American Jews

Most American Jews disapprove of US military action against Iran, new poll shows

The poll found that 55% of American Jews oppose US military action against Iran, compared to just 32% who support it, with a quarter of respondents "torn."

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Lily Feinstein and Noa Haron, co-founders of Mini Mitzvahs, at an army base in the south of Israel, 2025.

Many Jewish Americans have holiday plans canceled as others seek path home from Israel

“When you’re thousands of miles away, a home warranty turns unexpected home problems into manageable, predictable solutions.”

Why a home warranty makes sense for Jewish American homeowners while traveling to Israel

 A PRO-ISRAEL rally takes place at Times Square in New York City, May 2021, during Operation Guardian of the Walls. The writer poses the question: Are Jewish Americans supportive of Israel?

American Jews, Israel: Navigating growing post-war divide - opinion


Milwaukee rabbi and son ordered to pay $1,000 to muralist who reportedly praised Hamas in court

“What we did was illegal and needed to be answered," said Zechariah “Zee” Mehler, who also explained that he saw a very strong response from the city against antisemitism.

A controversial pro-Palestinian mural in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, depicting a Jewish star turning into a swastika, put up by a Palestinian business owner on Sept. 14, 2024.

NYC Council approves ‘buffer zone’ legislation insulating houses of worship from protests

The “buffer zone” legislation for religious institutions was passed with a vote of 44-5, reaching a super-majority that will make it immune from a potential veto.

Protesters of the "buffer zone" legislation gather outside New York City Hall on March 26, 2026.

Zionism still defines the Jewish nation today - opinion

Abandoning the term “Zionism” hands victory to Israel’s critics and undermines Jewish identity, history, and the ongoing mission of the Jewish state.

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This war ended the old argument about America and Israel - comment

One younger officer put it to me simply: for long stretches of this war, he has been working in English. That is a bigger story than many people understand.

An IDF soldier holds a combined Israeli-American Flag

Jewish day schools’ macro and micro impact - opinion

Day schools function as an anchor institution, attracting parents and communal professionals who seek robust educational options for their own children.

Seattle Jewish Community Day School

Rising anti-Israel sentiment threatens Jewish political self-determination in the US - opinion

Rising antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment are shrinking the political influence of American Jews.

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Detroit synagogue attack shows danger of justifying violence against Jews - editorial

Attacking innocent children here will not change a single military calculation in the Middle East, revive a lost relative, or deliver justice to anyone.

A mother who pulled their kids out of the Temple Israel Synagogue stands near emergency personnel after the Michigan State Police reported an active shooting incident there, in West Bloomfield, Michigan, U.S., March 12, 2026.

American Jews balance Democratic party loyalty with concerns over Iran - opinion

Between loyalty to Democrats and concern for Israel, American Jews navigate their stance on the Iran war.

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Oklahoma attorney general accuses officials of rigging vote on proposed Jewish charter school

The A-G alleges that the board engineered its vote so the rejection would focus only on the school’s religious character, strengthening the legal case for the school’s supporters.

The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board discussed and rejected an application from the National Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation on Feb. 9, 2026.

They globalized the intifada, and Michigan Jews paid the price - comment

For months, people in the US have dressed that slogan up as activism, outrage, or edgy protest. In West Bloomfield, Michigan, on Thursday, it looked like what Jews knew it meant all along: a threat.

Emergency personnel respond to a reported shooting incident at Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, US, March 12, 2026.