American Jewry

A diverse community of the adherents to the Jewish faith in the United States, currently numbering some four million.

The American Heritage Haggadah: A personal story of production and publication

I worked hard to fulfill my dream, and thankfully I was successful. Some 7,000 copies are used at Seder tables throughout the world.

By DAVID GEFFEN
12/04/2025

Trump's danger to US Jewry: Living under autocracy never ends well for Jews

We must not let Trump’s policy of cracking down on far-Left antisemitism lull us into silence while his administration normalizes far-Right extremism and imperils our democracy.

By ROBERT HORENSTEIN
12/04/2025

Revelations of likely voter fraud spark call for consequences in World Zionist Congress election

More than 2,000 suspicious ballots were discovered midway through the voting period as turnout reached "unprecedented" levels in the critical election for Israel's future.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
11/04/2025

Trump taps Yehuda Kaploun as State Dept. antisemitism envoy

Kaploun, born in Israel to a haredi family, aided then-President-elect Trump as his Jewish outreach chief on Trump's vision for US-Israel relations after the 2024 election victory.

 Bellamy Bellucci: The pro-Israel advocate breaking every mold and defending every truth.

Bellamy Bellucci: The outspoken activist defying Israel’s critics, antisemites

South African by birth, Jewish by choice: Israel’s fiercest defenders don’t always wear uniforms. Some wear heels, quote Torah, and fight fire with truth.

Most Americans view Israel more unfavorably than before Oct. 7, Pew survey finds

Young people in both parties have relatively high unfavorables toward Israel.

By BEN SALES/JTA
09/04/2025

Jewish cultural institutions reeling as Trump defunds arts and humanities

Virtually all federal grant-making for arts and culture is in jeopardy following recent and expected cuts across government agencies.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
09/04/2025

Jewish student targeted with antisemitic comments over plan to study in Israel

“It’s not only really affecting me but the whole Jewish community at school," the Jewish senior told the NYP in an exclusive interview.

Jewish cartoon designer drew inspiration for 'Kim Possible' from female IDF soldiers

Silver, known for creating characters for various animated shows and movies, says that his first visit to Israel influenced his design of Kim Possible.

 THE LATE Max Frankel sits front and center

Max Frankel: The New York Times' unflinching Jewish journalist

Journalism will never be perfect, but honest journalism is always worth fighting for.

By ALISON LEIGH COWAN
08/04/2025
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