American Judaism
Appreciation: Philip Roth belongs in canon of greatest American authors
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald — May 23, 2018
(RNS) — Roth was a literary archaeologist who dug deep into his imagination and memory to re-create the American Jewish milieu of his youth.
Conservative Jewish leaders stepping down
By Yonat Shimron — March 29, 2018
(RNS) — The departures come at a time of rapid change. The movement continues to struggle with declining numbers and resources. And it is divided over its approach to intermarriage.
All 100 senators press Trump administration to help communities fight anti-Semitism
By RNS staff — March 8, 2017
WASHINGTON — The letter was spearheaded by four senators: Bill Nelson, D-Fla.; Gary Peters, D-Mich.; Rob Portman, R-Ohio; and Marco Rubio, R-Fla.
The oldest refugee rabbi dies
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 5, 2017
The oldest Reform rabbi was a refugee. Here is why it matters.
Bernie Sanders won’t be addressing pro-Israel group
By David Gibson — March 18, 2016
(RNS) The only Jewish candidate in the presidential field will also be the only one not addressing the American Israel Public Affairs Committee next week. Scheduling conflict, the Democrat said.
Why Bess Myerson still matters (COMMENTARY)
By Jeffrey Salkin — January 6, 2015
(RNS) Bess Myerson: old news, right? Wrong.
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