Tag: American Jewry
‘I don’t speak on behalf of all U.S. Jews,’ says White House Jewish liaison
The U.S. president and first lady, Joe and Jill Biden, are slated to host a May 16 celebration of Jewish citizens at the White House as part of Jewish American Heritage Month. Shelley Greenspan,...
Oklahoma declares May as Jewish American Heritage Month
In a ceremony at the State Capitol in Oklahoma City on Monday, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt recognized May as Jewish American Heritage Month, joining more than 30 other states to do so.
“As we gather...
Study: Holocaust education reduces hate crimes against minority communities
Mandated Holocaust education in U.S. schools reduces hate crimes both against Jews, as well as across a wide swath of minority communities, according to data from RealityCheck Research, a new nonprofit based in New York,...
Orthodox Jewish group: ‘Lapid delegitimizing not just Israeli government, but Israel itself’
Am Echad, a U.S. group associated with the ultra-Orthodox Agudath Israel of America, sent an open letter to Israeli opposition leader and Yesh Atid Party chairman Yair Lapid on April 11 expressing their “grave...
Democrats’ attitudes towards Israel reach a tipping point
The history of the pro-Israel movement in the United States was always predicated on one goal: creating a bipartisan consensus in favor of support for the Jewish state. And for many years, it succeeded...
American Jews viciously targeted across the country
A recent series of violent attacks against the American Jewish community shows that the increasing fear felt by Jews in the United States is a real and present danger.
An Asian American man shot two Jewish worshippers...
5 ways US Jews can help Israel, by helping ourselves
Many American Jewish leaders have recently delivered scathing—even hysterical—criticism of Israel, particularly targeting the Israeli government’s efforts to reform its judiciary and strengthen the country’s security.
It’s understandable for American Jews to care about Israel’s...
Conference of Presidents mission aims to strengthen ties between Israel and American Jewry
The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations leadership mission has arrived in Israel to engage in an annual weeklong conversation with top Israeli leaders. Highlighting the sessions include the top echelons of...
The White House met with Jewish leaders to discuss antisemitism. Now what?
Wednesday’s high-profile White House roundtable on antisemitism garnered plenty of headlines. Now, according to those present, the real work starts.
America is facing an “epidemic of hate,” said Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, who chaired a...
The anti-Bibi resistance isn’t protecting Israel’s best interests
Prior to the recent Israeli election, it was clear that Benjamin Netanyahu’s left-wing opponents and their sympathizers in the United States wouldn’t meekly accept defeat if they were unable to prevent the Likud Party...