American Jewry

The subject was Gaza, but Stewart and Beinart had a whole lot to say about Judaism - opinion

Stewart has always been an avatar for a certain kind of highly assimilated, secular Jew who makes his Jewish identity a prominent part of his public persona.

Journalist Peter Beinart and host Jon Stewart discuss the war in Gaza on "The Daily Show," July 28, 2025.
 French President Emmanuel Macron speaks in front of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza, at the Egyptian Red Crescent warehouse in Arish, Egypt, in April 2025.

Jewish groups decline meeting with French official after ‘premature Palestinian state recognition’

‘IF MAMDANI wins, there will be an exodus of Jews from New York City,’ according to political strategist and consultant Rabbi Dr. Hank Sheinkopf. Here, Mamdani speaks during a press conference celebrating his primary victory with leaders and members of the city’s labor unions earlier this month.

'If New York falls, the country follows': Is the future of American Jewry at risk? - interview

Kehillat Israel Reconstructionist Congregation in Pacific Palisades, California, as it appeared in May 2024.

The largest Reconstructionist synagogue is set to cut ties with denomination over Israel tensions


Wendy Sachs brings October 8 to the Jerusalem Film Festival

“October 7 was a wakeup call for Israel, and October 8 was a wakeup call for American Jews,” she said.

 UC Santa Barbara study body president Tessa Veksler appears in the documentary, October 8.

'We go to Israel to see for ourselves': American Jewish leaders to join mission to Israel - opinion

A delegation of American Jewish leaders will travel to Israel this month for a solidarity mission to show that Israel does not stand alone.

 THE WRITER arrives at Ben-Gurion Airport earlier this week. In moments of crisis, the Jewish people do not watch from afar; we show up, he affirms.

Will the socialist, pro-intifada Mamdani make New York inhospitable for Jews? - opinion

Perhaps Gotham’s Jews should consider donning their vagabond shoes and heading in our direction, away from The City That Never Sleeps.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani against backdrop of pro-Palestinian protest in New York. (illustration)

Fighting hate on every front

The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) has partnered with ‘The Jerusalem Post’ to track worldwide antisemitism on a special online portal

The 2024 MAYORS SUMMIT Against Antisemitism, in Beverly Hills

Friends of the IDF in crisis after internal report alleges financial abuse and toxic culture

FIDF, an American charity that has raised millions of dollars for soldiers since October 7, is in crisis following an internal report detailing allegations of inappropriate workplace practices.

 Record producer David Foster, left, and entertainment executive Haim Saban speak onstage at Friends of The Israel Defense Forces Western Region Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Nov. 1, 2018

How does Israel repair ties with US Democrats? - opinion

American Jews, who had always tended to favor the Democratic Party, found themselves torn between their natural support for Israel and their loyalty to a party whose values were close to their hearts

 PENNSYLVANIA GOV. Josh Shapiro has taken steps to distinguish himself from far Left factions in the Democratic Party, says the writer.

Discovering layers of US Jewish history at the National Library of Israel

This time, my inquiry centers on uncovering the lesser-known stories of American Jewry – and of America itself – found within the library’s vast collections.

 The ‘George Washington Seder,’ April 19, 1889.

Expats celebrate July 4 in Israel while reflecting on identity, belonging, and home

Thousands of American immigrants in Israel mark US Independence Day with barbecue, music, and gratitude, even as some say their identities are shifting

 Kedem Yomtov (left) and Gidon Land (right), with Gush Etzion Brewstillery.

A Jew is never stuck: Embracing resilience in times of crisis - opinion

Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news

Israelis arrive to the train station from Ben Gurion International Airport as the first flights back to Israel started since its civilian airspace was closed last week, in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 18, 2025.

After Zohran Mamdani’s upset, there’s a way forward for pro-Israel progressives - opinion

There is an opening for a renewed Jewish progressivism that defends Jewish interests as it pursues social justice. 

 Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a Democratic mayoral primary debate, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in New York.

US strike on Iran: A look at the ripple effect on American Jewry, antisemitism, Israel ties

The US's unprecedented strike on Iran raises serious questions about rising antisemitism in the US, the precarious state of US-Israel relations, and the security of American Jewish communities.

 CORY BOOKER (D-NJ) speaks at a House Democrats news conference in Washington, DC, in May 2025.