American Jewry

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

Israeli-American hostages' families: Best way for regional peace is returning the 133 in captivity

The families called on the global community for help in securing the immediate release of the hostages. 

Prominent Reform rabbi to Democrats: Don't take American Jews for granted

"Our synagogue and American Jewry support Israel unconditionally, not uncritically, there never was such a Jew who was an uncritical Jew, but we support Israel unconditionally," said Hirsch.  

Americans can sympathize with Israel but not empathize

Those who are critical of Israel, living in the intersectional delusion that places Jews as oppressors and Israel as a victimizer – a binary choice – refuse to challenge their one-sided narrative.

Princeton joins list of Ivy Leagues under Title VI antisemitism investigation

In total, the department’s Office of Civil Rights has opened more than 90 Title VI “shared ancestry” investigations since Oct. 7, a significant portion of which relate to the war in some way. 

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
11/04/2024

Civil rights complaint filed against Dallas school for antisemitic bullying

The Jewish student said they reported over 40 incidents of antisemitic harassment over the course of three years, to which the administration allegedly dismissed or offered a limited response.

Not the college dream: The harsh reality of Jewish student activism

Dubbed the “infamous Berkeley Zionist,” a title I never sought, I’ve become a beacon for incoming Jewish students and their anxious parents, all seeking guidance in a sea of uncertainty.

By DANIELLE SOBKIN
11/04/2024

To the American Jews: Its time to stop apologizing

It’s obvious this “ardent Democrat” never served in the military and never realized that Jew-hatred begins with the Jew-hater, not the Jew.

10/04/2024
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