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Nearly 80% of Jews feel less safe in America after October 7

56% of American Jews changed behavior in the past year over antisemitism fears, survey finds.

Nearly 80% of Jews feel less safe in America after October 7

In the US, some Jews are renewing Jabotinsky's legacy

Betar, a century-old Zionist group is being rebooted — and wants Jews to ‘fight back’ on the street.

In the US, some Jews are renewing Jabotinsky's legacy

Posts that Jews should not be sharing

Too many “voices” of the Jewish people are too new to understand the concept of research and inquiry and how influencers work. Op-ed.

Posts that Jews should not be sharing

Jewish youth group alum named among victims of DC plane crash

Ian Epstein, flight attendant killed in Washington DC plane crash was a Jewish youth group alum.

Jewish youth group alum named among victims of DC plane crash

'Jewish' baseball card collection goes up for auction

Sotheby’s to auction ‘the most complete Jewish baseball card collection in the world.’

'Jewish' baseball card collection goes up for auction

Jewish ace signs record-breaking contract New York Yankees

Jewish ace Max Fried signs $218 million contract with the New York Yankees, breaking records for Jewish players and left-handed pitchers.

Jewish ace signs record-breaking contract New York Yankees

Manischewitz to sponsor Jewish football player

BYU’s star Jewish quarterback Jake Retzlaff scores sponsorship deal with Manischewitz.

Manischewitz to sponsor Jewish football player

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.

'Substantial' discrimination against Jews in US labor market

In first, Orthodox Jew plays in Division I college football game

Sam Salz is likely the first Orthodox Jew to appear in a Division I college football game. 'I’m doing it for my Jewish brothers and sisters.'

In first, Orthodox Jew plays in Division I college football game

San Francisco: Jewish candidate wins race for mayor

Daniel Lurie, Jewish political neophyte and heir to Levi Strauss fortune, wins San Francisco mayoral race.

San Francisco: Jewish candidate wins race for mayor

Where Jews fit in America’s realigned parties

It seems that most Jews, although less than before, still voted for the party that represents the credentialed elites. That they did so while claiming to support social justice doesn’t make sense.

Where Jews fit in America’s realigned parties

All Jews are brothers - in arms

TheTorah commandments to go forth to war when Jewish life in Israel is threatened and the injunction not to stand idly by when your Jewish brother is being killed, these Torah obligations apply to all Jews the world over.

All Jews are brothers - in arms

Jewish-American journalist:

'Jews love Trump and Trump's been nothing but great for Jews'

After interviewing over 350 everyday Americans, independent journalist Nate Friedman speaks with Arutz Sheva about the American people's feelings ahead of the election and why he, as an American, pro-Israel, Jew will be voting for Trump.

'Jews love Trump and Trump's been nothing but great for Jews'

'Trump Tov LaYehudim'

'Yidden for Trump' campaign spreads through Jewish communities

With less than a week to go before Election Day, the town of Teaneck, NJ, is dotted with signs reading 'Trump Tov LaYehudim' - Trump is Good for the Jews and the campaign is spreading to other locations as well.

'Yidden for Trump' campaign spreads through Jewish communities

Dear American Jews, your ‘Never Again’ moment has arrived

If American Jews vote for a president who is so clearly not up to the historic task at hand, they may wake up one day to find that ‘Never Again’ was nothing more than wishful thinking. Op-ed.

Dear American Jews, your ‘Never Again’ moment has arrived

Why a Hamas leader suggested that Trump is Jewish

First of all, Trump is treated like the medieval fictitious pervidious Jew conjured up by Christians. But there is more. Op-ed.

Why a Hamas leader suggested that Trump is Jewish

American Jews in Israel: Cast your votes for the GOP- Like Now!

: It is not enough to root for Trump and against Harris. This election is shaping up to be so close that a solid vote of American Jews in Israel just might help make a difference. You absolutely must vote now. Op-ed.

American Jews in Israel: Cast your votes for the GOP- Like Now!

