American Jews

Jewish Democratic support weakened slightly in midterms - poll

The survey from the Jewish Electorate Institute, a nonpartisan think tank that often works with Democrats, was the latest data pointing to simmering Jewish discomfort with the party.

Attendees at the Michigan Jewish Democratic Caucus “Summer Simcha” event listen to Jewish congressional candidate Jeremy Moss ahead of the midterms in Birmingham, Mich., Aug. 30, 2026.
Illustrative: A single blue balloon separated from a bunch.

Where is the liberal Zionist's place at the US Democratic victory party? - opinion

US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance make an announcement in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington Tuesday, 20th October 2026

Who is Stephen Miller, the Jewish conservative promoted to Trump’s new chief of staff? - explainer

 J. Robert Oppenheimer at the Guest Lodge, Oak Ridge, in 1946.

The enigma of Robert Oppenheimer: New biography revisits the man behind the atomic bomb - review


Jewish Futures 2026 conference to explore how AI could reshape Jewish education

The event will convene Jewish educators and thought leaders to examine how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are changing how young people learn, connect, and process information.

The midtown Manhattan skyline is pictured from the top of the Empire State Building in New York on March 3, 2026.

Over 200 US rabbis demand US Senate candidate El-Sayed make Jewish safety commitments

The rabbi's open letter called on El-Sayed to align his campaign with Obama’s legacy of Jewish inclusion within the Democratic Party.

Democratic US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed addresses supporters during a campaign rally in Detroit, Michigan, US October 24, 2026.

Mark Wilf at The Jewish Agency: Building connection, unity, and trust

“Mark Wilf has shown us what it means to be a true ‘mensch,’ leading not through words but through his actions,” Maj.-Gen. (res.) Doron Almog, chairman of the Executive at The Jewish Agency

Mark Wilf visits a summer camp hosting Israeli teens from the Campers2Gether program

Jews are 'literally afraid' of Michigan's candidate El-Sayed, opponent Rogers says in final debate

Rogers repeated the theme in his closing statement, insisting that Jews were among several groups of Democrats who were defecting to him because they found El-Sayed “too extreme.” 

 US Senate candidates Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, left, and Michigan Republican Senate candidate, former US Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI)  debate on October 21, 2026 at WXYZ Channel 7 in Southfield, Michigan.

ADL, Hispanic Christian leaders announce alliance to fight antisemitism, strengthen ties

Addressing the gathering at the Museum of the Bible, ADL CEO Greenblatt opened his remarks by expressing deep gratitude to the conference leadership and organizers for convening the summit.

CEO and National Director ADL Jonathan Greenblatt speaks onstage during the ADL Never Is Now Summit at The Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on March 16, 2026 in New York City.

In this Florida district, politicians battle over who most loves Israel

Both have condemned accusations that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. They each oppose any effort to condition or cut off US military aid to Israel.

Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) speaks during a news conference on "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena" (UAP) outside of the U.S. Capitol Building on June 09, 2026 in Washington, DC.

FBI arrests man for threatening to 'blow up' Jewish preschool in LA with Molotov cocktails - report

A report by the New York Post revealed that Steven Duenas was detained by the FBI for threatening to attack a Los Angeles Jewish preschool using Molotov cocktails.

An FBI insignia on a building in Washington, DC, US. March 15, 2026.

'American Intellectual Antisemitism': Shai Davidai exposes universities’ deep-rooted antisemitism

A professor’s fight against campus antisemitism reveals institutional failures and raises questions about whether American universities can change.

Columbia University campus, first day of 2025 fall semester, in New York City. Prof. Shai Davidai exposes Ivy League radical politics, ideological indoctrination, institutional indifference, leadership failures, and the moral unraveling of American academia.

Majority of New York Jewish voters view Mamdani unfavorably - poll

According to a Siena poll conducted in September, 64% of Jewish voters in New York state hold an unfavorable view of Mamdani, compared with just 33% who view him favorably.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks to attendees during a celebration at the National Action Network (NAN) for the 72nd birthday of its founder and president, Rev. Al Sharpton, in New York City, US, October 3, 2026.

Editor's Notes: A break with Israel would hurt American Jews, too - comment

Israel needs to work with Democrats and invest in Jewish education as American Jews weigh difficult political choices.

This week, CNN’s Harry Enten presented Siena polling averages showing that Democrats’ lead among Jewish voters in New York on the congressional ballot had fallen from 49 percentage points in 2022 to 13 this year.