American Jews
Jewish security group launches survivor testimony project to combat rising antisemitic threats
SCN's new project features testimonies from 10 survivors of attacks targeting Jewish communities in Pittsburgh, Poway, Colleyville, Overland Park, and Surfside to strengthen security training.
‘Surge’ endures as 38% of American Jews remain engaged in Jewish life after October 7, survey finds
Mamdani lit the fire. Now he’s handing us a squirt gun - opinion
US Jews cannot blame Israel, Israeli government for increasing antisemitism, JFNA CEO says
Dear Prime Minister Netanyahu: Leave American Jews out of your campaign - opinion
Yesterday, I was shocked to see the poster your Likud Party launched, and that you personally promoted. For one impulsive second, my reaction was pure Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars.
Most antisemitic incidents in NYC schools involve direct harassment, vandalism, and threats - study
The research, conducted by the United Jewish Teachers, tracked hundreds of hostile incidents occurring across the school system from October 2023 through July 2026.
Two-thirds of religion-based hate crimes in 2025 were against Jews, FBI report reveals
The number of hate crimes targeting Jews was over seven times higher than the next highest target: anti-Muslim crimes (205 incidents).
Young US Jews embrace Judaism informally despite limited communal participation - study
The report found that socially immersive experiences lead to more success in creating a sense of belonging. These experiences involve summer camps, Israel travel programs, youth groups, and more.
Jewish, Hindu, Zoroastrian parents sue California school district over mosque field trip
Jewish, Hindu, and Zoroastrian parents allege students were encouraged to wear Islamic attire and exposed to religious advocacy on a school trip.
Remembering IDF soldiers who lost their lives to hidden wounds - opinion
My heart is once again torn and hurting from receiving more devastating news.
Jewish watchdog urges NYPD to increase officers in hot spots after synagogue attack
In the incident on Friday night, Montes yelled during the service, disrupting it, and then struck a 63-year-old congregant and headbutted a member of security personnel who was escorting him out.
Jewish Federations fires consultant over advice to avoid 'Zionism,' sparking debate over term
In an interview with JTA on Tuesday, Berger, who worked as a reporter for JTA from 2000-2006, declined to comment on either JFNA or the presentation in Minnesota.
What El-Sayed’s victory means for US politics - opinion
The DSA and the Democratic Party’s Left wing have skillfully built their message around real and troubling issues, yet they're simplified by identifying a single overarching scapegoat: Israel.
Trump names Jewish Will Scharf as new White House counsel, assistant to the president
"Will is Tough, Strong, and Smart! He also loves our Country, and respects the Law. Will Scharf will do a great job as White House Counsel!," Trump wrote.