Kamala loses the Jews

By embracing anti-Israel policies and rhetoric, while failing to stand up to antisemitism from her base, Vice President Kamala Harris alienated many Jews. And her numbers show it. Opinion.

Kamala loses the Jews

Suicidal Jews

It’s hard to be a Jew, and liberal Jews are simply not up to the task. The desperate need to be liked, accepted, admired, and embraced is the historical downfall of weak Jews as they embrace those who would gladly see them dead. Opinion..

Suicidal Jews

Northern Arrows

Demand for donations of IDF gear triples as tensions escalate

Civilian effort to equip Israeli soldiers for war with Hezbollah ratchets up alongside hostilities.

Demand for donations of IDF gear triples as tensions escalate

University of Michigan:

Jewish student beaten after answering 'yes' to, 'Are you Jewish?'

Jewish teen beaten by group of men after responding in the affirmative to a question regarding his Jewishness; police call for witnesses to come forward.

Jewish student beaten after answering 'yes' to, 'Are you Jewish?'

Dear American Jews who vote Democrat

How did we get to a place, less than 100 years after the Shoah, where Jews vote for the Jew haters? They keep them in power. Always trying to rationalize their reasons.

Dear American Jews who vote Democrat

No one--absolutely no one--stops them

No one else does, so we must. We need to train and encourage young American Jews to turn out in really huge numbers prepared to stand their ground. Opinion.

No one--absolutely no one--stops them

Will Biden-Harris respond to terrorist murder of an American Jew?

Not just words of sympathy, but action. Biden-Harris must immediately urge more and stronger attacks on Hamas. Louder. Now. Today. Op-ed.

Will Biden-Harris respond to terrorist murder of an American Jew?

America 2024: Is antisemitism “the point?”

Rather than side unreservedly with Israel after the brutally barbaric onslaught on it, the Democratic party & the Biden administration chose to take unprecedented measures against the elected government of a friendly nation. Opinion.

America 2024: Is antisemitism “the point?”

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.'

'Yeshiva students may study in Israel without worry'

Survey:

US Jews more confident in IDF than Israelis

A new survey shows that American Jews are more confident that Israel will emerge victorious from the war than their Israeli brethren are.

US Jews more confident in IDF than Israelis

Jews of America, why wait?

Why do we in Israel see the danger so clearly while the Jews of America and their Jewish leadership seem not to feel it? Op-ed.

Jews of America, why wait?

Jewish fencer medals in second straight Olympics

Nick Itkin wins bronze in Paris, becoming first of Jewish fencers to medal.

Jewish fencer medals in second straight Olympics

Self-hating Jews

There seems no doubt that there are Jewish funders, in tandem with non-Jewish co-conspirators, who are helping fund some of those bent on destroying the Jewish Homeland. America, alike. Op-ed.

Self-hating Jews

American Jewish leaders:

'American people overwhelmingly support the Jewish state'

As they arrived at a meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, leaders of US Jewish organizations spoke with Arutz Sheva about the American Jewish community's support for Israel.

'American people overwhelmingly support the Jewish state'

Aboard a flight:

Jewish scouts save life of man who suffered cardiac arrest

After 100-mile hike, Jewish Boy Scouts complete CPR rescue on airplane.

Jewish scouts save life of man who suffered cardiac arrest

Religious girl completes Shas:

'Not sure I would've done it if I were a boy'

Meet Elke Bentley, the teenaged girl who read the Talmud in two-and-a-half years.

'Not sure I would've done it if I were a boy'

Are US Jews losing the freedom to gather, speak or walk streets?

While America appears to dismiss the evil coalescing about its Jewish minority; plots to obliterate Israel and Jews, are maturing. Op-ed.

Are US Jews losing the freedom to gather, speak or walk streets?

Do Jews have a future in America?

American Jews are patriotic and loyal to America, contributing in every sector, but what are they getting in return? Op-ed.

Do Jews have a future in America?

Orthodox NYPD recruit to receive top award at police graduation

Allan Pearlman, an Orthodox Jewish NYPD recruit, to receive award for Exceptional Police Duty upon his graduation.

