Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations

Sen. Schumer called for Israel’s new elections. American Jews fractured.

By Yonat Shimron — March 20, 2024
(RNS) — The Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations said in its statement that it was 'distressed' by Sen. Schumer's speech. Then a group of Jewish organizations revolted against the statement.

US Jews plan historic March for Israel at National Mall Tuesday

By Yonat Shimron — November 10, 2023
(RNS) — It comes on the heels of numerous demonstrations across the country — some led by Jews — calling for an end to Israel’s retaliatory strikes in Gaza.

Jewish Americans ask: What does it mean to be ‘pro-Israel’?

By Lauren Markoe — May 7, 2014
WASHINGTON (RNS) The J Street dispute plays out against a backdrop of long-standing resentment among some more liberal Jews over the outsized influence of the smaller Orthodox movement, especially In Israel.
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