American Jewry


Murder, Mental Health, Infanticide
More details in this week's horrific infanticide tragedy in Lakewood

The Lakewood community struggles with shock and grief as details emerge about alleged infanticide tied to mental illness.

Gila Isaacson, JFeed Staff | 28.06.24

Antisemitism, US

Subway Antisemite turns himself in, faces charges

An anti-Israel protester wanted by New York police has surrendered after threatening subway passengers.

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| Eliana Fleming, JFeed Staff | 26.06.24

Israel-Gaza War, AIPAC, Politics

Stunning AIPAC victory as Squad member Jamaal Bowman is ousted in the Primary

American Jews can rest a bit easier now that Israel-hating Jamaal Bowman has been replaced by Latimer.

Gila Isaacson | 26.06.24

USA, IDF, Defense

Immigration authorities get tough on Israelis over military service

Israeli civilians face intense scrutiny over their past military service when seeking U.S. residency and visas.

Gila Isaacson | 20.06.24

USA, Antisemitism on Campuses

Kasowitz law firm files amended lawsuit against universities

On June 17th, Kasowitz created an updated lawsuit against multiple American collages for antisemitism and creating unsafe environments for Jewish students.

Eliana Fleming, JFeed Staff | 19.06.24

Biden, Israel-Gaza War, IDF

Not again, Joe! Biden Administration delays F-15 sale to Israel

Delays in F-15 fighter jet sale reflect Biden Administration's balancing act Between military support for Israel and humanitarian concerns in Gaza.

Gila Isaacson | 19.06.24

Israel-Gaza War, Antisemitism

Exposed: Columbia University Administrators Caught Mocking Jewish Students' Concerns Over Antisemitism

Columbia University administrators under fire for mocking concerns of Jewish community.

Gila Isaacson | 18.06.24

Israel-Gaza War, Stanford

Stanford Graduation upended: Pro-Palestine protesters stage dramatic walkout 

Clad in traditional keffiyehs and brandishing Palestinian flags, Pro-Palestine protesters stage a dramatic walkout from graduation.

Gila Isaacson | 17.06.24

America, Antisemitism

Unmasking antisemitism: Calls for new NYC mask ban surge amid escalating protests

A renewed call for public safety measures amid rising tensions in New York City.

Gila Isaacson | 16.06.24

Jewish world

Jewish man, the oldest man in the US, has died at 110

Morrie Markoff, considered the oldest Jew and the oldest man in America has passed away this week at the incredible age of 110.

Eliana Fleming, JFeed Staff | 15.06.24

Antisemitism, United States

"Jews have too much power and control": 1 in 4 Hiring Managers Less Likely to Move Forward With Jewish Applicants

A survey conducted by resumebuilder.com in late December revealed a large number of hiring managers unwilling to hire Jews.

Avi Woolf | 07.01.24

Israel-Gaza War, US Jewry, Terrorism

FBI: Spree of Swatting Incidents and False Bomb Threat Appears Coordinated, Possibly Foreign in Origin

The FBI sent out a confidential memo to law agencies that swatting incidents and bomb threats appear to be coordinated due similar language and email methods, and possibly emanate from outside the US.

Avi Woolf | 21.12.23

Israel-Gaza War, Antisemitism, US Jewry

Antisemitism Present in K-12 Curricula in US Public Schools 

A report by the Free Press details how state-approved, official curricula on minority groups and the Middle East is fuelling and enabling antisemitism.

Avi Woolf | 19.12.23

Knesset, US Jewry, Antisemitism

Knesset Subcomittee Discusses Antisemitism on American Campuses

The Knesset heard a series of alarming reports on an increase in antisemitism on American campuses and against Jewish students.

Avi Woolf | 19.12.23

Israel-Gaza War, Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld Visits Israel With Family in a Show of Solidarity

The comedian has posted regularly on his Instagram account in support of Israel and the Jewish State since October 7.

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| Avi Woolf | 18.12.23

Israel-Gaza War

Worrying, Yet Contradictory Poll Shows Worsening Views Towards Jews Among Young Americans

A recent Harvard/Harris poll shows conflicted and conflicting views of younger Americans towards Jews and Israel, but overall more negative than older generations.

Avi Woolf | 17.12.23

Antisemitism, United States, Israel-Gaza War

Antisemitism in the US: Cafe Workers Humiliate Jew

A Jew who complained of antisemitic graffiti in the bathroom was refused entry by cafe employees in the US. The employees also humiliated her and made antisemitic statements. Watch: 

Chani Edri, JFeed Staff | 07.12.23

Israel-Gaza War, US Academia, Harvard

Bill Ackman on MIT, Harvard, and Penn Presidents: "They should all resign in disgrace"

Bill Ackman, Pershing Square CEO and vocal critic of the failure of universities to curtail antisemitism on campus, blasted university presidents' equivocation on the issue at a Congressional hearing.

Avi Woolf | 06.12.23

News

American (Jewish) Reinforcements: 150 Israeli-American Soldiers Land in Israel

Some 150 reservists landed in Israel to join the fight in Gaza, along with a large shipment of military equipment provided by the Israel Friends organization.

JFeed | 15.10.23