Diversity

DOGE’s cuts to Jewish humanities grants were unconstitutional, judge rules

In her 143-page ruling, US District Judge Colleen McMahon called out the agency created by US President Donald Trump specifically for its targeting of Jewish projects, including Holocaust research.

Rain falls on the National Endowment for the Humanities building (NEH) on April 11, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Zohran Mamdani is sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor, at the start of 2026. The new mayor could learn a lot from Israel on how to implement his goals in City Hall, the writer says.

As Mamdani enters City Hall, perhaps he could learn a few things from Israel - opinion

People walk in New York City’s Financial District on the morning after Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral election win, earlier this month. The US population reflects a wide spectrum of identities that coexist in unprecedented ways, the writer maintains.

American Jewry needs to rethink antisemitism through the lens of modern America -opinion

Members of the Israeli-Ethiopian community take part in a ceremony marking the Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd at the Armon Hanatziv Promenade overlooking Jerusalem, November 23, 2022

Ethiopian holiday of Sigd: A true reflection of Israel's diversity - opinion


Holocaust remembrance pages removed in Pentagon’s DEI purge

Stories of Holocaust survivors were caught in the anti-DEI net, as was an article about Jewish “Golden Girls” star Bea Arthur.

 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s DEI initiative results in the removal of Holocaust Remembrance articles.

Are DEI changes coming to Israel? - interview

Israeli CEO Inbal Horesh spoke to The Jerusalem Post about Israel's likely future DEI initiatives.

A flyer shows support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs.

Why did so many Jewish organizations buy into the DEI scam? - opinion

Even in its earliest forms, DEI was never really about the literal meaning of the three words, “Diversity,” “Equity” and “Inclusion.”

 Group, business people and hands in stack for teamwork, collaboration or diversity in workplace community.

A grant to study Hebrew is ‘woke DEI,’ Ted Cruz says

A study of Hebrew grammar's noun genders was flagged as "woke" in Senator Cruz's new database of federal grants, one of seven Israel-linked projects targeted despite his strong support for Israel.

 Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition conference in Las Vegas, Nov. 5 2021.

Google Calendar no longer shows Holocaust Remembrance Day and Jewish American Heritage Month

Companies across the US have rolled back a range of diversity, equity, and inclusion measures following the Trump administration’s directives against DEI.

 U.S. President Donald Trump signs the Laken Riley Act at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 29, 2025.

Over 30 liberal Jewish groups sign statement defending DEI as an ‘invaluable tool’

The statement acknowledges that opposition to DEI isn’t limited to conservatives but says Jews should not give up on DEI.

 Keyboard (illustrative).

Trump escalates campaign against diversity, threatens private sector probes

In a new executive order, Trump revoked executive orders dating as far back as 1965 on environmental actions and equal employment opportunities.

 U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a letter from former President Joe Biden as he issues executive orders and pardons for January 6 defendants in the Oval Office at the White House on inauguration day in Washington, U.S., January 20, 2025.

No. 20: Adena Friedman and Janet Yellen: Finance powerhouses in government & private sector

Adena Friedman, CEO of Nasdaq, Inc. since 2017, has put extensive efforts into creating a capitalism that "works for everyone" by encouraging companies to diversify their board of directors.

 Janet Yellen and Adena Friedman.

Exploring 'Language City': Ross Perlin's ode to New York's linguistic diversity

Discover how Ross Perlin’s 'Language City' unveils the rich tapestry of over 700 languages spoken across New York City, revealing the stories, challenges, and cultural treasures.

 The Manhattan skyline is pictured from the Summit at One Vanderbilt observatory in Manhattan in New York City, U.S., April 14, 2023.

Embracing diversity, love and respect despite our disagreements - opinion

In today's algorithm-driven world, we lose important, diverse experiences. With our already limited perspectives in society, open-mindedness and respect for other opinions is crucial.

 WOMEN OF the Wall holds a Rosh Hodesh prayer service, as other women protest against them, at the Western Wall, in 2019.