American Jews

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds launches Jewish American heritage month student scholarship contest

The contest reinforces Iowa’s broader commitment to promoting inclusive narratives about the state’s diverse heritage

|ByCOMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announcing the launch of the Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) Student Scholarship Contest, organized by CAM
Clergy of Congregation Shearith Israel in Texas perform the annual Purim spiel on March 1, 2026.

At this Dallas synagogue, Purim comes with fog machines, zip lines and Broadway flair

Rabbi Adam Roffman has transformed the traditional Purim spiel at Dallas’s Shearith Israel into a high-octane theatrical event, blending his Broadway background with spiritual community building.

|ByGRACE GILSON/JTA
American singer Neil Sedaka performs on BBC Top of the Pops, London, United Kingdom, 22nd November 1972.

Neil Sedaka, famed Jewish pop icon and hit songwriter, dies at 86 - NYT

The famed hitmaker behind "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl" died at 86 after reinventing his career multiple times.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A student attends an event at a protest encampment in support of Palestinians at Stanford University during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Stanford, California, April 26, 2024.

Antisemitism emerges as a defining issue in 2026 California governor’s race

Eric Swalwell, Antonio Villaraigosa, Matt Mahan, Tom Steyer, and Steve Hilton competed to present themselves as the strongest defender of Jewish safety at LA's gubernatorial forum on Thursday.

|ByASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA

Is antisemitism inevitable? A disturbing old-new view of Jew-hatred - opinion

We have to be prepared for the possibility that democracy will fail the Jews.

FEBRUARY 22, 2026ByCHAIM STEINMETZ
A person holds a placard during a demonstration against antisemitism, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Brussels, Belgium December 10, 2023.

Grapevine, February 21, 2026: Stars and Stripes impact

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

FEBRUARY 20, 2026ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Malcolm Hoelein

JFNA chief Eric Fingerhut outlines security demands ahead of State of Jewish Union

“We are united in our commitment to America and to Jewish life," said the president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, Eric Fingerhut.

FEBRUARY 20, 2026ByGRACE GILSON/JTA
The president and CEO of the Jewish Federations of North America, Eric Fingerhut, gives the organization's first “State of the Jewish Union” address on Feb. 19, 2026.

New York UN School ignored Jewish teacher's antisemitism complaints, investigated her instead

Nadine Sébag filed a complaint against the UNIS, stating that administrators and senior leadership were fully aware of the harassment and did nothing to prevent it.

FEBRUARY 19, 2026ByMATHILDA HELLER
The Midtown Manhattan skyline of New York City is seen as ice floats on the Hudson River on January 28, 2026.

The Super Bowl ad that got Jewish strength all wrong - opinion

A Super Bowl ad meant to fight Jew-hatred instead showed weakness, missing the moment for true Jewish strength.

FEBRUARY 18, 2026ByDANIEL ‘DONI’ FOGEL
detail view of the Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots logo on a game ball with Levi's Stadium in the background prior to Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots on February 07, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.

American Jewish leaders voice concern about political polarization in Israel

During a meeting between President Isaac Herzog and a delegation from the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, Jewish leaders raised their concerns over Israel.

FEBRUARY 17, 2026ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
eeting on Tuesday between President Isaac Herzog and a large delegation of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations.

Stop pandering to Jewish anti-Zionists, racists, or sexists - opinion

A loud minority shouldn’t define the debate around Israel; respond to anti-Zionist hysteria with clarity, boundaries, empathy, and proud Zionism.

FEBRUARY 17, 2026ByGIL TROY
JEWS ARE seen protesting against Israel and demanding Palestinian statehood recognition, in August 2025.

New Jersey blew a chance to lead on combating hate

Stalling efforts to prioritize the safety of Jewish New Jerseyans at this moment in history is not acceptable.

FEBRUARY 15, 2026ByRONIT HIZGIAEV
Democratic candidate for New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill speaks as she holds a campaign rally in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., November 1, 2025.

The $15 million lie - opinion

Robert Kraft's $15M Super Bowl ad depicts Jews as powerless; real survival demands strength, confidence, and self-defense, not sympathy.

FEBRUARY 15, 2026ByADAM SCOTT BELLOS
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft before the 2026 AFC Championship Game at Empower Field at Mile High, January 25, 2026

How are Israeli-diaspora tensions shaping current relations?

The hosts delve into the complexity of addressing Iran’s nuclear ambitions, its missile program, and support for regional proxies like Hezbollah.

FEBRUARY 13, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
Both hosts note the rise in antisemitism following October 7 and the sense of solidarity that followed, but they also acknowledge the generational and ideological gaps that persist, particularly among younger Jews.