Jewish Americans

Ultra-orthodox US Jews intend to vote Trump, survey finds

The researchers explored trends regarding views on Israel, Zionism, and the influence Jewish issues play on local and national voting among US Orthodoxy.

Nobel prize for medicine goes to US duo who discovered microRNA

Ruvkun, who is Jewish, is half of the duo whose findings advance scientific knowledge in diseases such as epilepsy.

07/10/2024

'Here we go again': AJC, ADL implore Trump not to make outcome of election about the Jews

Setting up anyone to say “We lost because of the Jews” is outrageous and dangerous, the AJC statement said, as history has shown that scapegoating Jews can lead to antisemitic hate and violence. 

20/09/2024

Donald Trump says Jews will be partly to blame if he loses election

The Trump campaign has made winning over Jewish voters in key battleground states a priority.

By REUTERS
20/09/2024

Kamala Harris as president could see things turn uglier for US Jews

Joel Waldman criticizes Kamala Harris, the presidential nominee for the Democratic party for actions post October 7th. Waldman believes Kamala hasn't done enough to prevent antisemitism.

By JOEL WALDMAN
14/09/2024
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Man caught on antisemitic rant, urinating on front door of NY Jewish family's home

"We are going to let the world know who he is, and somebody can come forward. We will find him, and he will be arrested for the hate crime."

American comedian Modi to be inducted in ANU’s Jewish humor hall of fame

Modi is renowned for his sharp impressions and witty commentary on everyday life, often drawing on his experiences as a Jewish person in America.

By NERIA BARR
09/09/2024

RJC must recruit Republican Jews from mid-tier cities for office - House rep.

Kustoff said the momentum surrounding Jewish Republican engagement is already felt.  

Why do US Jews vote Democrat? Here are six theories

It stands to reason, however, that Jews will give undue weight to considerations related to Israel.

04/09/2024

A mix of anger and mourning: Vigil for six Israeli hostages held in NYC

"I think really the major thing is the fact that we all know that they had survived there up until two days ago, which is absolute insanity. It’s just heart wrenching.”

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
02/09/2024
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