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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.
 Joel Mesler's piece 'L'Chaim'.

American Jewish artist on contributing to Philharmonic Oct. 7 tribute

By NERIA BARR
American Jews and their supporters participate in the March for Israel in Washington, DC, earlier this month.

American Jews silent on Israel’s survival as they fight antisemitism from the past

 Rabbi Yael Buechler is displaying her Amazon "tuchus" boxes in her Sukkah, October 2024.

We bought the viral Amazon ‘tuchus’ boxes for Sukkot. What does that say about us?

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL nominee and US Vice President Kamala Harris, together with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, plant a tree to mark the first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, in Washington.

Kamala Harris has shown up time and again for the Jewish community

By ROSELYNE (CISSIE) SWIG
 REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL nominee and former US president Donald Trump speaks at an event commemorating the first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel on Monday in Doral, Florida.

Ultra-orthodox US Jews intend to vote Trump, survey finds

 MICHAEL RAPAPORT onstage in Jerusalem Sunday night

Comedian Michael Rapaport makes Israel debut at Jerusalem Theater

Sandy Koufax pitches during Game 7 of the 1965 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Minnesota Twins, Oct. 14, 1965, at Metropolitan Stadium in Minneapolis.

Sandy Koufax famously didn’t pitch on Yom Kippur in 1965. But did he go to synagogue?

By Jacob Gurvis/JTA
 US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks at a press conference following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 25, 2024.

Democratic poll shows 71% of Jewish voters across seven swing states favor Kamala Harris

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
 Thousands gathered in Central Park for a pro-Israel rally on Oct. 7, 2024.

In NYC, Jews gather together — and apart — for prayer and protest to mark one year since Oct. 7

By Julia Gergely/JTA , Luke Tress/JTA , Jackie Hajdenberg/JTA
 Two of Ina Garten's books, "Barefoot Contessa Parties!" and "Modern Comfort Food."

In her long-awaited biography, superstar chef Ina Garten opens up about her abusive Jewish parents

By RACHEL RINGLER/JTA
(L-R): Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are seen ahead of the presidential debate (illustrative)

Low voter turnout among American Christians and Jews could impact 2024 election, study finds

 SHAKED WITH US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.

Jewish officials handling hurricane communications face antisemitic harassment

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
 CHABAD AT George Washington University holds a havdalah ceremony on GW’s Kogan Plaza in commemoration of the October 7 massacre, last Saturday night.

Before and after October 7: Two completely different worlds

By Sabrina Soffer
 Jewish Americans and supporters of Israel gather in solidarity with Israel and protest against antisemitism, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, during a rally on the National Mall in Washington, U.S, November 14, 2023

Top Conservative rabbi to 'Post': This is how US Jews can keep hope alive for Israel

 CARS DESTROYED by Hamas during the October 7 massacre are piled high in a field near the Israel-Gaza border.

A year after the October 7 attacks, here's what it means to be Jewish in America

By Shira Hutt