Brooklyn Rabbi Simcha Weinstein, a disability rights advocate, was honored as Fami ly/ Caregiver Advocate of the Year at New York’s annual “What’s Great in Our State” event in Albany. He … more

A Texan within striking distance of winning a Democratic Congressional nomination is under fire after promising to convert an ICE detention center into a prison for “American Zionists” — and … more

A top House Democrat is blasting anti-Israel activists for a “campaign of intimidation” outside his home. Rep. Adam Smith, the ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, condemned … more

Mayor Zohran Mamdani said at a Jewish American Heritage Month reception at Gracie Mansion — which most Jewish leaders boycotted — that he planned to add $26 million in funding to prevent hate … more

In considering the life and legacy of Abe Foxman, I find myself drawn to an enigmatic and much-debated midrash , a parable told about Abe’s namesake, the biblical Abraham. The rabbis imagine … more

Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, but doctors say consistent sun protection and routine skin checks can sharply reduce the risk. According to the American … more

Tel Aviv University scientists say they may have found a way to limit the damage that spreads through the nervous system after spinal cord injuries. The treatment, tested in animals, removes … more

Bill Maher marked Israel’s 78th birthday by accusing Democrats of ducking a moral test. In a blistering May 15 monologue, the   host of “Real Time” on HBO observed that antisemitism … more

When most people think about a strong Israeli shekel, they think of good news. They think that this means that the Israeli economy is resilient. On some level, they are right. The shekel’s … more

President Donald Trump’s proclamation of May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month deserves the gratitude of American Jews. It honors not only the contributions Jews have made to the United … more