American Jews
Stand For Israel
Arlington National Cemetery – Resting Place for Faithful American Heroes
On this day in 1864, Arlington National Cemetery was officially opened as a resting place for America's veterans, whatever their faith.
Fellowship Blog
The Triangle Factory Fire
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911 was a landmark tragedy in both American and Jewish history, and one that brought about many changes for America's workers.
Stand For Israel
A Titanic Love Story
On the 108th anniversary of the sinking of the "unsinkable" RMS Titanic, we share a story of an elderly Jewish couple aboard the doomed ocean liner.
Fellowship Blog
Neil Diamond Rewrites ‘Sweet Caroline’ for COVID-19 Safety
Beloved Jewish singer/songwriter Neil Diamond modified one of his classic songs to fit with the current coronavirus crisis.
Stand For Israel
The Ballad of Old Mordecai
Abraham Mordecai was the first Jew in Alabama, and played a large part in the state's and the United States' early history.
Stand For Israel
The Courage and Fidelity of a Jewish-American Civil War Hero
Frederick Knefler was a Hungarian-born Jew who not only adopted America as his home, but became an American hero during several battles of the Civil War.
Stand For Israel
Reviving the Jewish Spirit
The first Jewish justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, Louis Brandeis was also a staunch Zionist who argued for the establishment of a Jewish state.
Stand For Israel
Lessons from Israel’s First US Ambassador
James McDonald, who served as the first American envoy to the fledgling Jewish state, understood the importance of fighting anti-Semitism.