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Too many Jews live in fear in ferocious surge of antisemitism, Biden says

After president declares May Jewish American Heritage Month WH says he is to deliver keynote address at ceremony commemorating Holocaust; 'Students have the right to feel safe,' Biden says on campus anti-Israel protests

Daniel Edelson, New York, News Agencies | 05.01.24

Jewish American artist and sculptor Richard Serra dies at 85

Despite initial harsh criticism, Richard Serra was known for his large steel sculptures across Europe and the United States and associated with Postminimalism

Ynet | 03.27.24

דונלד טראמפ עצרת בחירות לקוניה ניו המפשייר לקראת פריימריז רפובליקניים ארה"ב

US Jews upset with Trump's latest rhetoric say he doesn't get to tell them how to be Jewish

Antisemitism expert warns if Trump loses bid to return to the White House his comments prepare the way for blaming the Jews for his defeat

Associated Press | 03.21.24

Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats 'hate Israel' and their religion

Senate Majority leader Chuck Schumer accuses Trump of making Israel a partisan issue adding it only hurts Israel and the US-Israeli ties

Daniel Edelson, New York, Associated Press | 03.19.24

Most US Jews say Israel to play major role in presidential election, survey finds

Majority of respondents note considerable decline in US support for Israel's war effort, contrasting with earlier polls, while more now believe US does not support Israel enough

Itamar Eichner | 02.29.24

ארה"ב לוס אנג'לס קליפורניה מפגינים פרו פלסטינים נגד ישראל הסלמה עזה

'The worst thing American Jews can do right now is hide'

LA synagogue moves prayer service to another location due to pro-Palestinian protesters, causing an uproar; one congregant says 'if Jews cower now, we will only make it more difficult'

Yaniv Pohoryles | 01.21.24

The Jews behind Times Square New Year's tradition

Amidst the glitz and glamour, the iconic traditional Ball Drop's lesser known origins show ingenuity of Jacob Starr and the vision of Adolph Ochs, the Jewish publisher and former owner of The New York Times

Daniel Edelson, New York | 01.01.24

Once upon a time, American gangsters protected Jews from antisemites

Mob justice: with pro-Palestinian rallies rampant in New York City, we recall the historic tale of a rabbi and a Jewish judge who enlisted Jewish gangsters to fight against American Nazi sympathizers

Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 12.11.23

70% of Jewish Americans feel less safe since Oct. 7 massacre, poll finds

72% of US Jews believe antisemitism in their communities on the rise, 87% view favorably Biden administration’s support for Israel

i24NEWS | 11.10.23

Pro Palestinian demonstration in New York on Monday

Who are the Jews who turn their backs on Israel?

Opinion: In exploring the unsettling trend of Jews participating in anti-Israel protests, there's a growing disconnect, particularly among American Jews; It's important to strive for unity within the Jewish community, emphasize the importance of a strong Israel for global Jewish interests

Attila Somfalvi | 11.06.23

American mother and daughter home-hunting in Israel abducted to Gaza

Judith and Natalie recently arrived from Chicago to Israel in search of a new home; While staying with relatives in Kibbutz Nahal Oz, Hamas terrorists struck; Meanwhile, their family is looking for answers; 'We're shocked at how nothing is functioning'

Hadar Gil-Ad | 10.18.23

'My friends would barbecue non-kosher meat nonetheless I would put my life on the line for them'

‘The Yom Kippur War: Yeshivat Har Etzion on the Front Lines', co-produced by Yoel Weiss and Gilad Alfasi, tells the story of the war through the eyes of young yeshiva students, both Israelis who went into battle, and Americans who volunteered on the home front

Hod Bass | 10.04.23

New York's record-breaking rainfall shocks local Israelis

More than of foot of rainfall makes September the second wettest in the city's history, with no less than 28 water rescues in Long Island and the Hudson Valley on the outskirts of the city

Daniel Edelson, New York | 10.01.23

Dianne Feinstein, a Jewish politician who broke through barriers

After holding on to her seat despite continued failing health, the California senator is remembered by US President Joe Biden and congressional leaders

Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 10.01.23

Netanyahu turned his back on US Jewry, now he needs their support

Netanyahu messed up the Western Wall egalitarian prayer area, traded favor with US Jewry for the Evangelists, formed a coalition which morally and ethically shocks those Jews; but he needs them to achieve the normalization deal with Saudi Arabia

Dr. Nachman Shai | 09.28.23