Tag: American Jews

Indian ethnonationalists have been learning from Israel advocates in their pursuit of political power in the United States.
A recent survey by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found that 44% of American Jewish adults have experienced online harassment, with 31% reporting severe harassment including physical threats and stalking.
The article discusses the challenges faced by American Jews during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in fitting into the American celebration of the Fourth of July.
In his book, "To Be a Holy People," Rabbi Eugene Korn explores the question of whether traditional Jewish practices can be justified in light of modern understandings of justice and human flourishing.
The biopic film "Golda," directed by Guy Nativ and starring Helen Mirren, will be released in the US on August 24.
The article discusses the challenges and complexities of tracing the descendants of early American Jews.
"The Jews of Summer: Summer Camp and Jewish Culture in Postwar America" by Sandra Fox explores the significance of Jewish summer camps in American Jewish culture.
In this episode of Unorthodox, the host discusses the ongoing protests in Israel and their larger context.
In his book "Impossible Takes Longer: 75 Years After Its Creation, Has Israel Fulfilled Its Founders Dreams?", Daniel Gordis argues that despite the challenges and pain Israel has faced, it has fundamentally changed the condition of the Jewish people and should provide a case for optimism.
A new survey sponsored by the Keren Keshet Foundation has found that American Jews can be categorized into four groups based on their Jewish identity and communal involvement: Active, Affiliated, Ambivalent, and Alienated.
A new survey sponsored by the Keren Keshet Foundation reveals that American Jews are showing new trends in their engagement with Jewish identity.
In this letter to the editor, Mark Lurinsky criticizes Israeli analyst Yossi Klein Halevi for his disparagement of leftist Israeli groups focused on the occupation and human rights violations against Palestinians.
This text is a response to Eric Alterman's book "We Are Not One" by an unnamed author.
A delegation of American Jewish leaders from the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) flew to Israel to lobby against a controversial judicial plan backed by the far-right coalition government.
Martin Indyk, a former U.S. ambassador to Israel, attended a protest in Tel Aviv against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to weaken the country's judicial system.
Despite recent controversial actions by the Israeli government, there has been a lack of significant protests from the American Jewish community.
This article discusses the changing dynamics of Jews and Asians in the American elite.
Israeli expats and American Jews in New York City are protesting against the Netanyahu government's judicial overhaul in Israel.
This text discusses the decline of Jewish influence and representation in various sectors of American society, including academia, the arts, politics, and the legal system.
The documentary "Israelism" explores how American Jewish institutions have portrayed Israel, emphasizing loyalty to the IDF and downplaying the darker aspects of the occupation.
In this Q&A session with Yonit and Jonathan, they discuss Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial reform plan and its political implications, analyze a Super Bowl ad hinting at a new direction for American Jews, and share examples of impressive chutzpah.
In this podcast, Elliott Abrams discusses the passionate reactions of American Jews to the new Israeli government in 2023, which has led some to withdraw their support for Israel altogether.
In this podcast episode, Elliott Abrams, a veteran observer of Israel and foreign policy, discusses the passionate and heated reactions of American Jews towards the new Israeli government.
Ruthie Blum discusses the concerns of many American Jews over the perceived threat to democracy in Israel posed by the country's new government.