American Jewry

Disaster Averted:

Connecticut man arrested for trying to kidnap Jewish girl

Waterbury police arrested a 37-year-old man who allegedly attempted to lure an 8-year-old Jewish girl into his vehicle.

1st-ever Solomon Schechter school in North America goes Orthodox

Solomon Schechter of Queens, New York, the first-ever school to take on the iconic name, rebrands as an Orthodox day school.

Poll:

64% of Jewish women in USA fear expressing their Judaism

A new survey reveals that 64% of Jewish women in the US feel that anti-Semitism affects their daily life, with 62% feeling insecure due to their Jewish identity.

Diaspora Jewry needs to develop a spine

American and Australian Jewry are too set in their political ways to pull their heads out of the sand. Opinion.

New survey reveals:

'Substantial' discrimination against Jews in US labor market

Jewish Americans have 24-percent harder time applying to jobs; Israeli Americans have a 39-percent harder time, new study finds.

In defense of fellow gentiles

Many misguided Jews have helped legitimize and fuel gentile envy and resentment, which can have tragic consequences for millions of Jews. You need only look at "Bougie" Ya'alon, let along Jewish American progressives. Opinion.

Thanksgiving Day:

Time to take an honest look at US Jewry

On this Thanksgiving Day, it looks like American Jewry is not going anywhere.

The FBI must protect American Jewry

An open letter to F.B.I. Director, Christopher Wray, as we stand at the crossroads where one direction leads to a free, safe America and the other to one of prejudice and mayhem. Opinion.

NY library reveals a lost world of Yiddish music

How the NY Public Library acquired a ‘treasure trove’ of Jewish and Yiddish music.

Pres. Herzog at GA:

Trump is a champion of peace and cooperation in our region

Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks at the JFNA General Assembly, offering a message of unity and hope, and asking that the hostages in Gaza not be forgotten.

Lost Millenial Rabbis

The declining demand for rabbis leaves many highly gifted and qualified Modern Orthodox would-be-pulpit-rabbis seeking employment options that are non-rabbinic, or moving to Israel.

Majority of US Jews:

IDF operations against Hezbollah are not forceful enough

The Voice of the Jewish People index shows a sharp increase in the percentage of US Jews who view Kamala Harris as a pro-Israel presidential candidate.

Leading rabbi:

'Yeshiva students may study in Israel without worry'

Rabbi Moshe Sternbuch, leading rabbi of the Eida Haharedit in Jerusalem, says yeshiva students who come to study Torah in Israel will bring more merits. 'Nothing bad will happen to them.'

Israeli envoy: ‘Pro-terror’ protests should worry all New Yorkers

Radical Islamists 'don’t want to live in peace with us — they want to live instead of us,' Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis says.

US government spends record sum to secure religious institutions

US government spends record $454 million to secure religious institutions amid rising antisemitism.

We are looking for Moses in all the wrong places

Will American Jews finally make a break from the past and make demands to end the threat we face from the Biden administration that is determined to push Israel into the sea? Op-ed.

Decolonize Israel

The Jewish world must see Israel as it’s home to be protected, not as a commodity to be exploited. Op-ed.

A turning point for American Jews

This may be the most significant turning point since the 1930s, when US Jews failed to mobilize a communal response to the Holocaust. Opinion.

Chicago day school organizes special trip to Israel

How this Jewish Chicago day school pulled off a last-minute, multi-generational Israel service trip.

Survey:

Majority of US Jews see Israel's actions in Gaza as 'acceptable'

JPPI’s Voice of the Jewish People Index survey reveals: Campus protests heighten sense of anti-Jewish discrimination in US, while Jewish support for President Biden holds strong.

Silence Is despicable: History Is repeating itself

The Jewish people are strong and we must teach our kids in America to be strong today, and show them pride and power. Israeli kids know that. Opinion.

Anti-Defamation League:

New Record in antisemitic incidents in the US

A massive spike was recorded after the events of October 7; the number of campus incidents tripled, threats to blow up Jewish institutions increased tenfold.

Report reveals:

American Jews donated more since 7/10 than during the Six Day War

Donations to Israel since Oct. 7 top $1.4 billion, Israeli government report concludes.

These last names help locate US Jewish communities

The secret list of 29 names that helps pollsters find American Jews.

Despite admin's opposition

Majority of US Jews support Rafah operation

A poll by JPPI found that American Jews are in consensus about the need for Israel to operate in Rafah. A majority also says Senator Chuck Schumer had no place to call for elections in Israel.

New poll shows:

Most Muslims don't notice discrimination against Jews

Most Americans and nearly all American Jews say antisemitism has risen since Oct. 7, survey finds.

Major US Jewish groups object to federal security funding cuts

'These funds are not just grants; they are lifelines that have fortified vital institutions against hate and violence,' Jewish groups stress.

In the Catskills, once-bustling Nevele Grande Hotel burns down

The Borscht Belt is burning: In the Catskills, abandoned resorts keep catching fire.

US lawmakers propose:

Museum on history of American Jewry to join Smithsonian

US Jewish history museum may become part of the Smithsonian 4 years after surviving bankruptcy.

