American Jewry

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
 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s DEI initiative results in the removal of Holocaust Remembrance art

Display honoring Jewish women graduates of naval academy removed ahead of Hegseth visit

Ahead of Pete Hegseth’s visit, the US Naval Academy took down a display honoring Jewish female grads, raising questions about his anti-DEI push.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
04/04/2025

Sharona Nazarian becomes first Jewish Iranian-American woman mayor in US history

On February 27, 2025, she wrote, "Beverly Hills has always stood against antisemitism and injustice"

Mahmoud Khalil issue: How Jews can pick sides in the antisemitism vs free speech debate

What side should we take in the debate of antisemitism vs. freedom of speech? Jews should imagine having this conversation with their grandparents and great-grandparents. 

By ELCHANAN POUPKO
30/03/2025

Coach Bruce Pearl's moral courage transcends basketball

Auburn University men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl is this generation’s Sandy Koufax.

American Jews marching in New York with Israeli flags. How can we bridge the divide between Israel a

Nearly a quarter of Americans raised Jewish have left the religion, survey says

The study surveyed "religious switching" around the world, and found that significant percentages of people raised in religious homes in the US and internationally are now not religious.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
26/03/2025

OU Advocacy urges Senate to confirm Huckabee as ambassador to Israel

“Governor Huckabee brings a profound understanding of the security challenges confronting Israel and an unwavering commitment to the US-Israel alliance,” said the director of OU Advocacy Center.

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