Separating ‘tikkun olam’ from other values American leaders who call out the administration for standing up to those who attack students misguidedly interpret what it means to repair the world. Rabbi Steven Burg May 12, 2025
Stop following the leaders It seems like their twisted message is that the best way to be Jewish is to prioritize progressive politics. Liz Wagner May 7, 2025
Mixed reactions from Jewish leaders, lawmakers on Trump’s first 100 days “Unlike other presidents who make empty promises, President Trump keeps his promises, delivering for the American Jewish community and pro-Israel patriots across our country,” RJC spokesman Sam Markstein told JNS. Izzy Salant and Jonathan D. Salant May 2, 2025
Protection is what we asked for For years, we pleaded for federal funding to be used as leverage against institutions that refuse to protect their Jewish students. Ronn Torossian April 28, 2025
Political hypocrisy under guise of broad Jewish coalition A letter opposing the Trump administration's actions to counter antisemitism on campus doesn’t pass the smell test. Alan Newman April 25, 2025
Zionism should be valued, not misunderstood It’s instructive to review how some groups asking American Jews for financial support describe themselves. Moshe Phillips April 22, 2025
AJC’s EU office urges ‘strict oversight’ of Europe’s $1.8 billion PA budget "We call on the European Commission to be fully transparent about how EU funds are spent and to issue regular, public updates on the implementation of PA reforms.” JNS Staff April 16, 2025
ZOA sees record attendance at annual gala in Palm Beach, Fla. “There has never been a more critical time for increased vigilance in the defense of Israel and in fighting the scourge of antisemitism,” said Morton Klein, national president of the ZOA. April 3, 2025
Jewish Federations advocate for ‘financially vulnerable’ in Washington “Our generous donors help fill many gaps, but the federal government is an indispensable partner in helping people overcome poverty,” said Jewish Federations of North America’s Jason Wuliger. April 3, 2025
