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Many US Jewish Adults Have Experienced Assault or Harassment Over the Past Year, AP-NORC Poll Finds
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (1183+ words) A new AP-NORC poll finds that many Jewish Americans feel unsafe in the United States, with a majority saying they feel less safe than they did before Hamas" Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel Many US Jewish Adults Have Experienced Assault or…...
It really is about Israel - by Milan Singh
24+ min ago (488+ words) There are a few books that I think everyone should read. One of them is The Nature and Origins of Mass Opinion by John Zaller. It's a fascinating, if a bit dense, text that develops a comprehensive theory of how…...
America's covenant with the Jewish people
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (420+ words) Religion > Judaism Link copied America's relationship with Israel and the Jews goes deeper, and farther back, than even our nations' respective foundings. Joseph Puder | July 10, 2026 One clear factor fueling antisemitism in America is demography; another is a reluctance to enforce…...
Most Jewish Americans think antisemitism is a serious problem that has escalated in recent years
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (273+ words) Only 34% of Jewish adults feel safe as a Jewish person living in the United States today. And about 2 in 10 report being verbally harassed or harassed online in the last year because of their Jewish faith. Most Jewish adults say prejudice…...
Hasan Piker and the ADL debate the meaning of Zionism
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (22+ words) USA Today Hasan Piker and the ADL debate the meaning of Zionism...
You give me hope" Chief Rabbi tells young HET ambassadors
1+ hour, 9+ min ago (514+ words) Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis was speaking at the annual HET Ambassador Conference earlier this week The Chief Rabbi has praised the young ambassadors of the Holocaust Educational Trust (HET) for their work in confronting antisemitism. The annual HET Ambassador'Conference…...
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (84+ words) Light Candles: 8: 10 p. m. Shabbat Ends: 9: 17 p. m. Light Candles: 7: 58 p. m. Shabbat Ends: 8: 54 p. m. Light Candles: 7: 49 p. m. Shabbat Ends: 8: 50 p. m. Light Candles: 7: 08 p. m. Shabbat Ends: 8: 31 p. m. Light Candles: 7: 21 p. m. Shabbat Ends: 8: 33 p. m. Light Candles: 7: 28 p. m. Shabbat Ends: 8: 29 p. m. Light Candles: 7: 13 p. m. Shabbat Ends: 8: 23 p. m....
The Blogs: Social Media and" Mistrust
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (360+ words) My post last week was all about the political ramifications of social media. But they are called "social" media for a reason. The social effects are easily as important and problematic. So here goes: the problem and some solutions. The…...
Column: Graham Platner Is Hardly the Only Israel-Basher Who Is Vulnerable
5+ hour, 20+ min ago (798+ words) The Platner implosion should prove to the Jewish community that it can prevail over these arrogant "progressives" who are stomping all over us to build a political empire. We need to vigorously stand up to the anti-Israel mob before they…...
Bangor's newest rabbi wants to bring a spirit of playfulness to religious life
1+ hour, 28+ min ago (1330+ words) For the last year, Bangor's Congregation Beth El has been operating without a rabbi. During an 18-month search for a new spiritual leader following the departure of Rabbi Sam Weiss last June, more than 70 congregants stepped up to give sermons…...