Jewish Americans

Ivy League schools recruit smaller donors as Jewish mega-donors withdraw - NYP report

Ivy League colleges that have lost the support of Jewish donors have lowered their donor standards – offering dedication donations for up to 90% less than usual, according to a new report.

Herbert Gold, novelist who mined his own Jewish upbringing, dies at 99

Herbert Gold, a prolific, San Francisco-based novelist and poet known for his story “The Heart of an Artichoke,” died on Nov. 19 at age 99.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA
28/11/2023

Shelley Akabas, Columbia U social work pioneer who transformed the world of work, dies at 92

Sheila (Shelley) Akabas, a professor of social work at Columbia University, pioneered research into how labor and management could expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA
28/11/2023

‘Levys of Monticello’ tells a unique US Jewish story - film review

The movie, directed by Steven Pressman, tells a unique story that touches on many critical and sometimes contradictory aspects of the American Jewish experience, particularly antisemitism.

Strong majority of Americans support Israel-Hamas hostage deal

A majority of Americans view Hamas' removal from power as a precondition to a long-term ceasefire; 60% want all hostages released before war brought to an end; US Jews emotionally affected by war.

California police make arrest in killing of American Jew Paul Kessler

Deputies asked the public for help in what it called "an active and ongoing investigation."

What 9 Jewish teens from across the US said they took away from marching for Israel in DC

An estimated 290,000 Israel supporters gathered in Washington, DC in support of Israel.

By AMI GELMAN/JTA , DANIELA GRIBETZ/JTA
16/11/2023

Before they hit the National Mall, these pro-Israel rally-goers stopped for lox and prayers

Over 200,000 Jews at the National Mall in DC gathered to hear from a range of speakers, including survivors of the Oct. 7 Hamas massacres that launched the current Israel-Hamas war.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
15/11/2023

Top official says White House antisemitism strategy is 'under pressure' due to Israel-Hamas war

“We continue to see an alarming trend of antisemitic threats and attacks targeting Jewish communities across the country."

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
09/11/2023

NYC Jews volunteer after pro-Palestinian baristas quit Israeli-owned cafe

Caffe Aronne had to shut down after two of the cafe’s baristas quit their jobs due to the cafe's support of Israel – until local Jews stepped up to help.

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