American Jews
Jewish American Heritage Month: US Jews face a unity test - opinion
A history of resilience and belonging, as American Jews face renewed challenges and test their unity in uncertain times.
Israel educators must be models - opinion
A synagogue helped Palestinians raise money for Gaza, and found common ground over falafel
Unabashedly proud of being Jewish: A stand against antisemitism in New York City - opinion
Jewish actor Lizzy Caplan discovers her family's unknown Holocaust story in 'Finding Your Roots'
In Tuesday’s episode of the PBS celebrity genealogy series “Finding Your Roots,” Caplan learns that one of her ancestors survived four camps - and that his wife and baby were murdered.
Yes, they really asked Josh Shapiro if he’s an Israeli spy - comment
What they asked Josh Shapiro during VP vetting reveals everything about how Jews are treated in America.
When moral clarity can’t wait at City Hall
If “never again” is going to mean anything in our cities, it must show up in what we do now and in how quickly we’re willing to say, without a moment’s hesitation: not here.
Every generation must be taught that 'never again' is not just a slogan - opinion
The Holocaust didn’t start with gas chambers; it is important to remember that it began with words.
American Jewry must stop centering its identity on Israel’s critics - opinion
American Jewish leaders risk losing a generation by centering its identity on Israel’s critics.
New Israel Fund's Gitzin: Defending democracy amid growing division
Mickey Gitzin takes the helm of NIF during a turbulent time in Israel, balancing the pursuit of democracy, equality, and a vision for a peaceful future amid rising political tension.
If New York can expel Betar US, why can't it crack down on anti-Israel extremists? - comment
If the legal tools exist, and they can be applied to marginal groups such as Betar, then Jewish leadership and the state of New York can also apply them to WOL and other anti-Israel groups.
For 250 years, American Jews have answered prejudice with defiance - opinion
The Charlestown “true-hearted Israelite” offers an enduring lesson for the 250th: when prejudice is spoken, and you have the power to answer, you answer.
Is the two-state solution still viable? Young Jews say yes, but older generations doubt
As Israel faces political challenges, younger Jews are standing up for a vision of peace, refusing to accept a future of perpetual conflict.
'We support Hamas:' Activists protest Israeli real estate expo at Queens synagogue
Anti-Israel activists rally in Queens, calling for "intifada" in protest of an Israeli real estate event at a local yeshiva, accusing the Israeli company of "ethnic cleansing" and land theft.