American Jewry

Maryland middle school students charged with hate crimes for antisemitic harrasment

The 13-year-old students were charged as juveniles with harassment and violations of Maryland's hate crime statutes. 

People walk on a street less than a mile away from Young Israel orthodox synagogue in New Rochelle,

Major US Jewish groups object to federal security funding cuts

Only 42% of the available $305  million was used last year, according to a statement last September by Sen. Chris Murphy, a Connecticut Democrat who backs the program.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
28/03/2024

Joe Lieberman's former chief of staff calls senator 'single most wonderful man' he's met

Michael Lewan told The Jerusalem Post working for Lieberman was the "single best career move" he's ever made.

Howard Kohr, longtime AIPAC director, announces retirement

Under Kohr’s leadership, AIPAC has traversed five presidencies and more than 10 Israeli elections.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
28/03/2024

'Promised to work for the American public 24/6': Former advisor eulogizes Senator Joe Lieberman

Lieberman and his family maintained a kosher household and strictly observed Shabbat. In a remarkable instance, he walked to the Capitol post-Shabbat services to prevent a Republican filibuster.

28/03/2024

Jewish summer camps are meeting this moment - opinion

Each year, the Foundation for Jewish Camp (FJC), where I am fortunate to be the first-ever chief program officer, supports more than 300 nonprofit Jewish day and overnight camps across North America.

By JAMIE SIMON
28/03/2024
Joe Lieberman

First Orthodox Jewish US Senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82

Lieberman spent 24 years as Senator for Connecticut and was the first Orthodox Jew to serve in the Senate.

US Jews must learn to advocate for themselves

American Jews are not bad at advocacy. We are bad at Jewish advocacy. 

By JULIE MARZOUK
25/03/2024

Rowing for a cause: English brothers make waves for Israel at Brown University

“Our key turning point was when Nate was a high-school junior, and I was a sophomore when we did experience some antisemitism.”

By HOWARD BLAS
25/03/2024

The American Jewish liturgical tradition comes to Tel Aviv in new show

“I am optimistic we will not only increase the feelings of light and joy in Israel,” says Bat Ella, singer in the performance, “but also the light in our world, and uplift our souls.”

By SARAH HERSHENSON
25/03/2024
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