Opinion Alabama's Anti-abortion Law: This Is What Christian Rule Looks Like in America
The evangelical crusade making its way from Alabama to the Supreme Court will force American Jews to submit to their distinctly Christian anti-abortion dogma
Debra Nussbaum Cohen
Debra Nussbaum Cohen writes from New York for Haaretz and is a contributing editor at The Forward. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and New York magazine. She also authored "Celebrating Your New Jewish Daughter: Creating Jewish Ways to Welcome Baby Girls into the Covenant" (Jewish Lights).
Ultra-Orthodox in New York Threaten War After State Demands More Secular Education in Yeshivas
Though the issue of secular studies in ultra-Orthodox has long been a hot button issue in Israel, it has only recently become an issue in America, with NYC serving as its key battleground. Even those calling for change say the new guidelines may be a step too far
At ADL Summit in New York, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Cory Booker Confront anti-Semitism ‘Plague’
As anti-Semitic attacks against Jews spike in United States, speakers warn that the threat is very real and comes from both the far left and right
War Breaks Out in New York’s ultra-Orthodox Community Over Measles Outbreak
Unique aspects of Haredi culture have led to an anti-vaxxer movement developing in the community. As senior rabbis issue contradictory rulings, medical experts are using informal gatherings to try to spread the word about the importance of vaccinations
Young, Gifted and Hasidic Meet the First ultra-Orthodox Singer to Get a Major Record Deal in the U.S.
With his sidecurls and young family of three, Shulem Lemmer is not your average musician - but Universal believes the Hasidic singer can be the next big thing - and he even has his rabbi's blessing
Firearms or Open Arms? U.S. Synagogues Wrestle With New Security Challenges After Pittsburgh Massacre
Jewish organizations have been ramping up security protocols for more than 15 years, but will now have to balance safety factors with a desire to be welcoming
From Coast to Coast, Vigils for Pittsburgh Shooting Victims Voice Defiance and Solidarity
From interfaith events in San Francisco to community vigils in New York City, Jews and non-Jews alike come together to remember those slain in synagogue shooting
The Jewish Women Leading the Resistance in the U.S. Battle Over Abortion
As the focus on Roe v. Wade increases with the looming addition of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, many volunteers say they are motivated by Jewish values and attitudes toward abortion, which differ from those of conservative Christianity
U.S. Muslims Increasingly Harassed for Working With Jewish Groups, Activists Say
Bringing Jews and Muslims together is much harder now than it was even a few years ago, says one nonprofit leader. But despite the obstacles, organizations in the field promise to keep the multifaith
A Year on From Hurricane Harvey, Houston’s Jewish Community Still Traumatized
Some 2,000 Jewish households were devastated by Hurricane Harvey – but more than half have still not returned to their homes, with surprising donations from Israeli government and Azerbaijanis working to help
Jews and Muslims Unite in New York to Protest Trump's Travel Ban
Rally attended by 5,000 gets wide backing from progressive Jewish groups, despite key organizer Linda Sarsour's controversial standing
Orthodox Jews Start Prayer Protest Outside OU Office in New York, Angered by Its Support for Trump
About 40 activists attend first ‘Moral Mincha’ on Monday, angered by organization’s recent support of Attorney General Jeff Sessions. ‘We aren’t in the business of selling our souls to be the court Jews of this administration,’ says one participant
Israelis Don't Think Netanyahu's Government Should Listen to U.S. Jews, Survey Shows
Israeli Jews back Netanyahu’s snubbing of Jewish-American views on conflict with Palestinians, religious pluralism. But support from U.S. Jews still seen as essential
Opinion From Left and Right, Why Is a League of Haters Descending on the ADL?
Founded to fight anti-Semitism and racism, the Anti-Defamation League has absorbed criticism before. But the vicious tone of recent attacks - and their radically different political origins - are new
After Giving Them the Finger, Birthright Co-founder Slams ‘Stupid Left-wing Jews’ at Protest
Jewish activists were protesting anniversary of group that organizes 10-day trips to Israel for Diaspora Jews and trying to hand out symbolic 'return the birthright' tickets
Some Jewish Schools, Students Skip U.S. Gun-control Walkout Due to Its Links With Women’s March
Move follows scandal involving leading member of movement and renowned anti-Semite Louis Farrakhan: ‘It made it difficult for us to identify with that enterprise,’ admits one school principal
The U.S. Rabbi Who Protested With MLK and the Dalai Lama
Rabbi Everett Gendler has protested alongside Martin Luther King and the Dalai Lama, and calls MLK a very savvy field general who was great on strategy. The rabbi himself says he learned about protest from the American Friends Service Committee
BDS Organizations Barred From Israel Say Blacklist Is Increasing Their Membership
One observer says the blacklist is ‘colossally stupid’ and ‘counterproductive political theater’
Freed Kosher Tycoon Sholom Rubashkin Returns Home to Hero’s Welcome in New York
Thousands celebrate after kosher meatpacker's 27-year sentence for financial fraud is commuted, with many Haredim labeling it a Hanukkah miracle
Trump's Jewish Supporters to Celebrate Jerusalem Decision at President's First Hanukkah Party
The celebratory event will host Trump supporters from the Jewish community, who feel the President has fulfilled a major promise by calling Jerusalem Israel's capital and promising once again to move the U.S. Embassy to the city
American Christian Organizations Split in Response to Trump's Jerusalem Move
Pope Francis expresses 'deep concern' while evangelical Liberty Council congratulates Trump on keeping his promise
Hillary Clinton Calls on U.S. Jews to Use 'Radical Empathy’ to Survive Trump's America
Clinton: ‘Empathy should not only be at the center of our individual lives and our spiritual lives, but it should be at the center of our public life’
Hillary Clinton to Honor Rabbi’s Silver Anniversary at New York’s LGBT Synagogue
Back in 1992 the congregation was so small that Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum was its first paid staffer. Now it's so popular it has to hold High Holiday services at the Javits Center
Young American Jews Fend Off Top Israeli Diplomat's Critique: She Is Mischaracterizing Us
In the fallout of Tzipi Hotovely's remarks on U.S. Jews, American college students say they wished 'she spent more time talking to us instead of lecturing'
New York Hasidim Challenge Constitution in Bid to Forge the First ultra-Orthodox Town in America
The village of Kiryas Joel, 50 miles from New York City, is seceding from the town of Monroe, unless champions of the separation of church and state put a stop to it
Young U.S. Jews Want to Know Why No One Told Them About the Israeli Occupation
IfNotNow launches 'You Never Told Me' campaign, calling on Jewish educational groups to inform students about Israel's policies and to include the Palestinian narrative
Surging anti-Semitic Incidents in U.S. Begin as Early as Kindergarten, ADL Finds
There have been spikes in the first quarter and after August’s white nationalist rally in Charlottesville
Trump's Pick for Top Civil Rights Post Under Fire Over Efforts to Crack Down on BDS
Some say Marcus is 'a champion' for the civil rights of Jewish students on campus. But critics allege that by conflating criticism of Israel with anti-Semitism, Marcus stifles free speech
The Harsh Reality Awaiting Hasidic Jews Who Leave Their Community Behind
The new Netflix documentary 'One of Us' follows three Americans who leave their ultra-Orthodox past behind. Haaretz meets two of them to discover the challenges they faced in their efforts to forge new lives
A Manhattan Rosh Hashanah: A Torah Penned by a Woman for Jews Who Meet in a Church
The scribe work by Julie Seltzer was also crowdfunded and now rests in a chapel with links to George Washington and the first responders after 9/11