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Answering the call: The overlooked Jewish role in America’s revolution - opinion

Jewish merchants, artisans, and professionals rallied behind the revolutionary effort, providing supplies, raising funds, and joining local militias.

HAYM SALOMON played a pivotal role in financing the revolution.  Pictured: Salomon statue in Pan-Pacific Park, Los Angeles.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference in Jerusalem, March 19, 2026.

Majority of US adults have negative view on Israel, Netanyahu, Pew Research finds

US journalist Shelly Kittleson poses for a picture in Baghdad on March 31, 2026.

Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah to release abducted American journalist Shelly Kittleson

US President Donald Trump speaks to the media, as he heads to Marine One to travel to Ohio and Kentucky, from the White House in Washington, DC, US, March 11, 2026.

Trump's approval hits new 36% low as fuel prices surge amid Iran war, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds


Becoming Bob Dylan: Steve Berkowitz enhances music legend's legacy with hidden archive treasures

“If he had stopped after that performance at Carnegie Hall, he’d still be considered one of the legendary American artists. But fortunately, he didn’t,” said the 73-year-old Berkowitz

STEVE BERKOWITZ (left) and Sean Wilentz stand next to a poster of Bob Dylan’s ‘Through the Open Window, 1956-1963.’

JFNA’s General Assembly: Combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish unity

Discussions at JFNA’s General Assembly focus on antisemitism and community security.

Olivia Reingold of The Free Press.

Trump, Vance not invited to Dick Cheney's Washington funeral

Trump and Vance were not invited to Dick Cheney’s funeral as US leaders gathered to honor the former vice president and outspoken Trump critic.

Late former US Vice President Dick Cheney's grandchildren attend a funeral service for him, at Washington National Cathedral, in Washington, DC, US, November 20, 2025.

Research reveals key protein regulates molecule that slows aging, boosts healing - study

The study focused on a protein known for its role in longevity and disease prevention.

 The anti-aging technology of the SUPERB device is based on ultrasound rays

Nelech: inspiring the next generation of olim to make aliyah

In January 2026, Nelech, the only Orthodox program that almost fully integrates students into Israeli schools, will launch its pilot program with a cohort of 25 students from across the US.

Rabbi Rick and his family visit the kotel.

Iran arrests Iranian-American Jew for visiting Israel - NYT

Hekmati, a 70-year-old resident of Long Island, New York, has been held in Evin Prison since July.

Kemran Hekmati, pictured in a family photo. Iran charged the 70-year-old Jewish Iranian-American for traveling to Israel.

Most Americans support US recognition of Palestinian state, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows

The poll found 59% of respondents backed US recognition of a Palestinian state, while 33% were opposed, and the rest were unsure or did not answer the question.

 A person waves a Palestine flag at Lafayette Square during a pro-Palestinian demonstration near the White House in Washington, U.S., December 2, 2023. People gathered in solidarity after a temporary cease-fire ended between Israel and Hamas earlier this week.

WWII Jewish American spies’ gear found in Tyrolean glacier after missions in Nazi Europe

Historian Edith Hessenberger: "by now we are 100 percent sure that the objects belonged to the three men of Operation Greenup".

The Jewish American spies that flew into Nazi Europe: WWII US spy gear emerges from Tyrolean glacier.

US State Dept. appoints official to handle case of US-Palestinian teen held in Israeli prison

Mohammed Ibrahim, jailed for stone-throwing since February, is set to meet the new State Department official next week amid calls for his release.

 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the State Department, February 10, 2025.

Dream Security raises $45m in secondary financing

The new round is led by a fund called 7GC, founded by Stefan Pols, head of the German office of the private equity fund KKR, and his American partner Jack Linney.

 Israel flag with stock market finance, economy trend graph digital technology.