News for US Jewry Chicago Jews train to defend synagogues responsiblyCCL Shul Members aims to train Jewish carry license holders to bear arms responsibly, praying they will not be needed. 2/3 of Americans now believe Jews face discrimination in USPew survey shows massive increase in number of Americans who believe Jews face discrimination in the US. ‘Heil Hitler’ written on Jewish family’s Vegas homeJewish woman says she was already planning on immigrating to Israel when the anti-Semitic attack happened. Poll: Public believes Israeli government disparaging US JewsPoll on Israel-Diaspora relations finds almost half of the public believes Netanyahu not doing enough to strengthen ties with US Jews. Trump: I have a personal connection to JudaismPresident Trump touts his accomplishments, highlights his 'Jewish connection' in pre-holiday conference call with American Jewish leaders. Study: Large numbers of Jews at each end of religious spectrumNearly half of US Jews don’t identify with organized religion, study finds. Interview: American Jewry's challengesDr. Steven Bayme, Director of Contemporary Jewish Life at AJC: “The resurgence of Orthodoxy is one of the great success stories of American Jewry." Most US Jews believe in G-d, but don’t think G-d judges themPoll finds most US Jews believe in 'some higher power' rather than the Biblical G-d. Labor party leader attacks PM Netanyahu while visiting USLabor leader Avi Gabbay says US Jews contribute to Israel's security, slams PM Netanyahu for 'abandoning' relationship with them. 'Hotovely is brave, she attacked no one and hurt no one'Sderot Hesder Yeshiva dean says critics of Deputy FM Hotovely 'only want to censure the government.' Reform 'are turning a holy place into a political dispute'Deputy FM Hotovely says US Jews lead ‘comfortable’ lives, don’t serve in the military. PM Netanyahu: Hotovely's opinion isn't Israel's. Reaction to Lenny the hugger: 'Is this guy crazy?'"Americans for a Safe Israel" says Jew who hugged terrorist's daughter has been brainwashed - like many US Jews. Jewish Security Arm Urges Groups to Report ThreatsAfter terror attacks in Paris left 17 dead, the Secure Community Network calls on US Jewish organizations to report threats and attacks. 'Knockout Game' Hits Boro ParkSamuel Pearl, Borough Park resident, is punched to the ground while returning home from work; youths left him there like it was routine. The Pew Poll and The Elephant in the RoomThe recent Pew Poll showed US Jews committing mass suicide through assimilation. Dr. Jeffrey Woolf compared it to results in Israel showing growing identification with Judaism due to national cohesion. The writer has another answer. US Jewish Community Larger than Previously ThoughtStudy claims US Jewish population stands at 6.8 million, far higher than previous estimates; definition of "Jewish identity" contentious. Stop the Commodification of Israel and the JewsMaintaining the level of Jewish comfort and stature in America has become to many Jewish leaders a goal even more worthy than the causes they promote. American Jewry's Denominational DelusionsStatistics are against the continuity of Reform and Conservative Jewry, possibly reducing the power of the Jewish population in the USA. (Perhaps Israel should note that when considering their requests to change tradition at the Wall.) US Jews Against Destruction of Givat AryehChange in US Jewish Zionist groups’ policy? NY demo against gov’t destruction in Itamar. Who is Accused Killer Levi Aron?He seemed like an ordinary guy, though strange. But a child is dead in a grisly murder with Levi Aron's name on top billing. US Jews Back Flotilla for HamasA large group of US Jews joining the pro-Hamas flotilla throws cold water on the allegation of a unified pro-Israel “Jewish lobby” in America. Jewish Support for Obama DownThe latest Gallup poll shows a drop in general and Jewish support for Obama. Muslims still give highest ratings. Abbas: American Jews on My SideAbbas tells Fatah that he convinced US Jews to support the PA in a June meeting. 'US Jews, Fight Obama on Israel'Almost two thirds of Israeli Jews believe their brothers in America should attack President Obama's Israel policy. Jewish Rage at 'Sociopath' ObamaDemocratic congressmen booed off the dais at traditionally liberal Reform synagogues throughout the US, according to columnist David GoldmanPoll: Jews Leaving ObamaOnly 42% of American Jews would re-elect Obama, while 46% would consider voting for someone else. |
