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News and updates about American Jews

Orthodox Jews go Republican

The Democratic party must understand that American Jews can no longer be taken for granted. Op-ed.

Orthodox Jews go Republican

Jewish woman who participated in longevity study dies at 112

Louise Levy, ‘supercentenarian’ subject of longevity study among Ashkenazi Jews, dies at 112.

Jewish woman who participated in longevity study dies at 112

Jewish fencer wins sabre World Championship

Jewish fencer Eli Dershwitz becomes first US man to win sabre World Championship.

Jewish fencer wins sabre World Championship

Jews of the Revolutionary War

No one can say that the Jews did not spill their own blood for the formation of America. The Jews were very much part of creating the USA.

Jews of the Revolutionary War

America is still worth fighting for

The civilizational struggle in which the left has cast the US as an irredeemably racist nation holds important stakes for the Jews. Op-ed.

America is still worth fighting for

Leading Chicago Jewish philanthropist killed in racetrack crash

James Crown, one of Chicago’s leading Jewish philanthropists, dies in racetrack crash at the age of 70.

Leading Chicago Jewish philanthropist killed in crash

Face it - America is doomed

The dictatorial, behavior of the Progressive Democrat Party has led to the destruction of a great Democratic, Constitutional Republic.Op-ed

Face it - America is doomed

Tribute to Rav Aharon Kotler's greatness:Torah study in the USA

A post-Holocaust American haven for 'Yavneh and its Sages' was created by Rav Kotler zt"l.:

Tribute to Rav Aharon Kotler's greatness:Torah study in the USA

Almost half of American 'Jews' actually are not Jewish

Reform leader Rick Jacobs travels the USA proudly proclaiming that “interfaith families are now the majority of the movement.” Op-ed.

Almost half of American 'Jews' actually are not Jewish

Joe Biden’s sop to the Jews

Condemning White Supremacist antisemitism has meaning only if it acknowledges the breadth and depth of Black Jew-hatred in America. Op-ed.

Joe Biden’s sop to the Jews

To believe or not to believe: The state of American values

Two polls reveal surprising differences on religious belief and seeming contradictions between age groups. Op-ed.

To believe or not to believe: The state of American values

Woman who led suit against Charlottesville organizers named CEO of Jewish group

Jewish Council for Public Affairs names Amy Spitalnick, who sued Charlottesville rally organizers, as its CEO.

Woman who led suit against Charlottesville organizers named CEO

Sen. Ben Cardin: 'My Jewish values are what got me throughout my entire life'

Translating ‘tzedakah’ for Marylanders: Sen. Ben Cardin’s long Jewish goodbye,

'My Jewish values are what got me throughout my entire life'

Matan Kahana to US Jews: Support Israel unconditionally

Former Religious Services Minister meets with American Jewish leaders during trip to the US.

Matan Kahana to US Jews: Support Israel unconditionally

This is what an $8 million synagogue renovation looks like

Historic Upper West Side synagogue gets elevator, updated security measures.

This is what an $8 million synagogue renovation looks like

Harold Kushner, best-selling Jewish author, dies at 88

Harold Kushner, whose works of practical theology were best-sellers, dies at 88.

Harold Kushner, best-selling Jewish author, dies at 88

New study: Hebrew school enrollment down by nearly half

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

New study: Hebrew school enrollment down by nearly half

New study highlights the important role rabbis play for young US Jews

New Report from Atra shows that young people want relationships with rabbis who accept them for who they are and how they want to be Jewish.

New study shows the important role rabbis play for young US Jews

Poll: Most Americans have positive attitude toward Jews

Pew survey finds Jews also receive favourable ratings from other religious groups, Democrats and Republicans.

Poll: Most Americans have positive attitude toward Jews

FBI reveals hate crimes at levels not seen in over 20 years

Updated data finds antisemitic hate crimes against American Jews increased nearly 20 percent in 2021.

