American Jews

A church was targeted in name of justice. Jews know where that leads - opinion

Since the murder of George Floyd at the hands of White police touched off a national firestorm in 2020, Minneapolis-St. Paul has become the symbol of a larger culture war.

Law enforcement officials stand guard, in front of the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, during a protest more than a week after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, January 17, 2026.
Roberta Tarnove at a shooting event with Bullets & Bagels.

After Alex Pretti killing in Minneapolis, Jewish gun owners confront Second Amendment tensions

US Vice President JD Vance (2ndL) and wife Usha Vance stand in front of the camp's iron gate with the slogan "Arbeit macht frei" ("Work will set you free") as they arrive for a tour of the Dachau Concentration Camp memorial site in Dachau, southern Germany, on February 13, 2025.

The man who influenced JD Vance, and the shift American Jews cannot miss - comment

Summary of Events Over Last Week

CAM weekly antisemitism report: children’s park in Brooklyn targeted with swastikas


In Galveston, descendants of a forgotten Jewish migration keep their community’s story alive

Galveston's Jewish community, led by Rabbi Henry Cohen, helped 10,000 immigrants find new homes after fleeing Russian pogroms and East Coast overcrowding.

Shelley Nussenblatt Kessler, a descendant of Jewish immigrants who came to America as part of the Galveston Movement in the early 20th century, sits in Galveston, Texas, with a biography of the city's famous rabbi, Henry Cohen.

Jewish moderate Julie Menin claims victory as next New York City Council speaker

Manhattan councilwoman Julie Menin claims enough support to become New York City Council speaker, signaling a possible shift toward moderation under mayor-elect Mamdani.

Council member Julie Menin speaks during rally of 240 Holocaust survivors for 240 hostages kidnapped by Hamas during terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. Rally was held at Museum of Jewish Heritage on November 1, 2023.

This Thanksgiving, Jewish gratitude begins with acknowledging the land beneath our feet - opinion

A San Diego rabbi explores the history of Rose Canyon and delves into how the synagogue's land acknowledgment connects Jewish values to indigenous justice.

The Indigenous Kumeyaay territory of 1769 includes modern-day San Diego and Baja California.

US Jewish Congressmembers sponsor bipartisan bill to create ‘Jewish Refugee Day’

'Recognizing Jewish Refugee Day helps to ensure that Congress continues to bring awareness to the history of antisemitism and stand with the Jewish community around the world.'

The Departure and Expulsion Memorial in Jerusalem.

Beyond the Headlines: We are all emissaries, shaliach, fulfilling a mission - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

The international conference of Chabad emissaries held recently in New York.

CAM Weekly Antisemitism Report – Lines Crossed After Synagogue Attacked in NY

Anti-Israel demonstrators chanted antisemitic slogans in front of Park East Synagogue in Manhattan

Summary of Events Over Last Week

Mamdani accuses Israel of 'genocide' with US funding during White House meeting with Trump

Trump, a former New York resident, has labeled Mamdani, 34, as a "radical left lunatic," a communist, and a "Jew hater."

U.S. President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speak to members of the media as they meet in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., November 21, 2025

"Being There Changes You"

Young Jewish professionals describe the March of the Living experience that became a turning point

The 2025 Young Professional Delegation to The March of the Living

Jewish Parkland survivor runs for Congress, says leaders who ‘won’t support genocide’ needed

Kasky’s position that Israel is committing genocide is unlikely to go over with his possible constituents, who reside in one of America's most Jewish congressional districts.

Cameron Kasky speaks at the March for Our Lives protest on June 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

Parashat Chayei Sara: ‘Ger v’toshav’ – unfinished belonging 

Until our people are gathered and the land is restored, we remain wanderers yearning for wholeness.

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