American Jews

Israel's bipartisan support in Washington has become a casualty of Netanyahu - opinion

Netanyahu's political choices have eroded decades of bipartisan support for Israel, leaving the country increasingly isolated in Washington.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump meet at the White House, July 28, 2026.
American Jewish Congress President Daniel Rosen address hundreds of Black Christian leaders in Jerusalem.

American Jewish Congress launches initiative to strengthen Black-Jewish relations

British Jews and Zionists hold a pro-Israel protest in London, including flying British, Israeli, and combination flags, October 2026; illustrative.

Over 2,000 Jews urge Israel's opposition to unite and form 'coalition of change' with Arab parties

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.

Jewish Democratic support weakened slightly in midterms - poll


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.

Maine Democratic nominee for US Senate Troy Jackson (L) and Maine Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R).

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.

MEASURE OF HOPE: Celebrating freed hostages on Simchat Torah in Moshav Lavon, Oct. 14, 2025.

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.

Troy Jackson, who is expected to be the presumptive Democratic nominee, speaks before the Maine Democratic delegates as they gather for their party's nominating convention to select a US Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot in November on July 25, 2026, in Bangor, Maine.

Zohran Mamdani's obsession with Israel is failing New York - opinion

When leaders declare open season on Israel, haters declare open season on the Jews.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at an unknown location, in this still image taken from handout video released July 21, 2026.

A community divided: Maine’s Jewish Democrats gear up for Platner’s replacement

The state of Maine has roughly 19,000 Jews across 10,600 households, with the population highly concentrated in and around Portland.

Graham Platner and Troy Jackson (R), who is running to replace Platner as the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate, stand together during a “Fighting Oligarchy” tour stop at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine campus on May 24, 2026, in Orono, Maine.

Will Chabad lead American Jewry? - opinion

Zohran Mamdani’s election as the mayor of New York City is the final nail in the coffin containing the deceased body of Jewish power in American politics.

 Thousands of Shluchim pose for a “class picture” outside Chabad World Headquarters

JD Vance's antisemitism is showing - opinion

US Vice President JD Vance failed to sell the MoU, failed to close the deal or to manage the fallout, and here we go again. He blames the Jews, and it’s hardly the first time. 

US Vice President JD Vance attends a Breitbart News policy event in Washington, November 20, 2025; illustrative.

Tisha B’Av and the threat within: How baseless hatred endangers Israel, Jews today - opinion

We expect world Jewry to understand us and support us without reservation, while significant parts of Israeli society continue to despise them and deny the legitimacy of their Jewish identity.

A SCREENSHOT of a cartoon of MK Gilad Kariv alongside Palestinian flags, shared on social media.

Israel is mourning. Stop turning it into American political theater - opinion

Israel is not just another issue in American politics. It is not a convenient weapon for the Left or the Right. It is a living country in a dangerous region, surrounded by enemies.

 People protest demanding the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, in the southern Israeli city of Kiryat Malakhi, October 28, 2023

From silence to script: JD Vance stops tolerating antisemitic tropes, starts using them - opinion

When Rogan raised accusations that Vance himself had tolerated antisemitism, the vice president’s answer wasn’t engagement. It was dismissal.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks on Joe Rogan's podcast, published July 15, 2026.