FBI reveals hate crimes at levels not seen in over 20 years

New Survey: 4 in 10 American Jews felt less secure last year, higher than in 2021

One in four American Jews avoid wearing anything that would identify them as Jews, survey shows.

4 in 10 American Jews felt less secure last year

The Ilhan Omar vote is a turning point for American Jews

Partisan split on booting Omar from committees illustrates the normalization of anti-Zionism.Op-ed.

The Ilhan Omar vote is a turning point for American Jews

Are American Jews anti-democratic? Where is Sephardic representation?

Diversity is all the rage, yet American Jews don’t have Sephardic Jews in their liberal organizational leadership. Op-ed..

Are US Jews anti-democratic?  Where is Sephardic representation?

One year after Colleyville hostage crisis, US Jews feel less secure

American Jewish Committee survey finds hostage taking at Texas synagogue caused American Jews to question their safety.

US Jews feel less secure year after Colleyville hostage crisis

Two great men built an alliance between Blacks and Jews

How reverse the mistrust and hatred? How do Jewish and African American communities go back to the days of Heschel and King? Op-ed.

Two great men built an alliance between Blacks and Jews

Is American antisemitism going to become a Civil Rights Question?

Lip-service, by itself, didn’t work in Germany in the 1930’s and won't work against today's antisemitism towards vulnerable Jews. Op-ed.

Is US antisemitism going to become a Civil Rights Question?

Jews in Belgium, Jews in America - things have changed

“Before It’s Too Late – A Love Letter to my daughters and America” is a great book and a greater wake-up call. Op-ed.

Jews in  Belgium, Jews in America - things have changed

Jews become a queer concoction

Culture crankiness: A dark skinned racist belonging to the victim class can’t be a perpetrator or oppressor, no mater what he does. Op-ed.

Jews become a queer concoction

Vayishlach: Ask an American Rabbi

Jacob could have saved himself a lot of trouble had he stayed put in Laban's house.

Vayishlach:  Ask an American Rabbi

If there’s a cure for anti-Semitism, let me know

Blacks are in, Jews are out. Svet goornish helfen (see article for translation). Op-ed.

If there’s a cure for anti-Semitism, let me know

Esau hates Jacob

It is axiomatic, says the Talmud, that Esau hates Jacob. That has not changed.

Esau hates Jacob

What happens when American Jews become American Israelis?

American Olim should be encouraged to make a difference. And they can. Op-ed.

What happens when American Jews become American Israelis?

New exhibit showcases the Bay Area's Jewish history

In ‘Mapping Jewish San Francisco,’ a treasure trove of Bay Area Jewish history goes on display.

New exhibit showcases the Bay Area's Jewish history

One quarter of hiring managers less likely to hire Jews, poll finds

Survey finds antisemitism still a major hurdle for American Jews seeking employment, especially in certain industries.

Poll: One quarter of hiring managers less likely to hire Jews

It can't happen here, can it?

US Jews are at a moment in time when they feel the same vulnerabilities that Jews have felt in too many lands and at too many times.

It can't happen here, can it?

Denial as a way of life for American Jews

“Keep out of the subways, keep off Manhattan streets, be sure the guards at Shul are armed, and lets wait till it blows over”.Sure. Op-ed.

Denial as a way of life for American Jews

Deep changes in American society are a security risk for Israel.

It’s time for Israel to untie the American apron strings. No need to cut them, however. Op-ed.

Deep changes in American society are a security risk for Israel.

Antisemitism should test America’s conscience

Antisemites appear to be “testing the waters” to see what they can get away with before upping the ante of hostilities in. America. Op-ed.

Antisemitism should test America’s conscience

US Jews cite Netanyahu, Trump for weakening ties to Israel

Growing number of American Jews say they are uninterested in American Jewish community groups and less attached to Israel.

US Jews cite Netanyahu, Trump for weakening ties to Israel

American Jews, get out now!

You might feel safe for the time being, but read the writing on the wall. Come home. Op-ed.

American Jews, get out now!