American Jewry

Jewish Federations to hire 100 professionals to combat rising antisemitism across North America

JFNA launched a $35 million initiative to fight antisemitism and has expanded its efforts in 120 communities across the United States.

American Jews and their supporters participate in the March for Israel in Washington, DC, earlier this month.
An FBI insignia on a building in Washington, DC, US. March 15, 2026.

FBI arrests man for threatening to 'blow up' Jewish preschool in LA with Molotov cocktails - report

This week, CNN’s Harry Enten presented Siena polling averages showing that Democrats’ lead among Jewish voters in New York on the congressional ballot had fallen from 49 percentage points in 2022 to 13 this year.

Editor's Notes: A break with Israel would hurt American Jews, too - comment

A memorial ceremony at the Nova festival marking two years since the October 7 massacre when Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel, murdering more than 1200 people. October 07, 2025.

US cities, counties mark October 7 as Day of Remembrance three years after Hamas massacre


US synagogues face a terrible choice: Collaborate with ICE or risk our own safety - opinion

Synagogues must decide whether to comply with ICE's terms tied to DHS security grants or uphold their values by refusing to cooperate with enforcement actions.

Synagogue security funds and practices can come with tradeoffs, Jewish leaders say.

US Jews need an Identity Zionist intervention - opinion

American Jewish leaders, teachers, rabbis, and parents must go back to basics – learning what Zionism means, then teaching it to the next generation.

THE ANNUAL Celebrate Israel parade takes place along Fifth Avenue in New York City, in 2017.

Jewish leaders call for prayers for Nancy Guthrie after FBI releases man from interrogation

Leaders from Jewish communities across the US rallied prayers and awareness efforts for Nancy Guthrie, while some explained how the Torah prohibits kidnappings.

Savannah Guthrie's elderly mother has been missing for more than a week.

Anti-Israel mayor Zohran Mamdani challenges future of New York's Jewish community - opinion

With a mayor hostile to Israel now running America’s largest metropolis, Jewish groups need to take action

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during the Jews for Racial and Economic Justice’s Mazals Gala before his election in New York City. Despite his outspoken criticism of Israel, some Jewish groups supported his candidacy.

Anne Frank and ‘Night’ may soon be required reading in Texas public schools

The Texas state education board recently discussed draft legislation that would create the nation’s first-ever statewide K-12 required reading list for public schools.

The Diary of Anne Frank has been translated into more than 75 languages.

Most US Jews do not identify as ‘Zionists,’ even when they support Israel, JFNA survey finds

While most US Jews support Israel, most of them do not see themselves as "Zionist," with many disagreeing as to the term's meaning.

Participants cheer and dance during the Celebrate Israel Parade up Fifth Avenue on May 18, 2025 in New York City.

The ‘Zionism’ gap: What data really shows about Jews, Israel and Zionism today - opinion

Most American Jews remain deeply connected to Israel, even as many resist the label “Zionist,” reflecting concerns about policies rather than rejecting the Jewish state itself.

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America’s Black-Jewish story gets an update on new PBS series featuring Henry Louis Gates

The series explores key moments in the histories of Black and Jewish Americans, and how those moments ran parallel and crossed paths over the past five centuries.

Historian and host Henry Louis Gates Jr. attends a seder in “Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History.”

Iran FM Araghchi says Trump being ‘dragged’ toward war by 'certain elements'

Abbas Araghchi told CNN that miscalculations could trigger war with the US, while insisting Iran remains open to a deal on nuclear weapons.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks in Istanbul, Turkey, January 30, 2026; illustrative.

Nebraska lawmakers advance bill targeting Antisemitism in public schools and universities

The bill that would formally prohibit antisemitic discrimination in K–12 schools and institutions of higher education

Nebraska law inscription on the sheet. Nebraska residents are subject to Nebraska state and U.S. federal law