“Especially after October 7, I think everyone clung on to whatever piece of the Jewish community they could,” said a Birthright participant.
The number of antisemitic hate crimes in 2024 was slightly larger than in 2023, when police recorded 323 total anti-Jewish crimes.
Schechter Queens has voted to rename itself, completely dropping the appellation associated with what was once the largest Jewish denomination in the US. It will be known as Queens Hebrew Academy.
The American Jewish community must rethink its strategy, shifting from reactive defenses to proactive, grassroots efforts that empower individuals and promote positive narratives about Israel.
The authors of the book build on their own cultural competence: one, an engaged Muslim, and the other an equally involved Jew.
In 1902, an anti-Jewish riot at a rabbi's funeral in NYC left 196 mourners injured but sparked a wave of Jewish political activism, setting a precedent for organized resistance against antisemitism.
President-elect Donald Trump has yet to announce if he'll fill Greenspan's role upon returning to the White House.
If killers were on the loose in any American neighborhood — surely the residents would want the police to hunt them down.
This is a moment of catharsis. It is a time to instill in younger generations a sense of purpose, resilience, and pride in their heritage.
JPPI survey reveals strong ties between American Jews and Israel, with 90% avoiding Christmas trees and most lighting Hanukkah candles, despite varied views on the Gaza war and personal security.
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