American Jewry

Goodbye, Philip

Woman who led rebuilding of New Orleans synagogue dies

Jackie Gothard, who led rebuilding of New Orleans congregation after Hurricane Katrina, dies at 83.

Two-State delusion divides American and Israeli Jews

Muslims to outnumber Jews in US by 2040

While size of US Jewish population stagnates, number of US Muslims set to double by 2040.

When the local synagogue dies

A Rust Belt synagogue 'runs out of people' and gathers to bury its past.

WZO: Anti-Semitism on the rise in the US

World Zionist Organization survey shows spike in anti-Semitism in the US over past year.

Report: PM considering firing Hotovely

Netanyahu reportedly examining how to legally fire Hotovely following her statements on US Jewry. 'Don't put the government in hot water.'

Left demands Deputy Minister Hotovely's suspension

MKs push PM to suspend Hotovely for comments on American Jews, suggesting Diaspora Jews fail to understand Israel's predicament.

Hotovely clarifies 'American Jews' remarks

MK Hotovely said in interview 'American Jews live comfortably and don't understand Israeli reality.' Prime Minister distances himself.

'The price of loyalty: who's dividing the Jewish people and why'?

'Time for American Jews to pick a side'

Leftist leader calls on American Jews to shun Israeli Consul General over his pro-settlement views.

Shuttered Bronx synagogue becomes a dumping ground

After Bronx synagogue closes down, neighborhood residents dump trash on the property - then complain to municipality.

'Reform Jews, stay in America and don't interfere here'

Haredi MK praises PM's decision to freeze Western Wall plan, calls on Reform Jews to stay in US - and out of Israeli politics.

'Relationship with American Jews is strategic'

Foreign Affairs and Defense Chair: 'Connection between American Jewry and State of Israel strategic-to-existential asset; turbo strategic.'

Is there a future for non-Orthodox American Jewry?

New study shows American Jews marrying later or not at all, having fewer children, and intermarrying at a high rate.

American Jewish population rapidly becoming more Orthodox

Pew Center Survey shows rapid climb in the percentage of US Orthodox Jews - and their influence goes beyond their numbers.

4 major Jewish groups to skip Hanukkah party at Trump hotel

Four Jewish organizations will not attend a Hanukkah party co-hosted by the Conference of Presidents at a hotel owned by Donald Trump.

The day the music died for Jewish American Liberals.

Taking the BDS battle to summer camps

Former MK Dov Lipman goes on summer camp tour in the US to teach campers about the fight against BDS and its crucial importance.

American Jews strongest backers of gay marriage, abortion

Poll finds Jews most libertine religious group in America, more likely to support abortion and gay marriage than those without religion.

Watch: Israel honors 100 years of American Jewry’s contributions

The Knesset salutes American Jewry's longstanding contribution to Israel.

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.

Middle America Orthodox: Beth Israel in Omaha

Take a map of North America, find the precise center, and you'll find the physical center of Orthodox Judaism in the United States...

Mixed-up Jews

Should American Jews celebrate Thanksgiving?

Susie Fishbein, bestselling author of 'Kosher By Design' cookbooks, discusses Thanksgiving from a Jewish perspective.

'If Reform is kept out, US Jews will drop support of Israel'

US Jewish coalition visits to pressure Israel to create non-observant 'alternatives' to Chief Rabbinate; 'Judaism a universal matter.'

Poll: Americans less religious; mixed news for Jews

Religious practices nationwide on the decline - but Jewish observance on the rise, report indicates.

Study Shows Anti-Semitism Rampant on US College Campuses

54% of Jewish American students experienced anti-Semitism in 2014 - regardless of denomination and affiliation.

Changes in American Jewish Identity

Letter Urging US Universities to Protect Jewish Students

14 organizations unite to send letter calling on US colleges and universities to protect Jewish students from anti-Semitic harassment.