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American Jewry

Activists protest against Israeli judicial reform in New York City on Sept. 20, 2023. Photos: Luke Tress/Flash90

Why do American Jews protest against Israel, but not its enemies?

Is it possible that this is really a protest against Netanyahu personally and Israeli conservatives in general?

September 26, 2023

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers a speech to the nation in front of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Sept. 1, 2022. Source: Twitter/@POTUS.

Full text: Biden’s message for Yom Kippur

"As the High Holidays conclude, let us all summon the courage to make the changes required to bridge the gap between the world we see and the world we seek," the U.S. president stated.

September 24, 2023

Jewish participants on a Birthright Israel trip. Credit: Birthright Israel Foundation.

Engaging with Israel at the micro and macro levels

Instead of trying to convince young Jews why they should support Israel, we should be making a greater effort to connect them to the country based on their specific interests.

September 6, 2023

Pro-BDS protests in Washington, D.C., in 2014. Credit: Ryan Rodrick Beiler/Shutterstock.

American Jewish leaders’ silence and appeasement

They must finally confront left-wing antisemitism before it captures the leadership class.

September 3, 2023

Congregation Shearith Israel in New York, the oldest congregation in the United States, which was founded by Portuguese and Spanish Jews. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

Thinking the unthinkable

The unmaking of the American Jewish experience

Steven Windmueller

September 3, 2023

Inside the Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island. Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Rhode Island judge approves eviction of Touro Synagogue tenants

New York's Congregation Shearith Israel says the congregation has failed to be a good steward of the site.

August 31, 2023

Lorin Maugery. Source: Screenshot.

Israeli-French lawyer is Jewish state’s new tourism consul to US South

“Israel is closer than you think,” longtime diplomat Lorin Maugery told JNS.

August 30, 2023

Gen. John R. Allen speaking at the 2016 Democratic National Convention om July 28, 2016. Credit: Jef Parker via Wikimedia Commons.

Orthodox Jews go Republican

The Democratic party must understand that American Jews can no longer be taken for granted.

Farley Weiss and Leonard Grunstein

August 30, 2023

Credit: Andrii Koval/Shutterstock.

New report: Antisemitic crimes rose 28% in 21 US cities in 2022

New York City, where a majority of incidents occur, saw an increase of 33% in crimes against Jews.

August 30, 2023