AIPAC deserves serious criticism; but casting it as the prime evil in American politics summons antisemitic stereotypes

Imagine a celebration, writes the CEO of T'ruah, in which Israel would be part of the Jewish story, but not the whole story.

Last night, hundreds of New York Jews and interfaith partners turned out to protest ICE invading our cities and kidnapping our neighbors.

In San Diego, about 150 people attended, many carrying signs that said: "Jews Demand: ICE Out!" and "Stop Illegal Detention."

The rally included a wide range of Jewish organizations that do not always work together, particularly as debates over Israel have divided Jewish progressives.

Around 150 People Participated in the Rally, Titled 'Jews Demand: ICE Out!', Including Congressional Candidate Brad Lander. Demonstrators Called for New York State Governor Kathy Hochul to Pass a Bill...

On Wednesday night, Jews sat down to the Passover seder and retold the ancient story of how our ancestors, once welcomed into Egypt as refugees from famine, were enslaved by a Pharaoh fearful of losing power. This year, it sounds like the news.

The Torah's warning about settler violence and the system that produces it

The Smol Emuni conference was marked by civil disagreements, not major ruptures

“The participation of organizations with which we may strongly disagree does not automatically preclude ours if we are deeply committed to the cause,” an American Jewish Committee spokesman told JNS.

The online echo chambers are each wrong in their own way

State Police confirm an active shooter at Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield Township. It has prompted shelter in place orders.

The U.S.-Israeli assassination of the supreme leader opens the door to a range of possibilities. A democratic transition seems the least likely of all.

Twice this week, colleagues have berated me for undermining “Jewish unity” in a time of war.

A virtual roundtable of Jewish activists reflects on political homelessness, progressive alliances and the case for loving and criticizing Israel.

More than 150 rabbis and cantors protest outside ICE's headquarters in Washington, DC, criticizing the Trump administration's immigration enforcement.

Jewish leaders at a D.C. conference learned how to take on more prominent roles protesting ICE operations in their communities.

More than 150 rabbis and cantors protest outside ICE's headquarters in Washington, DC, criticizing the Trump administration's immigration enforcement.

WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘We know it from history, and we know it from God, what is demanded of us in this moment,’ Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum told the crowd.

(RNS) — The convening will train rabbis on practical tools for non-violent resistance — both to disrupt systems with tactics such as boycotts and strikes, and to create alternative processes to help vulnerable populations under threat.

Rabbis, Cantors and Lay Leaders From Across the Country, Representing Dozens of Liberal and Progressive Jewish Organizations, Gathered to Emphasize the Jewish Nature of Their Protest Against Deportati...

(RNS) — The convening will train rabbis on practical tools for non-violent resistance — both to disrupt systems with tactics such as boycotts and strikes, and to create alternative processes to help v...

Jewish legacy organizations have made the term "Zionist" a synonym for uncritical support of Israel, writes the CEO of T'ruah.

(RNS) — At least 100 rabbis and other Jewish leaders are expected in Minneapolis on Thursday and Friday (Jan. 22-23) for massive coordinated action by clergy in response to violent Minneapolis ICE…

At least 80 cities plan to hold actions in solidarity with the Minneapolis General Strike.

Jewish groups opposed to the aggressive surge in immigration enforcement are signing open letters, helping plan protests and mending frayed interfaith partnerships.

October 7 changed both Israel and American Judaism forever. Since that date, Jewish communities have been asked to reconsider the place of Judaism in the public sphere; the role of Israel in American ...