronx to discuss his wife's record on Israel.![]() Fearing Trump, Republican Jews give Cruz another lookAmerican Jews come away from Las Vegas event with more knowledge about Ted Cruz.![]() Poll: American Jews have unfavorable view of Trump and CruzNew Gallup poll finds 72 percent of Jewish Americans have an unfavorable view of Cruz and Trump.![]() Mezuzah stolen from Manhattan homeRabbi says New York police refused to process a complaint after a mezuzah was stolen from his Manhattan home, claims he is not the first.![]() Egyptian President meets American Jewish leaders in CairoPresident Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi has productive discussion with the leaders of the Conference of Presidents.![]() Before it battles BDS, American Jewry must combat ignoranceVeteran US-Jewish leader Malcolm Hoenlein on building bridges between Israel and US Jews, fighting ignorance, and a fateful US election.![]() Samaria activist takes on Jewish BDS supporters'When some Jews start solely accusing Israel, then something bad is happening to them,' Ezri Tubi charges in latest pro-Israel clip.![]() Poll: Americans less religious; mixed news for JewsReligious practices nationwide on the decline - but Jewish observance on the rise, report indicates.![]() Jeb Bush Enlists Jewish Support TeamProminent US Jews, including former Congressman Eric Cantor, will help the presidential candidate raise funds from within Jewish community.![]() Leading US-Jewish Org: 'Obama-Iran Deal is On; We Must Unite'Conference of Presidents calls for unity for the "day after," essentially conceding in the fight against the Obama-Iran nuclear deal.![]() Obama 'Ready to Meet with Netanyahu'In annual phone call with American rabbis, President Obama says he's ready to meet Israel's PM at the UN General Assembly.![]() Biden Tells Jewish Leaders: Iran Deal Makes Israel a Safer PlaceVice President meets Jewish leaders in south Florida, says he is confident nuclear deal would halt Iran's capability to develop a bomb.![]() Dialoguing While Drifting Apart: American Jews and IsraelWhy the average American Jew still supports Obama.![]() Obama to Address North American Jews on Iran DealPresident Obama to participate in a live webcast on Iran deal with Jews from the United States and Canada.![]() Schindler's List Producer Rejects Hollywood Support of Iran DealGerald Molen responds to Hollywood Jews who expressed support for Iran deal, argues Iran cannot be trusted.![]() Energy Secretary: Iran Deal Makes it Easier to Fight TerrorEnergy Secretary Ernest Moniz tells American Jews that the nuclear deal makes it easier to confront Iran's support for terrorism.![]() Prominent Hollywood Jews Support Iran Deal98 prominent members of the LA Jewish community, most with ties to Hollywood, release open letter supporting the nuclear agreement.![]() Even American Jews Oppose Iran Deal, by 2-1 MarginSurvey shows that 45% of Jews oppose (22% in favor). Americans in general are even more opposed.![]() Despite Obama's Efforts, Jewish Group Rejects Iran DealAmerican Jewish Committee says it concluded overwhelmingly it must oppose Iran nuclear deal.![]() Netanyahu to Address American Jewish Groups Over Iran DealOver 100 Jewish groups to engage in dialogue over Iran with the PM in special web address; Kerry sent to counter Israeli efforts.![]() Jewish Democrats Must Choose Obama or IsraelJewish Democratic legislators face conflicts of loyalty after right, left-wing Jewish groups call for opposition to Iran nuclear deal. |