American Jewry

American Jewish artist on contributing to Philharmonic Oct. 7 tribute

Artist Joel Mesler says his work "L'Chaim", presented at the joint project, is about choosing life in the face of adversity.

By NERIA BARR
21/10/2024

American Jews silent on Israel’s survival as they fight antisemitism from the past

What do European Jews in 1944 and Israeli Jews in 2024 have in common? American Jews remain silent in the face of their oppression.

20/10/2024

We bought the viral Amazon ‘tuchus’ boxes for Sukkot. What does that say about us?

Jews across the US shelled out about $15 for a dozen ready-to-construct cardboard boxes emblazoned with Hebrew letters that spelled a phonetic variation on “tuchus” — the Yiddish word meaning “butt."

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
16/10/2024

Kamala Harris has shown up time and again for the Jewish community

From early advocacy work to her role in combating antisemitism, Kamala Harris has shown dedication to Jewish causes.

By ROSELYNE (CISSIE) SWIG
15/10/2024

Ultra-orthodox US Jews intend to vote Trump, survey finds

The researchers explored trends regarding views on Israel, Zionism, and the influence Jewish issues play on local and national voting among US Orthodoxy.

Comedian Michael Rapaport makes Israel debut at Jerusalem Theater

The 54-year-old Jewish comedian has been one of Israel’s most outspoken defenders since October 7th.

14/10/2024

Sandy Koufax famously didn’t pitch on Yom Kippur in 1965. But did he go to synagogue?

Not observant but proudly Jewish, Koufax decided he would not pitch on the holiday. It is a decision that 59 years later remains a defining moment in the history of American Judaism.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
12/10/2024

Democratic poll shows 71% of Jewish voters across seven swing states favor Kamala Harris

Also consistent, according to the poll, is how respondents do not view Israel as their top issue at the ballot box. It ranked fourth among issues presented to the respondents.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
09/10/2024

In NYC, Jews gather together — and apart — for prayer and protest to mark one year since Oct. 7

On the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, New York City saw diverse Jewish gatherings, from a large pro-Israel rally in Central Park to left-wing Jewish events downtown.

By JULIA GERGELY/JTA , LUKE TRESS/JTA , JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
09/10/2024

In her long-awaited biography, superstar chef Ina Garten opens up about her abusive Jewish parents

Ina Garten's new memoir reveals a difficult Jewish childhood, contrasting with her warm public persona.

By RACHEL RINGLER/JTA
09/10/2024
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