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.
FBI arrests man for threatening to 'blow up' Jewish preschool in LA with Molotov cocktails - report
Editor's Notes: A break with Israel would hurt American Jews, too - comment
US cities, counties mark October 7 as Day of Remembrance three years after Hamas massacre
NYPD unveils ‘most extensive’ security operation ever for Israel Day Parade as Mamdani sits out
“While I will not be attending the Israel Day Parade, my lack of attendance should not be mistaken for a refusal to provide security or the necessary permits for its safety," NYC Mayor Mamdani said.
Rabbinical school turf war brews in Ohio over Hebrew Union College’s assets
Hebrew Union College “is responding to the Ohio attorney general’s unwarranted lawsuit and will respond appropriately to any additional filings," said a representative of the school.
Barney Frank’s final warning on Israel: cut aid to Netanyahu if he ignores Palestinian suffering
Late Congressman Barney Frank urged Democrats to leverage Netanyahu, warning that US support for Israel should depend on the Israeli PM relieving Palestinian suffering.
Accurate education: What Jewish students need from public schools right now - opinion
Parents fear the messages their children and their classmates receive about being Jewish are filled with biased viewpoints and fail to reveal the rich tapestry of Jewish life.
'Children of the American Jewish Ghetto': A Jewish community’s cherished past - review
A reference book recounting the lives and careers of a complete generation of accomplished American Jews, successful in a wide variety of careers and occupations.
Judge bars Kars4Kids from advertising, saying it misled donors about Orthodox Jewish mission
A California Superior Court judge ruled that Kars4Kids had violated the state’s false advertising and unfair competition laws by failing to disclose where it allocated funds from its donations.
Abe Foxman's death marks end of an era for American Jews - comment
He stood for what that generation of US Jews was able to do: leave the immigrant experience behind, build within the US, and climb the country's institutions far enough to actually use the access.
The crisis of American Jewry after October 7, the collapse of old assumptions - opinion
The October 7 massacre exposed weaknesses in American Jewish institutions and identity.
Israel educators must be models - opinion
Orthodox institutions have long grappled with the distance between the ideals a teacher preaches and the life he actually leads.
American Jewry is facing a shortage of rabbis – what can fix it? - opinion
What’s driving young Jews away from the rabbinate, and what comes next.