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American Jews

The American flag proudly waves on a flagpole against a clear blue sky, symbolizing freedom and patriotism.
Posted inJewish Life

Where to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month around the Bay

by J. Staff May 19, 2025May 19, 2025

May marks Jewish American Heritage Month. There are plenty of events still to come as the month continues, showcasing Jewish culture, art, cuisine, storytelling and more. Did we miss any? […]

(Wikimedia Commons)
Posted inReligion

An Israeli think tank used AI to analyze 4,400 American synagogue sermons

Ben Sales by Ben Sales April 23, 2025April 23, 2025
a tattered Israeli flag waves from the top of a residential building
Posted inOpinion

The extremist Zionist group Betar is doing antisemites a big favor

Emily Tamkin by Emily Tamkin April 14, 2025April 14, 2025
Ewa Gavrielov demonstrates in a Hebrew T-shirt that reads "Savtot lema'an hademokratiya" — "Grandmothers for Democracy" at a protest organized by UnExptable in front of Israel's San Francisco consulate, July 25, 2023. (Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
Posted inLocal Voice

Why aren’t American Jews joining Israeli expats in the streets?

David BialeRachel Biale by David Biale and Rachel Biale July 31, 2023July 31, 2023
The building housing the Jewish Community Center of Greater Albuquerque and the Jewish Federation of New Mexico (Photo/JTA-Courtesy of the JCC)
Posted inU.S.

New Mexico’s Jewish federation is on the brink of collapse with no staff or funding for programs

Asaf Elia-Shalev by Asaf Elia-Shalev and JTA September 19, 2022September 19, 2022
Four Stabucks cups, each with a name handwritten on it: Rivka, Ezra, Avi, and Talia
Posted inU.S.

A new study explains why Starbucks can’t spell your Jewish name

by Andrew Silow-Carroll and JTA September 12, 2022September 12, 2022
"Destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem" by Francesco Hayez, 1867
Posted inTisha B'Av

Considering the state of America this Tisha B’Av, as we mourn ancient destruction

Rabbi Amy Eilberg by Rabbi Amy Eilberg August 5, 2022August 3, 2022
Nachman Shai (left) speaks to Sen. Rick Scott (second from right) at the Grand Beach Hotel in Surfside, Florida, June 27, 2021. (Photo/JTA-Ron Kampeas)
Posted inU.S.

New Israeli Diaspora minister travels to comfort Jews in Surfside — and looks to mend U.S. ties

by Ron Kampeas and JTA June 29, 2021
Guri Alfi in the trailer for his Israeli documentary TV series, "The New Jew."
Posted inOpinion

‘The New Jew’ shows Israelis how Judaism works in the U.S.

Rabbi Leon A. MorrisRabbi Josh Weinberg by Rabbi Leon Morris and Rabbi Josh Weinberg June 22, 2021
American and Israeli flags during routine joint military exercises in 2009. (Photo/Flickr-Israel Defense Forces CC BY-NC 2.0)
Posted inU.S.

Poll: Israeli and American Jews know little about each other

Shira Hanau by Shira Hanau and JTA June 14, 2021June 14, 2021

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