American Jewry

Gary Torgow elected as chair of Jewish Federations of North America

Detroit banking executive and philanthropist to lead umbrella group of 146 federations across the US and Canada.

Normalized antisemitism, danger: US Jews now face what French Jews did 25 years ago

For American Jews, October 7 may represent the tectonic shift that the Second Intifada signified for French.

By SEBASTIEN LEVI
10/06/2025

How many American Jews are there? A global study of world religions offers a new estimate

Pew’s latest study counts only Jews by religion, reducing the US Jewish population to 5.7 million.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
10/06/2025

‘Can’t be silent anymore’: Hundreds march in Florida to combat surge in antisemitism

The rally was co-organized by Run For Their Lives, a sister organization to the one that was attacked in Boulder, Colorado last week.

By GARRETT SHANLEY/MIAMI HERALD/TNS
09/06/2025

'A miracle': Jewish firefighter rescues torah scroll from burning NY synagogue

"Seeing it carried out safely felt like a miracle," said the president of the congregation, Igor Shamalov.

Trump’s new travel ban will block ‘those in need of real refuge,’ American Jewish Committee says

The stance by one of the world’s largest Jewish organizations comes as some Jewish groups have signaled a growing unease with Trump’s policies.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
06/06/2025

'This dangerous ideology threatens democracy itself,' warns Israel’s consul general in Boulder

In the days following the attack, Boulder’s Jewish community has been reeling from shock and fear.

The educational value of Jewish summer camp

Despite rising costs, summer camps are worth the price as they provide transformative experiences for children.

By ELIYA KELATY
29/05/2025

Foreign Ministry launches J50, creating direct line between world Jewry and Jerusalem

The Foreign Ministry told the Post that J50 will focus on issues under the jurisdiction of the MFA updates on diplomatic initiatives and the security of diaspora Jewish communities.

Coming soon to a theater near you: The threat of antisemitic attacks

Jewish communities around the world are facing the growing threat of antisemitic attacks, and it is our responsibility to help our Jewish brethren.

28/05/2025
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