American Jewry

A diverse community of the adherents to the Jewish faith in the United States, currently numbering some four million.

Yeshiva University president to represent American Jewish community at Trump inauguration

Berman, who has led Yeshiva University since 2017, is known for his efforts to strengthen the institution’s academic and spiritual mission.

Sen. Jon Ossoff's anti-Israel vote is a betrayal of the Georgian Jews who support him

The senator’s decision to vote against supporting Israeli military needs was not only a betrayal of his previous stance but also an affront to the Jewish community of Georgia.

By HARRY PAUL
12/01/2025

Jewish community springs into action as devastating Los Angeles-area fires widen

As wildfires rage across LA, synagogues open doors to evacuees and Jewish groups mobilize aid, while rabbi who lost home vows 'we will rebuild together.'

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
09/01/2025

Solomon Schechter school embodied a bygone American, Zionist, NY Jewish dream

American Jewry is diversifying demographically. It’s no longer the overwhelmingly Democratic and Eastern European community of my youth. Just look how many Queens Jews voted for Donald Trump.

By GIL TROY/JTA
08/01/2025

The Borscht Belt hotels were cornerstones of Jewish family life that have no real replacement

Imagine season-long communal residences where families could book recurring weeks or weekends throughout the year, creating consistent community rather than one-off vacations.

By SARA FREDMAN AEDER/JTA
07/01/2025

Birthright’s resilience: Why young Jews continue to come to Israel even amid crisis

“Especially after October 7, I think everyone clung on to whatever piece of the Jewish community they could,” said a Birthright participant.

Jews were targeted by the majority of hate crimes in NYC last year, NYPD says

The number of antisemitic hate crimes in 2024 was slightly larger than in 2023, when police recorded 323 total anti-Jewish crimes.

By BEN SALES/JTA
07/01/2025

First-ever Solomon Schechter day school in North America goes Orthodox

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.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
07/01/2025
Pro-Palestinian supporters block doorways as they attach themselves using ‘sleeping dragon’ devices

We need to adjust our approach to Israel advocacy

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.

By TODD L. PITTINSKY
06/01/2025

'Following Similar Paths': A look at what American Jews, Muslims can learn from each other

The authors of the book build on their own cultural competence: one, an engaged Muslim, and the other an equally involved Jew.

By RON KRONISH
06/01/2025
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