American Jews

While anti-Zionists remain a minority of US Jews, the results of last week's JFNA survey show that engagement has never been more important.

The reluctance in the older American generation to use the word "Zionist" may have roots in how the term was used following Israel's founding.

Synagogues must decide whether to comply with ICE's terms tied to DHS security grants or uphold their values by refusing to cooperate with enforcement actions.

Leaders from Jewish communities across the US rallied prayers and awareness efforts for Nancy Guthrie, while some explained how the Torah prohibits kidnappings.

Overall, according to the report, two-thirds of respondents said that they believed Jews in the US were less secure than a year ago.

Most Jews have little trouble simultaneously affirming care and concern for Israel and Israelis and opposing Israeli policies, including the extended war in Gaza.

Yet the same survey finds that nearly nine in 10 American Jews believe “Israel has the right to exist as a Jewish, democratic state.”

The Texas state education board recently discussed draft legislation that would create the nation’s first-ever statewide K-12 required reading list for public schools.

Several MLB players have been added to Team Israel's roster this year, in time for next month's World Baseball Classic.

While most US Jews support Israel, most of them do not see themselves as "Zionist," with many disagreeing as to the term's meaning.