American Jewry
A case pitting Indiana Jews against an abortion ban heads back to court
Indiana was one of several states to pass severe abortion restrictions following the 2022 US Supreme Court ruling overturning its 1972 Roe v. Wade decision guaranteeing the right to an abortion.
No. 43: William Daroff: Bringing American Jews to the table
US Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights says antisemitism in America is 'national crisis'
Fake rabbi plants billboards across New York City advertising Christian proselytizing website
Abe Foxman's death marks end of an era for American Jews - comment
He stood for what that generation of US Jews was able to do: leave the immigrant experience behind, build within the US, and climb the country's institutions far enough to actually use the access.
The crisis of American Jewry after October 7, the collapse of old assumptions - opinion
The October 7 massacre exposed weaknesses in American Jewish institutions and identity.
Israel educators must be models - opinion
Orthodox institutions have long grappled with the distance between the ideals a teacher preaches and the life he actually leads.
American Jewry is facing a shortage of rabbis – what can fix it? - opinion
What’s driving young Jews away from the rabbinate, and what comes next.
School board president from New York faces calls to resign over daughter's antisemitic remarks
Flyers advertising an “IsraelFest” event to celebrate Israel’s 78th Independence Day at Scarsdale High School were found in a boys’ bathroom urinal.
Michigan Democrats nominate Eli Savit, progressive Jewish prosecutor, for state attorney general
Eli Savit beat out another county prosecutor for the chance to succeed Dana Nessel, the state’s current AG, who is also a Jewish Democrat.
American Jews and responsibility for Israel - opinion
When American Jews openly stand with the Jewish state, does that make them legitimate targets for blame over Israel’s policies?
Jewish Federations raise $30 million in emergency aid for Israel during Operation Roaring Lion
Jewish Federations of North America raise over $30M in emergency aid for Israel during Operation Roaring Lion, supporting victims of terror, displaced families, and national resilience efforts.
Wisconsin adopts IHRA definition of antisemitism in state law
Wisconsin Act 143, formally defines antisemitism based on the IHRA framework, including its 11 illustrative examples.
NYC Council approves ‘buffer zone’ legislation insulating houses of worship from protests
The “buffer zone” legislation for religious institutions was passed with a vote of 44-5, reaching a super-majority that will make it immune from a potential veto.