American Jewry

Recap:

The Jewish American Heritage Month 2026 Capitol Hill Celebration

Watch how US lawmakers celebrated the country's centuries of history with the Jewish people.

Can America keep the Covenant?

As America nears its 250th anniversary, the question is not whether the nation deserves applause for what it has achieved. It does. The question is whether Americans still understand and believe in what made those achievements possible. Review.

Iowa honors Jewish heritage amid antisemitism concerns

Iowa governor honors Jewish heritage and fight against antisemitism at historic event.

The choice:

The mitzvah of Yishuv Eretz Yisrael or a false sense of security?

Do not confuse a favorable historical moment, one which seems to be disappearing, with a covenantal destination. The American Jewish community has mistaken comfort for destiny.Op-ed.

The Jewish American 'conseptziya' vs. the Israeli 'conseptziya'

Israelis talk of the flawed understanding of reality that allowed October 7 to occur, but US Jews labored no less under a flawed understanding of their own reality. How did this happen and what can be done? Opinion.

ADL reveals:

American Jews targeted an average of 17 times per day

Anti-Defamation League records historic high in antisemitic assaults and attacks with deadly weapons in 2025, third-highest year for overall antisemitic incidents.

Jewish man assaulted outside LA synagogue

A Jewish man was attacked outside a synagogue in Los Angeles in what police are investigating as a possible hate crime.

Jewish leaders urge Congress action on antisemitism

Advocates from communities hit by violent incidents call for increased security funding and new legislation to protect synagogues and faith institutions across the US.

Alan Dershowitz joins Republican party

After more than six decades in the Democratic party, senior Jewish‑American jurist Alan Dershowitz announces he is switching to the Republican party.

Jewish charter school backers sue Oklahoma over religious ban

Backers of Jewish school file federal lawsuit challenging Oklahoma’s ban on religious charter schools.

Jewish leaders back decisive action against Iran

Leaders of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations issued a statement supporting the USA and Israel in their attacks against Iran.

Abandoned Mahanoy City synagogue collapses, marking Jewish loss

A defunct synagogue, reminder of a once-proud community, collapses in Pennsylvania’s coal region.

Jewish group to sue over Oklahoma charter school rejection

Oklahoma board denies proposal for Jewish charter school - and lawyers up ahead of expected legal battle.

AJC report:

91% of US Jews feel less safe after recent antisemitic attacks

Online antisemitism reaches highest level ever recorded by AJC survey, majority of American Jews concerned that AI will spread antisemitism, lead to incidents.

Bereaved grandson claims grandfather was burned to death

Elhanan Shkolnik, grandson of the late Amram Chai Mizrachi, who died last Thursday in a fire in his apartment, published a forceful statement on Sunday alleging that his grandfather’s death was not accidental.

Massachusetts Jewish day school to close after a quarter century

Boston-area Jewish day school to close after 25 years, saying its model is ‘no longer sustainable.’

Nefesh B’Nefesh launches fellowship for American Jewish teachers

At a critical moment for Jewish education, the new Israel curriculum and fellowship aim to shape the next generation of informed Zionist educators and leaders.

The Diaspora jig is up

American Jews should take action now to protect their lives, fortunes and honor. Now that conservatives are collecting Qatari bribes too, expect a further corruption of institutions meant to protect you, perhaps including the next administration’s FBI. Opinion.

America’s Pro-Israel community: Defining priorities for 2026

Let's consider what Jewish activists in the U.S. can focus attention on, where they can make real difference. A suggested list is below. Opinion.

American Jewry:

Avoiding a fatalistic Doom Loop about the future

Over the test of time truth does win out over lies, it's not a question of if, but when. Opinion.

OU:

'Charlie Kirk's murder was senseless and vicious'

The Orthodox Union, representing thousands of Orthodox Jewish Congregations across America, released a statement today on the murder of Charlie Kirk.

The Brit Milah I never wanted

When I first met Cantor Phil Sherman, New York’s mohel to the stars, I didn’t know what was in store. The friendship that was born that day spanned years.

Closure of New York yeshivas halted

The New York State Supreme Court has issued a temporary injunction against the closure of six haredi yeshivas in Brooklyn.

American Zionist Movement:

These are the results of the World Zionist Congress elections

The 155 representatives elected from the U.S. will join others from around the world in the Congress to make key decisions on over $1 billion in annual support for Israel and world Jewry.

JPPI survey:

75% of US Jews fear Israel becoming pariah over Gaza war

JPPI survey shows 75% of US Jews fear Israel could become a pariah in the West, nearly half conceal their Jewish identity.

Dr. Joe Frager:

'The Jewish people have been with America since Day 1'

Dr. Joe Frager spoke at an IHF event before the Fourth of July about the connection between Jews and the USA - a connection dating back to the Revolutionary War.

Lakewood:

Mass prayer gathering for Jewish man suspected of soliciting

A mass prayer gathering was held Sunday on behalf of a yeshiva student currently being held in Ocean County Jail following his arrest last Thursday.

DHS grants $94M to protect Jewish sites amid threat surge

DHS releases $94 million of security grants for Jewish institutions as remainder of funding stalls.

Trump-backed voucher plan could reshape Jewish school tuition

School vouchers would expand nationwide under federal proposal cheered by Orthodox groups.

Consul-General Akunis:

'I hope Israelis learn from this unity'

Special interview with Consul-General Ofir Akunis ahead of the Arutz Sheva Jerusalem Conference in New York.

The Parsha and Current Events:

Tale of one family – two worlds

MY FOREVER RELEVANT PESACH TALE.

Lizzy Savetsky:

'I am fighting on behalf of Israel and all of our children'

Online Israel advocate Lizzy Savetsky explains her raw approach to promoting Israel - a heartfelt message delivered with no production or effects.

Survey:

Nearly a quarter of Americans raised Jewish left the religion

Nearly 100% of Israeli Jews still identify as Jews in adulthood, compared to 76% of American Jews, Pew survey finds.

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.