Tag: American Jewry
At JPAC California summit, state leaders vow support for Jewish community
Some 500 Jewish leaders, community members and college students from across the state of California turned out to the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC) Capitol Summit, held at the Sheraton Grand Hotel...
What Biden didn’t say about antisemitism
U.S. President Joe Biden’s speech on May 7 at the U.S. Capitol, during which he eloquently revisited Nazi Germany’s journey from racial laws discriminating against Jews to outright genocide, demonstrating the parallels with today’s...
Stop making Jews pay an antisemitism tax
Angry protestors showing up to a New Jersey synagogue with hateful signs. Swastikas appearing on Jewish schools throughout the nation. Nearly 100 bomb threats received at Jewish institutions in California.
Antisemitism has been steadily rising over the past few decades but,...
Antisemitic persecution always happens in stages
The stages of antisemitic persecution have manifested themselves differently throughout Jewish history, but all followed similar patterns. These patterns are easily discernible, especially in retrospect. After a mass-casualty antisemitic event, it’s all too easy...
Herzog issues ‘urgent’ message of support for beleaguered Diaspora Jewry
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Thursday extended an urgent message of support to Jewish communities around the world in light of the dramatic surge in antisemitism and following the attacks and intimidation against Jewish students on American campuses.
“To our...
Embracing empowerment
In a world where safety and security are paramount concerns, the Jewish community faces unique challenges that necessitate a proactive approach to self-defense.
Recent years have seen a troubling rise in violent attacks targeting Jewish...
Pro-Israel Americans need to stop cowering and start protesting
The debate going on in the United States about Israel’s war against Hamas took a new and disturbing turn in the last week. But there was one thing missing from the discussion. Many of...
Orthodox Union delivers 100,000 pro-Israel letters to White House
Orthodox Union leaders delivered 100,000 letters to the White House on Wednesday, urging U.S. President Joe Biden to continue supporting Israel, demanding the release of hostages whom Hamas holds in Gaza and combating antisemitism...
Gallup: Most Americans oppose Israeli actions against Hamas
The majority of Americans now disapprove of the Israel Defense Forces’ actions against Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip, according to a survey Gallup published on Wednesday.
The proportion of respondents who disapprove of IDF...
Why have American Jews remained nonviolent?
The just-passed holiday of Purim was subdued for many due to Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas, the trauma of Oct. 7 and the massive rise in antisemitism driven by the pro-Hamas fifth column in...