American Jews

Jews must resist the pressure to follow the anti-Zionist crowd - opinion

As anti-Zionism infiltrates liberal institutions and the Nobel Peace Prize, Jewish distinctness offers a path to moral clarity, independent thought, and enduring hope.

 PROTESTERS MARCH out of Kings College Circle after leaving an anti-Israel student encampment at the University of Toronto, following an Ontario judge order for the protesters to leave their two-month-old encampment, in July.
Screenshot of one of the videos showing young children being escorted out of the school buildings and marshaled along the street by staff amid the emergency response.

Jewish schools in Brooklyn evacuate following bomb threats, NYPD finds no explosives on site

A SPEAKER addresses the intellectual debate within the Republican Party at the National Conservatism Conference in Jerusalem this week.

Editor's Notes: American Jews are changing after Oct. 7, but we cannot abandon them - comment

Police officers guard the Tree of Life synagogue following shooting at the synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US, October 27, 2018.

Jewish security group launches survivor testimony project to combat rising antisemitic threats


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.

Beth El Temple in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

New York Magazine’s ‘Habibi City’ celebrates 'jihad chic,' while pushing Jews out of the picture

MEDIA AFFAIRS: Critique of New York Magazine’s “Habibi City” package argues it ignores Jewish communities while presenting a one-sided Middle East narrative.

A New York Magazine cover reading 'Don't Panic' is displayed on the door of a magazine shop, March 15, 2020

The end of the ‘Goldene Medina’ - opinion

Antisemitism is the fundamental trigger of hostility to Israel and not vice versa, nor is the latter primarily a consequence of the political character of whichever Israeli government...

Thousands of Jewish and Israeli Americans participate in the annual Israel Day Parade, the world’s largest pro-Israel parade, on May 31, in New York City. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who did not attend the march, is the first New York mayor not to do so.

Dear Prime Minister Netanyahu: Leave American Jews out of your campaign - opinion

Yesterday, I was shocked to see the poster your Likud Party launched, and that you personally promoted. For one impulsive second, my reaction was pure Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a press conferene at the Prime Minister's office in Jerursalem, June 15, 2026

Most antisemitic incidents in NYC schools involve direct harassment, vandalism, and threats - study

The research, conducted by the United Jewish Teachers, tracked hundreds of hostile incidents occurring across the school system from October 2023 through July 2026.

Students wait a line to enter the school on the first day of classes at New York City public schools in Manhattan, US, September 4, 2025; Illustrative.

Two-thirds of religion-based hate crimes in 2025 were against Jews, FBI report reveals

The number of hate crimes targeting Jews was over seven times higher than the next highest target: anti-Muslim crimes (205 incidents).

New York Police Department officers stand guard at Central Synagogue in New York, US, December 11, 2019.

Young US Jews embrace Judaism informally despite limited communal participation - study

The report found that socially immersive experiences lead to more success in creating a sense of belonging. These experiences involve summer camps, Israel travel programs, youth groups, and more.

Hebrew Union College celebrated the academic achievements of students in its Israel programs during the Ordination and Academic Graduation at the Taube Family Campus.

Jewish, Hindu, Zoroastrian parents sue California school district over mosque field trip

Jewish, Hindu, and Zoroastrian parents allege students were encouraged to wear Islamic attire and exposed to religious advocacy on a school trip.

Santa Clara, California.

Remembering IDF soldiers who lost their lives to hidden wounds - opinion

My heart is once again torn and hurting from receiving more devastating news.

Family and friends attend the funeral of Zehava Shaul, mother of fallen Israeli soldier Oron Shaul, at the Poria Illit Cemetery in northern Israel, July 26, 2026.

Jewish watchdog urges NYPD to increase officers in hot spots after synagogue attack

In the incident on Friday night, Montes yelled during the service, disrupting it, and then struck a 63-year-old congregant and headbutted a member of security personnel who was escorting him out.

Central Synagogue in Manhattan.