American Jewry

A diverse community of the adherents to the Jewish faith in the United States, currently numbering some four million.

Legacy Jewish orgs. fight antisemitism, but only when politically expedient

Jewish organizations advocating for the community and combating antisemitism are more concerned with keeping their power.

By PAUL MILLER
22/05/2025

Trump deserves credit for ending DEI

The Trump administration's rejection of DEI is a vision of equality based on opportunity that benefits American Jews.

By GREGORY LYAKHOV
22/05/2025

A quarter of American Jewish adults in the United States consult astrology, survey says

Some American Jews also reported blending witchcraft and Jewish folklore, taking on the title “Jewitches.”

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
21/05/2025

For the women on Hadassah’s 2025 list of Zionists to watch, Oct. 7 was a call to action

Emily Austin, a Jewish social media influencer and vocal Israel advocate, turned Holocaust education and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack into lifelong activism, despite public backlash.

By SUZANNE KURTZ SLOAN/JTA
19/05/2025

World’s largest Jewish communities warn of rising global antisemitism

According to a J7 report, Australia recorded a 317% increase in antisemitic incidents in 2024. In Germany, there were over 38 antisemitic incidents for every 1,000 Jewish residents.

Candace Owens says she was victim of death threats by man who ran ‘Real Jewish’ group chat

Haim Braverman, 47, was one of the administrators of a group chat called “Real Jewish,” according to the criminal complaint.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
16/05/2025

Half of American Jewish voters believe Trump is antisemitic, poll finds

The survey of Jewish registered voters, conducted by the polling firm GBAO Strategies, found that 52% of respondents say the word “antisemitic” describes the president very or somewhat well.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
14/05/2025
 MK Gilad Kariv leads an Immigration, Absorption and Diaspora Affairs Committee meeting at the Kness

Bill proposing 80% tax on NGO foreign aid may harm Diaspora Jews, Kariv warns

The bill aims to prevent indirect influence by foreign governments by taxing donations to NGOs that serve as their "agents of change."

NYC becomes first major US city to establish Mayor's Office to Combat Antisemitism

“The Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism will be the first of its kind in a major city across the nation, and will tackle antisemitism in all of its forms."

 Marchers call for the release of hostages in Gaza at the annual Israel parade in New York City, Jun

KKL-JNF allocates $100,000 to support NYC Israel Parade for the first time

A KKL-JNF delegation, along with other politicians and public figures, will march in the parade.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
14/05/2025
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