American Jews
Jewish schools in Brooklyn evacuate following bomb threats, NYPD finds no explosives on site
The incident followed a similar bomb threat at a Lakewood, New Jersey, Orthodox synagogue earlier in the week, the Anti-Defamation League's New York and New Jersey office said.
Editor's Notes: American Jews are changing after Oct. 7, but we cannot abandon them - comment
Jewish security group launches survivor testimony project to combat rising antisemitic threats
‘Surge’ endures as 38% of American Jews remain engaged in Jewish life after October 7, survey finds
US Rep. Randy Fine attacks Muslim Democrats during speech at Republican Jewish Coalition summit
“We are constantly told that the problem is not mainstream Islam, but radical Islamism. But where are the so-called moderate Muslims in our political system?” Fine said to applause.
How Jewish immigrants invented American childhood through classic toys, comics, and media
Virtually every major American toy company at the turn of the 20th century, with a few exceptions, had been founded by first-generation Jews, who invented the material culture of American childhood.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul promises to increase holiday security at synagogues, Jewish sites
About two weeks ago, a man broke into Shabbat services at the Central Synagogue, attacked a worshiper and a security guard, and caused property damage. He was later charged with hate crimes.
Vance to speak at Republican Jewish Coalition summit after Jewish conservative criticism
“The Republican Jewish Coalition is proud to welcome Vice President JD Vance to our National Leadership Summit in Las Vegas,” said an RJC spokesperson.
North American aliyah wave continues as 2,200 immigrants set to arrive this summer
The immigrants are part of an unprecedented wave of aliyah taking place during the summer months, from June through September.
Over 70% of Jewish teachers fear professional backlash for speaking out, ADL report says
The report states that antisemitism existed in teachers' union spaces before the events of October 7, but the subsequent conflict accelerated and intensified existing dynamics.
Israel now has the power to respond to action against it with diplomatic consequences - editorial
“Our message is clear,” Sa’ar wrote. “Those who act against Israel will have no foothold in the region. Israel will not allow measures to be taken against it without a response.”
Jon Ossoff is not betraying Israel, and his critics do not speak for Georgia’s Jews - opinion
American Jews, and Georgia’s Jews, are not “single issue” voters. Ossoff represents exactly that sentiment in the American Jewish community, and among American voters at large.
Too old for aliyah? This centenarian Jewish couple proved age is no barrier to moving to Israel
Sitting in their apartment on a sweltering summer afternoon, bowed by old age but not broken, Sandy and Rosalie tell the story of their lives, their aliyah, and their future.
Harrisburg Jewish federation collapse leaves community rebuilding from the ground up
The slow-rolling collapse in Harrisburg, which has roughly 9,000 Jews in the city area, has included the closure of programs and the displacement of Jewish institutions.
