Tag: American Jewry

The text discusses the author's experiences as a Jewish individual in both America and Israel, highlighting encounters with different attitudes towards Judaism and Israel.
Tablet Paris discusses the resilience and pride of French Jews in the face of challenges, contrasting it with the current schism within American Jewry post-Oct.
In the 1990s, a significant shift occurred in American Jewish priorities where attention turned from external threats to internal challenges within the community.
In 1800, Sampson Simson, a 21-year-old Jewish graduate of Columbia College, delivered a commencement oration in Hebrew at St. Paul's Church in Manhattan, underlining the history and significance of New York's Jewish community.
In 1800, Sampson Simson, a 21-year-old Jewish graduate of Columbia College, delivered a significant Hebrew commencement oration at St. Paul's Church in Manhattan, highlighting the history and significance of Jews in New York.
Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch, a prominent figure in Lithuanian Jewry, advocates for strict insularity to shield the Jewish community from external influences.
The author will be hosting a Zoom call to answer any questions, focusing on their recently published essay in the New York Times about the divide between American Jewry's liberalism and Zionism.
The text discusses the issue of antisemitism in America and its connection to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
To effectively defend Israel, it is essential to have a clear goal, acknowledge Palestinian suffering while highlighting Hamas' actions, avoid political entanglements, and simplify arguments when discussing the situation.
In a recent article and podcast interview, journalist Franklin Foer discusses the end of what he calls "The Golden Age of American Jewry."
Despite the historical trend of Jewish voters overwhelmingly supporting Democrats, Republican candidates such as Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, and Ron DeSantis are making efforts to appeal to the Jewish community.
The author shares a personal experience of his synagogue moving their Shabbat mincha service to an undisclosed location out of fear of a nearby protest turning violent.
A 2021 Pew study highlighted the decline of religiosity within American Jewry, particularly among young adults who view their Judaism as purely ethnic or cultural.
The Hebrew Technical Institute for Boys, established in 1884, aimed to provide vocational training to immigrant Jewish boys in order to improve their economic prospects in America.
William Daroff, CEO of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, shares practical advice on navigating Washington D.C. for those attending the March for Israel on the Mall.
The author discusses the rise of anti-Zionism and antisemitism on American college campuses and highlights the failure of university leaders to unequivocally condemn the recent violence perpetrated by Hamas.
The author of this piece watched Adam Sandler's latest movie, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, and found it to be an abomination.
The ban on Conservative rabbis officiating at interfaith weddings will remain in place, according to the Rabbinical Assembly's standards committee.
This text introduces a discussion on antisemitism in America and emphasizes the need for American Jews to confront and address this issue.
The author rebukes Lev Golinkin's article published in The Forward, which criticizes the Ukrainian Azov battalion for its alleged neo-Nazi influence.
The author discusses the complex relationship between American Jews and Israel, particularly for non-Orthodox Jews.
The article explores how postwar American Jews embraced suburbia and its associated values, including the importance of gardens and spaciousness.
The author reflects on their experience as a day school parent and argues for the idea that Jewish day schools should be free or more affordable.
In Eric Alterman's book, "We Are Not One: A History of America's Fight Over Israel," he argues that American Jews' support for Israel and the memory of the Holocaust have become central to Jewish identity.
In "Are We all Kahanists Now?", Shaul Magid discusses Meir Kahane, a controversial figure in American Jewry and Israel.