A soldier’s perspective on World Jewry

The greatest boost of strength I can receive as a soldier is the knowledge that what I’m doing is inspiring those around me to want to take part in what we’re building as well. Op-ed.

Rabbi Matisyahu Chaim Salomon, BMG mashgiach, passes away

US Jewry mourns passing of Rabbi Matisyahu Chaim Salomon, mashgiach of Lakewood's Bais Medrash Govoha.

Newly-minted Hall of Famer:

'A Jew can be literally anything if we set our mind to it'

Maxwell Jacob Friedman — the latest pro wrestler in the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame — is glad to be seen as a strong Jew.

Illinois:

Program that helped families with day school tuition ends

Illinois tax credit program for private schools set to end, upsetting Jewish advocates.

Tens of thousands arrive in Washington ahead of pro-Israel rally

Planes, trains and bus caravans: Ahead of mass pro-Israel rally, tens of thousands of Jews are descending on Washington.

On National Mall:

Jewish organizations announce march for Israel

Event will bring together communities from across USA, show strong solidarity with Israel, & demand immediate release of remaining hostages.

'Beading our way through pain'

Ohio's donation to Israel's Gaza border communities

In Columbus, Ohio, Jews and non-Jews raise over $20,000, selling homemade bracelets to help locate missing and kidnapped & support families.

American/Israeli Jews’s MAD: mutually assured delusion

When I began to sift through the has-been Israeli generals’ and politicians’ double-speak I undersood that they were total frauds. Opinion.

Communal effort:

Planeload of donated medical supplies arrives in Israel

El Al Dreamliner carrying first aid gear, medical equipment donated by Jews across the USA.

The Top 3 Cities for Thriving Jewish Communities

What cities in the US are the best places for Jewish families to settle down?

Rhode Island: Judge okays eviction of Touro Synagogue tenants

NY congregation can evict tenants of historic Touro Synagogue, Rhode Island judge rules.

Judea-Samaria Is forever, but Modern Orthodoxy in America is not

While Israel is secure and forever, peril faces American Jewry. The fault lines extend into “Modern Orthodoxy”:Op-ed.

Where are the 20 and 30-year olds?

Where is the generation of American Jewry that is expected to be leaders? Where’s their vision for the future? Their ideology? Op-ed.

Yankees outfielder credits Jewish father for career success

Yankee Harrison Bader talks baseball over matzah ball soup and pastrami at Liebman’s Deli.

New study: Hebrew school enrollment down by nearly half

Hebrew school enrollment across US down by nearly half since 2006, report says.

Op-Ed

How blind can we be?

Jew-hatred is clearly sprayed on the wall in grafitti. Open your eyes, Diaspora Jewry. Op-ed.

What the rioting left fails to see

The attempted criminalization of Israel and Jews will continue even if the judiciary’s power is limited.Op-ed.

Op-ed:

5 ways US Jews can help Israel, by helping ourselves

While Israel has many challenges and flaws, a sober look at the dissipating state of American Jewry should evoke even greater alarm. Op-ed.

A Hanukkah Carol

From the ghost of Hanukkah past all the way to the ghost of Hanukkah future, an American Jew has a look at American Jewry today Story.

In memory of Rabbi Chaim Druckman

He taught the generation he shepherded that light would emerge from tribulation just as dawn follows the deep darkness of night.Op-ed.

Judging a Court by its system: Interview with MK Simcha Rothman

Answers to crucial questions, such as how the Israeli justice system differs from the American one. Interview.

Life in the “Jewish Twilight Zone”

The phrase “Jewish Twilight Zone” signifies that threats to Jewish life simultaneously represent a warning signal to society at large.Op-ed.

A new security device might help prevent synagogue attacks

New security measures for Orthodox synagogues will alert them to threats, even on Shabbat.

Will the Jewish establishment finally debate its critics?

America’s Jewish leaders have failed and must be held accountable.The fundamental reason is delusional, utopian thinking Op-ed.

Rav Yitzchok Hutner's Relationships with America's Gedolim

Part three of The Changing of an Era. (Links to previous parts at the beginning of the article.) Note: "Gedolim" refers to Great Rabbis.

Survey of Jewish LA reveals growing, more engaged community

When the results of the population survey of Jewish LA came in, Rabbi Noah Farkas was stunned by the data on Jewish identity and affiliation

Jewish voters, what will it take to wake you up?

Democrat Jews, do you see the handwriting on the wall? It is being written in your Israeli brothers' blood. Op-ed.

Interactive website aims to expand knowledge of US Jewry

Introduced during Jewish American Heritage Month, updated platform advances aims to cultivate closer Israel-American Jewry ties.

Arabs in Israel, Jews in America

Jews never will be equal in America as Jews. As people, yes. As Jews, never. Arabs will feel that way in Israel. It's not surprising. Op-ed.

How a small town family shaped my views on the Jewish Community

A courageous voice for the tolerance and noble purpose that made America great and that should characterize its leaders. Op-ed.

Holiday memories

We all feel that it is not only those who are present that are commemorating the holiday, but also those who are no longer with us,