Jewish Americans

NYC anti-Israel activists with Hezbollah flags protest against synagogue's Israel real estate event

"Brick by brick, wall by wall, Zionism will fall," masked activists chanted during the protest, according to videos posted by demonstrators.

An anti-Israel protest in New York City. Ilustrative.
US President Donald Trump gestures during a roundtable focused on tax cuts in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, April 16, 2026.

Trump urges US Jews to observe national Sabbath in honor of 250th US anniversary

"L'Chaim!" forum participants after signing the Mayoral JAHM Commitment, in Savannah, Georgia, April 30, 2026

Mayors from across US kick off Jewish American heritage month at Savannah celebration

Eli Savit.

Michigan Democrats nominate Eli Savit, progressive Jewish prosecutor, for state attorney general


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

NYC’s yeshivas can offer a well-rounded education. Will Mamdani help them get there? - opinion

Hasidic boys' schools dedicate less than two hours/week to secular learning. This educational neglect is tragically common and feeds poverty, demanding urgent action from the new NYC administration.

Candidate Zohran Mamdani meets with Satmar Hasidic leaders and families during his campaign for mayor, Williamsburgh, New York, October 2025.

First-ever empirical study of US rabbinate finds ‘shortage’ is more about fit than numbers

A new study challenges fears of a rabbinic shortage, revealing shifting career paths, growing diversity, and changing motivations among American rabbis.

Inside a synagogue sanctuary, as new research sheds light on how fewer rabbis are choosing pulpit life.

CAM Weekly Antisemitism Report – Mass Synagogue Target Plot Foiled

An Alabama man was detained over an alleged plot to target multiple synagogues

Summary of Events Over Last Week

Are Jews who backed Brad Lander in primaries taking his advice and voting Mamdani?

Only 56% of the Jews who voted for the Jewish progressive Brad Lander express that Zohran Mamdani was their first option for the upcoming elections in New York.

New York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani is joined by fellow mayoral candidate Brad Lander during an election night gathering at The Greats of Craft LIC on June 24, 2025 in the Long Island City neighborhood of the Queens borough in New York City.

Jewish-American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies unexpectedly at 29

Daniel Naroditsky, son of a Ukranian immigrant, had begun playing chess at the age of 6. His influence extended beyond the chessboard, according to the International Chess Federation.

Jewish-American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky

Catsimatidis, Rosenberg urge Republican mayoral nominee Sliwa to drop out of race to defeat Mamdani

Both Catsimatidis and Rosenberg reasoned Sliwa must drop out in order to maximize the chances of Andrew Cuomo, the ex-governor who’s running as an independent and polling as the runner-up to Mamdani.

Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa speaks during a mayoral debate at Rockefeller Center on October 16, 2025 in New York City.

Who is the 83-year-old Jewish activist that stars in Zohran Mamdani’s campaign ads?

Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign highlights 83-year-old Jewish activist Rosalind Petchesky, a key supporter whose activism with JVP and opposition to Israel has shaped his political rise.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference in New York City, U.S., September 3, 2025.

Rosh Hashanah 2025: Pittsburgh's Jewish students see 'increase in Jewish joy' ahead of new year

As they worked, they snacked on popcorn and tortilla chips - and caramel apples, which served as a representation of the hope for a sweet and prosperous year ahead.

Exterior sign for University of Pittsburgh, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, November 1, 2020

A breathtaking trip in Colorado and New Mexico: From the Million Dollar Highway to the Oppenheimer

Traveling through Colorado and New Mexico can offer both amazing experiences and moments that scare you half to death, while learning about Jewish history.

THE DURANGO-Silverton Railroad.