American Jewry

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

It might be time to start our own Jewish Ivy League - editor's notes

Ivy League campuses are now too hostile to Jewish students; we need to take the cue and build new, safe institutions.

25/04/2024

Pro-Israel, anti-Netanyahu: How American Jews are reshaping Zionism

Today more than ever it is essential that there continue to be Jews in the US who object to the policies and actions of the Israeli government, but who at the same time are proud Zionists.

24/04/2024

'Campuses in revolt': Columbia-like encampments emerge at US universities

Encampments were started at Yale, the University of Michigan, New York University, The New School, Tufts University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Emerson College, and Rutgers University.

MK Illouz US trip seeks Diaspora unity, House hearing on PA terror ties

Though Israelis and Diaspora Jews may not agree on every issue, unity between the two had only grown since October 7, recognizing the "sense of common past and destiny."

Antisemitism across America, from Alabama to Wisconsin

Overall, the report shows an alarming trend of violent antisemitism, insecurity and feelings of isolation among Jews across the United States. 

Fred Neulander, rabbi serving life sentence, dies in prison at 82

New Jersey Rabbi Fred Neulander, convicted for hiring hit men to kill his wife in 1994, dies in prison at 82.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
20/04/2024
 Families of the Israelis held kidnapped by Hamas terrorists in Gaza outside the US consulate

New JFNA survey finds most Americans want ceasefire deal to include release of hostages

A large majority of American Jews said they continue to feel strong emotional bonds to Israel, and it makes them proud to be Jewish. 

The death of Brooklyn Dodger great Carl Erskine closes a chapter in Jewish history

The Dodgers ruled the National League when the Jews ruled — or at least left an indelible cultural stamp on — Brooklyn.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
18/04/2024

Met Council expects to feed 300,000 poor New Yorkers over Passover

More than 230 distribution events have been organized throughout the five boroughs of New York City as well as in Westchester, Albany, Connecticut, and New Jersey.

Ken Holtzman, winningest Jewish pitcher in MLB history, dies at 78

Holtzman managed the Petach Tikva Pioneers in the Israel Baseball League’s first and only season in 2007.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
16/04/2024
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