American Jews
Jewish Federations fires consultant over advice to avoid 'Zionism,' sparking debate over term
In an interview with JTA on Tuesday, Berger, who worked as a reporter for JTA from 2000-2006, declined to comment on either JFNA or the presentation in Minnesota.
What El-Sayed’s victory means for US politics - opinion
Trump names Jewish Will Scharf as new White House counsel, assistant to the president
The question raised inside the White House that could define America's future - opinion
Jewish teen attacked with phone and metal chair at North Miami Beach Starbucks
The suspect has been charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated battery, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon with prejudice, and disorderly conduct.
With two current films, director Rachel Israel offers comic relief for Jewish trauma
Two unabashedly Jewish comedies were directed: The Floaters, set at a Jewish summer camp, and Influenced, a satire of Manhattan influencer culture that culminates in a b’nai mitzvah celebration.
Jewish Democrat Jeremy Moss defeats pro-Palestinian rival in Michigan primary
The Associated Press called the race for Moss after 74% of the vote had been counted, with him taking 49.2% of the vote, far outpacing his next-closest rival, pro-Palestinian attorney Aisha Farooqi.
The Met’s plan to honor designer John Galliano puts Jewish ideas of repentance to the test
The debate over Galliano’s return to fashion — he recently signed a multi-year deal with the fashion brand Zara — touches on questions that Jewish tradition has wrestled with for centuries.
Cornell condemns student’s viral antisemitic remarks, but won’t bar him from campus
Cornell University student Austin Franco appeared on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” after saying he wouldn’t work “for a Jew.”
American politicians, please stop using my backyard as your political stage - opinion
Recent visits and speeches by American politicians such as Congressman Ro Khanna and former mayor Rahm Emanuel have left me frustrated and concerned.
What my friends’ support for Mamdani revealed about Jewish identity - comment
“Maybe you can never see the bubble you’re in until it bursts.” Reflecting on friendship, Jewish identity, and the widening distance between Israel and parts of American Jewry.
As Maine's Senate race begins, Jewish voters find themselves 'politically homeless'
With Democrats eyeing a key Senate pickup in Maine, some Jewish voters say Israel has become a defining issue in the Collins-Jackson race, leaving them torn ahead of Election Day.
Beyond outrage: Building communities that can fight antisemitism - opinion
It was another painful reminder that antisemitism continues to evolve in both its visibility and its brazenness. The incidents are under investigation by the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force.
Troy Jackson wins Maine Democratic Senate nomination, omits mention of Israel, AIPAC
While Jackson took several shots during his acceptance address at Sen. Susan Collins, the incumbent Republican he will now face in the general election, he did not mention Israel or AIPAC.
