American Jews

Cornell condemns student’s viral antisemitic remarks, but won’t bar him from campus

Cornell University student Austin Franco appeared on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” after saying he wouldn’t work “for a Jew.”

JULY 31, 2026|ByANDREW LAPIN/JTA

Piers Morgan interviews Austin Franco, a Cornell University undergraduate who went viral after telling a job interviewer he was "not interested in working for a Jew," on July 28, 2026.

US Representative Ro Khanna (D-CA) is interviewed by Reuters during a visit to Turmus Ayya, near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, July 9, 2026.

American politicians, please stop using my backyard as your political stage - opinion

Recent visits and speeches by American politicians such as Congressman Ro Khanna and former mayor Rahm Emanuel have left me frustrated and concerned.

JULY 29, 2026|ByALIZA PILICHOWSKI

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at an unknown location, in this still image taken from handout video released July 21, 2026.

What my friends’ support for Mamdani revealed about Jewish identity - comment

“Maybe you can never see the bubble you’re in until it bursts.” Reflecting on friendship, Jewish identity, and the widening distance between Israel and parts of American Jewry.

JULY 28, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

Maine Democratic nominee for US Senate Troy Jackson (L) and Maine Republican incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R).

As Maine's Senate race begins, Jewish voters find themselves 'politically homeless'

With Democrats eyeing a key Senate pickup in Maine, some Jewish voters say Israel has become a defining issue in the Collins-Jackson race, leaving them torn ahead of Election Day.

JULY 27, 2026|ByGRACE GILSON

Iowa governor honors Jewish heritage and fight against antisemitism at historic event

The event comes amid growing national concern over rising antisemitism across the United States

MAY 14, 2026ByCOMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds, CAM Jewish American Heritage Project Dir. Lenore Zach, Iowa JAHM Scholarship winners, Dir. of the Iowa Dept. of Education Mackenzie Snow, & Exec. Dir. of the Jewish Federation of Greater Des Moines Jarad Bernstein.

Jerusalem remains leading destination for North American immigrants, new aliyah data shows

New aliyah figures released ahead of Yom Yerushalayim show that Jerusalem continues to be the top destination for North American immigrants moving to Israel.

MAY 13, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH NEFESH B’NEFESH

Co-Founder & Executive Director of Nefesh B’Nefesh, Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Mayor of Jerusalem, Moshe Lion delivering mishloach manot to new Olim in Jerusalem

NYC anti-Israel activists with Hezbollah flags protest against synagogue's Israel real estate event

"Brick by brick, wall by wall, Zionism will fall," masked activists chanted during the protest, according to videos posted by demonstrators.

MAY 12, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR

An anti-Israel protest in New York City. Ilustrative.

NGO Gav Lalochem seeks US Diaspora support to aid reintegration of IDF combat veterans

Gav Lalochem is touring the US to rally support from the American Jewish Diaspora in helping IDF veterans reintegrate into civilian life after serving in combat.

MAY 11, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR

Abe Foxman's death marks end of an era for American Jews - comment

He stood for what that generation of US Jews was able to do: leave the immigrant experience behind, build within the US, and climb the country's institutions far enough to actually use the access.

MAY 10, 2026ByZVIKA KLEIN

Hundreds of US mayors back push to mark Jewish American heritage month

In the face of rising antisemitism, local leadership is stepping forward to ensure that Jewish heritage is not only remembered, but actively celebrated.

MAY 6, 2026ByCOMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT