Jewish Americans

ADL honors US senators Rosen, Lankford for bipartisan work against antisemitism

As co-founders of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, the two have worked together to advance legislative measures targeting hate and supporting religious freedom.

Senator James Lankford (R-OK) addresses attendees inside First Church, on the day of a ceremony to mark the 30th anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US, April 19, 2025
US Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) speaks on stage on the second day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Center on September 10, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.

Republican incumbent spars with Democrat challenger over antisemitism in strongly Jewish NY distict

Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Democratic candidate for US Senate, addresses the state's Jewish Democratic caucus at its annual "Summer Simcha" event amid broader Jewish communal concerns about his campaign, Birmingham, Mich., Aug. 30, 2026.

Michigan Democrat leaders join Nonnegotiable campaign pressuring El-Sayed on Jewish safety, Israel

Members of the national board of J Street U, the liberal Zionist group's campus wing, speak at their 2026 convention in Washington, D.C.

Jewish establishment heavy hitters are joining J Street in sign of changing times


Speakers condemn antisemitism, praise Trump at Republican Jewish Coalition Annual Leadership Summit

The conference was held during the weekend and drew attendees, activists, and officials to strategize ahead of the upcoming midterm elections and address security concerns facing Jews.

Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) Chairman Jim Jordan.

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.

Santa Clara, California.

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.

Central Synagogue in Manhattan.

Bell's landslide exposes limits of anti-Israel campaign strategy - analysis

Political analysts say Wesley Bell's decisive victory over Cori Bush reflected voters' focus on local issues over Israel and AIPAC.

Former US Rep. Cori Bush prepares to deliver her concession speech on August 6, 2024, in St Louis.

After narrow primary victory, El-Sayed faces skepticism from Jewish, Black Democrats

El-Sayed narrowly won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, but party leaders now face the task of uniting Jewish and Black Democrats ahead of November.

Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US, Democratic primary, speaks during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US August 5, 2026.

Alan Dershowitz calls Jewish Mamdani voters 'self-haters' in radio interview

The Harvard law professor and attorney said Jewish communities must organize beyond election cycles, while sharply criticizing those who voted for Mamdani.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani arrives prior speaking about the fiscal year 2027 budget in New York City on May 12, 2026.

A narrowed Michigan Democratic Senate race leaves Jewish voters with a stark choice

Following Mallory McMorrow's suspension of her US Senate campaign, two candidates with opposing visions of the Democratic Party's future, particularly on Israel policy, remain.

Congresswoman Haley Stevens campaigns for the US Senate at the Michigan Democratic Nominating Convention, April 19, 2026.

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

Sociologist Charles Liebman long ago pointed out that all Jews in America are Jews by choice. Nothing in American society binds you to your Jewishness.

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

Damascus synagogue tours highlight renewed interest in Syrian Jewish history and diaspora ties

Tours of synagogues and meetings with religious leaders highlight renewed interest in Jewish history and unresolved questions over historic sites, property, and diaspora ties.

A rabbi holds a Torah scroll at the Ifrange Synagogue in the Jewish quarter in Old Damascus on April 29, 2025.

After Santa Monica attack, setting dog to bite Jewish victim, man charged but not with hate crime

Nay Min Tar was charged with one felony count of criminal threats and one count of misdemeanor battery, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.

Santa Monica Police. Ilustrative.