Orthodox NYPD recruit to receive top award at police graduation

US haredim:

'We will appeal curriculum to New York Supreme Court'

After the District Court ruled that yeshivas can be required to include core studies, Agudath Israel of America is expected to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.

'We will appeal curriculum to New York Supreme Court'

Poll: Over 10% of American Jews suffer frequent antisemitism

More than 10% of US Jews say they were frequently mistreated due to their religion, Gallup poll finds.

Poll: Over 10% of American Jews suffer frequent antisemitism

America has broken its promise to the Jews

Repudiating antisemitism at the polls is its last chance to repair the damage. Op-ed.

America has broken its promise to the Jews

A Jewish Brother:

The story of IDF soldier Isaac Nadoff

Meet Isaac Nadoff, an American Jewish hero who left his family to come and fight with his Jewish brothers in Israel.

The story of IDF soldier Isaac Nadoff

Diaspora Jews to the rescue!

When the State of Israel is hard-pressed to defend itself from savage enemies on two fronts, from the north and the south, where are the young Jews of America? Why don’t they come to the rescue?

Diaspora Jews to the rescue!

Jewish man, oldest man in the US, dies at 110

Morrie Markoff, Jewish supercentenarian and oldest man in US, dies at 110.

Jewish man, oldest man in the US, dies at 110

Los Angeles:

Articles including anti-Israel views removed from student paper

LA Jewish day school censors two student newspaper articles on Israel-Hamas war.

Articles including anti-Israel views removed from student paper

Jews for Trump? Can this be?

How can you vote for Biden? Well, they shrug, Biden is flawed, but at least he is not Trump. That’s the answer? That’s the answer. Will they ever wake up? Opinion.

Jews for Trump? Can this be?

New study:

42% of Jews feel unsafe wearing Jewish symbols in public

The survey, commissioned by the American Jewish Committee, found that more than 80% of Jews feel antisemitism is a problem in the United States and say it has grown.

42% of Jews feel unsafe wearing Jewish symbols in public

Denial, bewilderment, and the American Dream

The problem with both kinds of Jew hatred is that they have become socially acceptable. Jews are having a hard time reallizing this. Op-ed.

Denial, bewilderment, and the American Dream

Chicago day school organizes special trip to Israel

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

Chicago day school organizes special trip to Israel

Due to anti-Israel protests:

Survey: Over 60% of Jewish students feel less safe on campus

Many Jewish students say pro-Palestinian encampments make them feel less safe, Hillel survey finds.

Survey: Over 60% of Jewish students feel less safe on campus

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.

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

These last names help locate US Jewish communities

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

These last names help locate US Jewish communities

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.

Majority of US Jews support Rafah operation

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.

Most Muslims don't notice discrimination against Jews

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.

Major US Jewish groups object to federal security funding cuts

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

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

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

'Location upon RSVP':

Here's how some responded to anti-Israel violence

To evade pro-Palestinian protests, some Jewish and Israeli events are keeping their locations low-profile.

Here's how some responded to anti-Israel violence

A non-Jew's reflections on antisemitism in America

The genie of antisemitism in America has left the bottle, and has infected mainstream journalism, academia, and culture. There is only one thing that may work. Opinion.

A non-Jew's reflections on antisemitism in America

Democratic rhetoric takes a perilous turn for Jews

Democratic movers and shakers are grafting antisemitism onto the party’s DNA. Op-ed.

Democratic rhetoric takes a perilous turn for Jews

So who is in charge of America? We really don’t know

So who you gonna call when you need assistance? If, say, you are the prime minister of Israel. Benjamin Netanyahu, and there is urgent business to discuss, you call, but nobody answers. Op-ed.

So who is in charge of America? We really don’t know

Jewish billionaire buys the Baltimore Orioles

Jewish billionaire David Rubenstein buys his hometown Baltimore Orioles.

Jewish billionaire buys the Baltimore Orioles

77 WABC Morning:

Host Sid Rosenberg broadcasts live from Israel

Trip includes visit to site of Nova music festival and kibbutzim near the Gaza border.

Host Sid Rosenberg broadcasts live from Israel