American Jewry

Trump taps Yehuda Kaploun as State Dept. antisemitism envoy

Kaploun, born in Israel to a haredi family, aided then-President-elect Trump as his Jewish outreach chief on Trump's vision for US-Israel relations after the 2024 election victory.

 Bellamy Bellucci: The pro-Israel advocate breaking every mold and defending every truth.

Bellamy Bellucci: The outspoken activist defying Israel’s critics, antisemites

South African by birth, Jewish by choice: Israel’s fiercest defenders don’t always wear uniforms. Some wear heels, quote Torah, and fight fire with truth.

Most Americans view Israel more unfavorably than before Oct. 7, Pew survey finds

Young people in both parties have relatively high unfavorables toward Israel.

By BEN SALES/JTA
09/04/2025

Jewish cultural institutions reeling as Trump defunds arts and humanities

Virtually all federal grant-making for arts and culture is in jeopardy following recent and expected cuts across government agencies.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
09/04/2025

Jewish student targeted with antisemitic comments over plan to study in Israel

“It’s not only really affecting me but the whole Jewish community at school," the Jewish senior told the NYP in an exclusive interview.

Jewish cartoon designer drew inspiration for 'Kim Possible' from female IDF soldiers

Silver, known for creating characters for various animated shows and movies, says that his first visit to Israel influenced his design of Kim Possible.

 THE LATE Max Frankel sits front and center

Max Frankel: The New York Times' unflinching Jewish journalist

Journalism will never be perfect, but honest journalism is always worth fighting for.

By ALISON LEIGH COWAN
08/04/2025
 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s DEI initiative results in the removal of Holocaust Remembrance art

Display honoring Jewish women graduates of naval academy removed ahead of Hegseth visit

Ahead of Pete Hegseth’s visit, the US Naval Academy took down a display honoring Jewish female grads, raising questions about his anti-DEI push.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
04/04/2025

Sharona Nazarian becomes first Jewish Iranian-American woman mayor in US history

On February 27, 2025, she wrote, "Beverly Hills has always stood against antisemitism and injustice"

Mahmoud Khalil issue: How Jews can pick sides in the antisemitism vs free speech debate

What side should we take in the debate of antisemitism vs. freedom of speech? Jews should imagine having this conversation with their grandparents and great-grandparents. 

By ELCHANAN POUPKO
30/03/2025
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