Fourth of July

Netanyahu, Trump spoke on Friday, agree to meet 'soon' in the US

Netanyahu and Trump last met on February 11, 2026. Later that month, the United States and Israel jointly attacked Iran.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu give thumbs-up at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 29, 2025.
A detail from a Jewish New Year's card, showing Jews in American welcoming recent immigrants from the Russian empire. Hebrew Publishing Company, early 20th century

As America turns 250, Jews shouldn’t mistake it for just another exile - opinion

THE AMERICAN JEW is becoming more visibly Jewish without becoming more religious. The Israeli Jew is becoming more religious without becoming more visibly Jewish.

Fourth of July in Israel, torn between two homes filled with polarization and belonging - opinion

AS THE USA prepares to bask in its 250th birthday’s fireworks, the American dream faces an unprecedented pincer attack from both the Right and the Left, the writer argues. Here, a soccer fan holds a flag celebrating the 250th anniversary before a FIFA World Cup game last week in California.

Middle Israel: The Fourth of July and the fading American dream - opinion


Iran’s opposition, diaspora must remain united during protest week - comment

If the regime wants to use Khamenei’s funeral to present unity, Iranians abroad must use the same week to show that unity belongs to the people, not to the Islamic Republic.

A protestor demonstrates against the Islamic Republic of Iran, while wearing an Iranian pre-revolutionary flag, outside Los Angeles Stadium ahead of the Iranian national soccer team’s World Cup match on June 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Was Netanyahu chosen by God, or judged too harshly by man? - opinion

There was a young man who was chosen. He did not choose himself. In fact, he had no plans to enter politics and no ambition to become prime minister. Yet God often chooses people who never expect it.

Israeli cabinet minister and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot is consoled by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as he attends the funeral of his son Gal Meir Eisenkot, 25, an Israeli solider, who was killed in northern Gaza during the ground operation by Israel's military in Gaza.

'No. 1 attraction in the world': Trump says he will headline Nat'l Mall fair after singers drop out

Trump said that he would "take the place of these highly paid, third rate ‘Artists,’ to speak at the start of the festivities to be held on the National Mall in late June.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Memorial Amphitheater during a Memorial Day event at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 25, 2026.

US to issue special passport design featuring Trump's face, State Department announces - report

According to the Financial Times, the passport's design will feature the President's portrait overlaying the Declaration of Independence on its inner cover.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press during an event outside the Oval Office of the White House on April 13, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Answering the call: The overlooked Jewish role in America’s revolution - opinion

Jewish merchants, artisans, and professionals rallied behind the revolutionary effort, providing supplies, raising funds, and joining local militias.

HAYM SALOMON played a pivotal role in financing the revolution.  Pictured: Salomon statue in Pan-Pacific Park, Los Angeles.

Meet the Jews who played pivotal roles in American history

Jews have played pivotal roles throughout key moments in American history. Throughout 2026, monthly online conversations with Jewish historians will journey across American and Jewish history.

A group of young Austrian immigrants wave to the Statue of Liberty upon their arrival in America aboard the S.S. Harding. The 50 Jewish children, who were greeted by their new adoptive families, were fleeing Nazi persecution in their homeland.

WATCH: US Independence Day celebration at MOTJ to highlight US-Israel bond

The celebratory gala will feature US Ambassador Mike Huckabee, and Grammy winner Lee Greenwood is set to entertain the crowd

MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE JERUSALEM

Expats celebrate July 4 in Israel while reflecting on identity, belonging, and home

Thousands of American immigrants in Israel mark US Independence Day with barbecue, music, and gratitude, even as some say their identities are shifting

 Kedem Yomtov (left) and Gidon Land (right), with Gush Etzion Brewstillery.

Two asteroids the size of 32 George Washingtons to pass Earth on Fourth of July - NASA

Americans will use anything but the metric system. So let's put that to its most logical conclusion and measure asteroids with the first US president: George Washington. 

 An asteroid is seen flying near the Earth, specifically near the Middle East, in this artistic illustration.

Anti-Israel activists burn US flags, celebrate terrorist groups on July 4

Anti-Israel activists burned American and Israeli flags at July 4 protests in Philadelphia, New York City, and Los Angeles, denouncing US imperialism and showing solidarity with Palestine.

 Burning American Flag with Fire Flames. Generative ai. High quality illustration. Burning American Flag with Fire Flames. Generative ai