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."
Many Jewish Americans have holiday plans canceled as others seek path home from Israel
Why a home warranty makes sense for Jewish American homeowners while traveling to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.