American Jews

75 Years, $57 billion, one unbreakable bond

Israel Bonds Global President and CEO Dani Naveh reflects on the organization’s extraordinary journey alongside the State of Israel

Dani Naveh, Global President and CEO of Israel Bonds and a former Israeli cabinet minister.
Israeli politicians, government ministers, public officials and supporters take part in the Israel Day Parade in New York City, May 31, 2026

Smotrich parade row exposes deep divide among American Jews - opinion

AN ILLUSTRATION of the United States Declaration of Independence inside a page of the Talmud.

'Talmud of America' project brings Jewish readings to US 'sacred' texts

Israeli politicians, government ministers, public officials and supporters take part in the Israel Day Parade in New York City, May 31, 2026

From my watchtower in Jerusalem, I am still watching New York - opinion


JFNA chief Eric Fingerhut outlines security demands ahead of State of Jewish Union

“We are united in our commitment to America and to Jewish life," said the president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, Eric Fingerhut.

The president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, Eric Fingerhut, gives the organization's first “State of the Jewish Union” address on Feb. 19, 2026.

New York UN School ignored Jewish teacher's antisemitism complaints, investigated her instead

Nadine Sébag filed a complaint against the UNIS, stating that administrators and senior leadership were fully aware of the harassment and did nothing to prevent it.

The Midtown Manhattan skyline of New York City is seen as ice floats on the Hudson River on January 28, 2026.

The Super Bowl ad that got Jewish strength all wrong - opinion

A Super Bowl ad meant to fight Jew-hatred instead showed weakness, missing the moment for true Jewish strength.

 detail view of the Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots logo on a game ball with Levi's Stadium in the background prior to Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots on February 07, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.

American Jewish leaders voice concern about political polarization in Israel

During a meeting between President Isaac Herzog and a delegation from the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Jewish leaders raised their concerns over Israel.

eeting on Tuesday between President Isaac Herzog and a large delegation of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.

Stop pandering to Jewish anti-Zionists, racists, or sexists - opinion

A loud minority shouldn’t define the debate around Israel; respond to anti-Zionist hysteria with clarity, boundaries, empathy, and proud Zionism.

JEWS ARE seen protesting against Israel and demanding Palestinian statehood recognition, in August 2025.

New Jersey blew a chance to lead on combating hate

Stalling efforts to prioritize the safety of Jewish New Jerseyans at this moment in history is not acceptable.

Democratic candidate for New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill speaks as she holds a campaign rally in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., November 1, 2025.

The $15 million lie - opinion

Robert Kraft's $15M Super Bowl ad depicts Jews as powerless; real survival demands strength, confidence, and self-defense, not sympathy.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft before the 2026 AFC Championship Game at Empower Field at Mile High, January 25, 2026

How are Israeli-diaspora tensions shaping current relations?

The hosts delve into the complexity of addressing Iran’s nuclear ambitions, its missile program, and support for regional proxies like Hezbollah.

Both hosts note the rise in antisemitism following October 7 and the sense of solidarity that followed, but they also acknowledge the generational and ideological gaps that persist, particularly among younger Jews.

Jewish researchers say to try talking to anti-Zionist Jews

While anti-Zionists remain a minority of US Jews, the results of last week's JFNA survey show that engagement has never been more important.

 A PRO-PALESTINIAN Jewish protester participates in a demonstration calling for the release of Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil, in New York City.

It’s not just the kids: Only a third of US Jews 75+ call themselves ‘Zionists’ - opinion

The reluctance in the older American generation to use the word "Zionist" may have roots in how the term was used following Israel's founding.

Pro-Israeli demonstrators rally during what became the Six-Day War in Lafayette Park near the White House in Washington, June 8, 1967