Posts Tagged: American Jews
You Can’t Promote Hate Against the Majority of the World’s Jews and Just Call It Politics
The recent decision by the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice v. MIT has been widely mischaracterized...
Jewish Peoplehood Is a Mirage — But We Can Change That
“Peoplehood” is the term du jour in the Jewish world, appearing in sermons, mission statements, and grant proposals. It’s supposed to capture something both ancient and...
What Is the Future for Russian-Speaking Jews in America?
The Russian-speaking Jewish community (RSJ) has traveled a long road to America. From pogroms and World Wars to Soviet repression, our families fled in search of...
Americans Are Turning Against Israel Because the Narrative Is Being Twisted Against It
A new survey conducted by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reveals a troubling shift in the American public’s attitudes toward antisemitism, as well as a striking lack...
Progressive Rabbis Support Mamdani — Where’s the Push Back?
A recent piece by a number of rabbis was published in The Times of Israel, where they explain their "proud" support for Zohran Mamdani. Their article...
Threading Liberty: A Family’s Flight Toward American Freedom
Inside a small toy store in Kiev, my grandmother scanned the faces of 10 identical teddy bears. They all looked back at her with the...
When It Comes to Antisemitism, People Can’t Handle the Truth
At a recent event at the Center for Jewish History in Manhattan, Jewish historian and Holocaust expert Deborah Lipstadt said she has had to explain...
Antisemitism in North America: Unmasking Hate in the Guise of Activism
We are witnessing an alarming moral erosion across North America as antisemitism continues its steep and brazen ascent. This is not the subtle "dog whistle"...
Reclaiming Jewish Pride in an Age of Rising Hatred — I Am Done Being Quiet
To be Jewish in this moment is to be caught between ancestral trauma and modern-day terror. It is to scroll through social media and see...
More Than 7 in 10 American Jews Disapprove of Trump’s Performance Thus Far, Poll Says
An overwhelming majority of American Jews disapprove of US President Donald Trump's job performance thus far, including his efforts to combat antisemitism, according to a...
Finding Our Jewish Pride: The Star of David Effect
In the aftermath of October 7, Jewish people around the world have experienced a deep recalibration -- fear and shock has been replaced by anger,...
Peter Beinart Bends Truth in New York Times Essay Accusing American Jews of Idolatry
Israel has no right to exist, New York Times "contributing opinion writer" Peter Beinart writes in a new opinion article accusing "mainstream American Jewish life"...
Reclaiming Jewish Pride on Campus: Lessons from an Israeli Reserve Captain
I recently traveled across the United States with Olami, a global organization committed to building Jewish identity and ensuring Jewish continuity. My goal was to...
Being Jewish Today: The Curse That Became a Blessing
The time has come to take the hard steps needed for healing and to come together stronger than ever before. Let us take the necessary...
