American Jewry

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

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

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
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