Debates over identity and belonging, while fraught these days, are inherent to the American Jewish experience, says writer Emily Tamkin.
American Jews
Mazi Pilip’s IDF service, seen as an advantage in the NY-3 special election, may end up being neutralized by Tom Suozzi’s pro-Israel record.
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander called for tying aid to Israel to commitments to democracy and human rights.
The mainstreaming of Israel’s religious ultranationalists will lead to further American Jewish disenchantment with Israel and Zionism.
Shared opposition to far-right politics is uniting American Jews and Muslims.