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American Jewry

A diverse community of the adherents to the Jewish faith in the United States, currently numbering some four million.
 Pro-Israel students take part in a protest in support of Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza, at Columbia University in New York City, US, October 12, 2023.

Strengthening ties: Gesher meets US leaders to unite Jewish communities

 A doctor wears a protective mask as he walks outside Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New York City, New York, U.S., April 1, 2020.

Nearly half of US Jewish medical professionals experience antisemitism in workplace

 Rachel Laser, the president and CEO of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, speaks at an event the organization held at St John's Episcopal Cathedral in Los Angeles on Nov. 21, 2024.

The Jewish leader taking on Christian nationalism

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Speaker Mike Johnson light the shamash candle of the menorah as Rabbi Levi Shemtov and Sen. Chuck Schumer watch on December 17,2024 on Capitol Hill.

'We recall the power of light within us': Bipartisan menorah lighting on Capitol Hill

 ELON GOLD’S new venture: the ‘Stars of David with Elon Gold’ podcast.

Creating Jewish comedy in a post-October 7 world with Elon Gold

 After two seasons in the NBA’s G League, Ryan Turell joined Ironi Ness Ziona this year.

Despite war, these American Jewish athletes are choosing to pursue their careers in Israel

By Jacob Gurvis/JTA
 A pro-Palestinian demonstrator holds a sign that reads "glory to the martyrs, victory to the resistance", on the campus of Columbia University, on the one-year anniversary of Hamas' October 7 attack, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, in New York City, US, October 7, 2024.

Antisemitism impacts 64% of American Jewish women's life, work and relationships

 Dr. Yizhar Hess at the dedication of a pathway honoring Rabbi Dr. Shalom Zvi (Harry) Davidowitz in Herzliya, December 11, 2024.

American Conservative rabbi honored with pathway dedication in Herzliya

Jonah Platt, host of the podcast “Being wish,” with the Beren Scholars.

Program prepares Jewish American high schoolers for antisemitism on US college campuses

By Clint Van Winkle/The Media Line
US presidential election race: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris (illustrative)

Almost one month after Election Day, here’s what we know about how Jews voted

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
 Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, March 16, 2024

Bill developing plan transferring Weitzman Museum to Smithsonian awaits awaits Biden sign-off

 Ayton Eller, 42, a Jewish American from Brooklyn, participates in a Support Israel Rally in response to demonstrators protesting in support of Palestinians, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in New York City, US, May 13, 2024.

Jews, Israelis in US suffer discrimination in labor market amid war

 A woman wrapped in an Israel flag stands outside the place where mayor of Amsterdam Femke Halsema attends a press conference following the violence targeting fans of an Israeli soccer team, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, November 8, 2024.

With rising antisemitism, Jews have to decide to stay or move abroad

By COOKIE SCHWAEBER-ISSAN
 MALCOLM HOENLEIN participates in the annual mission to Israel of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, in Jerusalem, in 2018.

Returning to Judaism through Zionism: Will it save American Jewry?

 Thanksgiving

Why is Thanksgiving a holiday of celebration for American Jews?

By DAVID GEFFEN
 Belev Echad honors 13 wounded IDF soldiers at the annual Belev Echad Gala in New York, November 25, 2024.

Belev Echad raises $4.7M to aid wounded IDF soldiers at annual NYC gala

 The delegation of student leaders from across North America during their visit to Israel.

'Tablets Shattered': The uncertain future of Jewishness in the US and admiring Jewish values

By GLENN C. ALTSCHULER
 KAPETANSKY FAMILY.

New Oleh: 'I want this place to be my home long term'