American Jewry

'Fear No Pharaoh': US Jews and slavery – from implicated to appalled

In his book Fear No Pharaoh, Richard Kreitner examines the reactions of six Jewish Americans to slavery and the Civil War.

By GLENN C. ALTSCHULER
15/03/2025
 US PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s relationship with the Jewish community, Israel, and America is complex

Can Jews support Trump’s pro-Israel policies while criticizing his US record?

Trump’s pro-Israel stance is undeniable, but can Jews overlook his broader policies? Balancing support for Israel with American values presents a complex challenge for the Jewish community.

15/03/2025
 AN ISRAEL Day event on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan takes place last June. There is a significant incr

Where’s the Jewish Beyoncé? We’re winning the fight, but losing the culture war

Editor's Notes: We need musicians, artists, and creators who will give this new Jewish generation its own anthem.

13/03/2025
 American Zionist Movement banner advertising the upcoming World Zionist Congress 2025 elections.

Voting opens in election for World Zionist Congress, with future of Israel at stake

Any Jewish adult living in the United States can vote between March 10 and May 4 as long as they accept a set of Zionist principles and pay a $5 registration fee.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
10/03/2025

Jewish organizations failed hostages and the Jewish people, captive's father says

"History will also not look kindly on some, not all, of the leaderships of major Jewish organizations, in North America certainly," Jonathan Dekel-Chen said.

09/03/2025
 Participants in last year's Standing Together event

American Jewry's moment of reckoning and renewal

From the horror of Hamas's attack to the alarming global surge in antisemitism, the Jewish community faces unprecedented challenges.

By WILLIAM C. DAROFF
08/03/2025

A unity council with big dreams, a finance minister with new friends in DC

As President Herzog's ambitious project to bridge the Israel-Diaspora divide celebrates its first year, skepticism lingers.

06/03/2025

Fearless Zionism: American Jews need to reshape their view of Israel

Even many who haven’t visited Israel – yet! – have been shaped by their Birthright buddies’ identity revelations.

05/03/2025

Activists petition Treasury Department to sanction charities that serve as terror proxies

A coalition of 45 organizations urged the US Treasury to follow suit of the 'Samidoun' sanction by sanctioning an additional six NGOs allegedly linked to terrorism, citing their ties to the PFLP.

Jews must abandon the Democratic party

A recent Gallup poll revealed a dramatic shift: Sixty percent of Democrats now hold an unfavorable view of Israel.

By GREGORY LYAKHOV
05/03/2025
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