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A July 4 parade in Washington, D.C., in 2014. Credit: S Pakhrin via Wikimedia Commons.
Lessons from America’s first Jews
As we celebrate our nation’s 249th year, I can’t help but wonder what America’s early Jews could teach us about resilience and healing.
Jan Lee
June 29, 2025
(From left) Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson meet at Jefferson’s lodgings, on the corner of Seventh and High (Market) streets in Philadelphia, to review a draft of the Declaration of Independence. This postcard, published in 1932, is a reproduction of an oil painting from Jean Leon Gerome Ferris’s series: “The Pageant of a Nation.” Credit: Library of Congress.
Can Israel’s 77th Independence Day help Americans celebrate the 250th together?
Standing still for sirens represents a remarkable ability to mute partisanship and act in concert.
Gil Troy
April 28, 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a plenary session of the opening day of the winter session at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, Oct. 28, 2024. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90.
Pew: Percentage of US adults who see Israel unfavorably doubled in past year
About one-third of respondents told pollsters they have confidence in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
JNS Staff
April 11, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, April 7, 2025. Photo by Daniel Torok/White House.
Trump’s tariff crusade is rooted in an idea about justice
Israel is something of an innocent bystander in the looming global trade war. But even if there are reasons to doubt the administration’s judgment, its ultimate goal is correct.
Jonathan S. Tobin
April 9, 2025
Palestinians in Khan Yunis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on March 6, 2025. Photo by Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90.
Young Americans continue to have mixed views about Hamas and Israel, per poll
Nearly half of 18- to 24-year-olds say they support Hamas; their responses are less out of line with other age cohorts when asked what should be done about the terror group.
April 2, 2025
Ambassador Herzog holding a copy of the oldest Hebrew book in the world together with his wife Shirin, Steve and Jackie Green, Rivka Kidron, and CEO of Museum of the Bible Dr. Carlos Campo. Credit: Cade Chudy.
Israeli ambassador to US: Americans stand with Israel
In one of his final speeches as ambassador, Michael Herzog cited the “unprecedented political and diplomatic support” for Israel from both sides of the aisle.
JNS Staff
Jan. 5, 2025
Ronen and Orna Neutra, whose son Omer was a hostage held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, speak at a "Bring Them Home" rally sponsored by the Israeli-American Council in Times Square, in the heart of New York City, in support of as many as 200 additional hostages, Oct. 19, 2023. Credit: IAC.
‘Devastated, outraged,’ Biden says of learning Omer Neutra’s death
"Omer was barbarically murdered by Hamas in the Oct. 7 attacks," stated New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. "We pray that his body can be returned to his family, who have been speaking out for him and all hostages since that horrific day."
Dec. 2, 2024
A view of the border fence with Lebanon as seen from Kibbutz Misgav Am in northern Israel, Aug. 27, 2019. Photo by David Cohen/Flash90.
US State Department urges American citizens to leave Lebanon immediately
The American government is offering plane flights and emergency passports.
Oct. 14, 2024
A view of the border fence with Lebanon as seen from Kibbutz Misgav Am in northern Israel, Aug. 27, 2019. Photo by David Cohen/Flash90.
US State Department processes flights out of Lebanon for American citizens
More than 1,000 U.S. citizens, their family members and permanent residents have fled the country on U.S.-organized flights since late September.
Oct. 9, 2024