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Why does US media not celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month?

We need Jewish American Heritage Month so we can honor a unique and ancient history, and celebrate the richness of Jewish heritage.

By SHAMAR HILL
11/05/2025

Over 500 rabbis sign letter rejecting Trump’s antisemitism agenda

The letter was organized by two progressive Jewish groups — the Israel lobby J Street and rabbinic group T’ruah.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
28/04/2025

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"

 Blair Hall at Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey, 2006.

Jewish Princeton student accused of assault at protest last year is found not guilty

A Jewish Princeton senior and US Army veteran was found not guilty of assaulting a campus security official during a pro-Palestinian protest last year.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
03/04/2025

Mother, two daughters killed by driver with suspended license in Brooklyn's Jewish area

"This was a tragedy of Shakespearean proportions," said Mayor Adams.

Jewish man sues Oakland cafe for antisemitic discrimination over Star of David hat

This incident only brought to light additional examples of Jerusalem Coffee House celebrating the murder of Jewish people.

Google Calendar no longer shows Holocaust Remembrance Day and Jewish American Heritage Month

Companies across the US have rolled back a range of diversity, equity, and inclusion measures following the Trump administration’s directives against DEI.

By BEN SALES/JTA
12/02/2025

Remembering Clinton Bailey, Ben-Gurion interviewer and Bedouin expert

Buffalo-born Dr. Bailey's interview with David Ben-Gurion was the basis of a major film, and he was also the creator of an archive of Bedouin life at the National Library of Israel.

Strengthening ties: Gesher meets US leaders to unite Jewish communities

Gesher leaders visit US officials and Jewish students to strengthen Israel-diaspora connections amid the war.

'Jews are going to die': Kippah knocked off head of 11-year-old son of Jewish activist

"I want to protect him but know I can’t," Shai Albrecht told the Jerusalem Post. "It’s what nightmares are made of."

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