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An overwhelming majority of American Jews, about 83%, share the same basic demographic profile — but there are signs that American Jewry is growing more diverse. The 83% is made up of Jews who say they are white and do not identify with ethnic labels such as Hispanic, Sephardic or Mizrahi. They were all born in the same set of places — the United States, Canada and Europe, plus countries of the former Soviet Union — and so were both their parents. The remainder, an estimated 17%, depart from this profile in at least one regard. These American Jews identify as Black, Asian, some other mi...

Campers at Camp Be’chol Lashon, a summer camp for young Jews of color. (Courtesy) Advertisement (JTA) – An overwhelming majority of American Jews, about 83%, share the same basic demographic profile — but there are signs that American Jewry is growing more diverse. The 83% is made up of Jews who say they are white and do not identify with ethnic labels such as Hispanic, Sephardic or Mizrahi. They were all born in the same set of places — the United States, Canada and Europe, plus countries of the former Soviet Union — and so were both their parents.  The remainder, an ...

SMYRNA, Del. (AP) — There is very little support in Delaware — as well as most other...

PEN America Launches 'Expanded' Emerging Voices Fellowship By John Maher | Feb 18, 2021 PEN America's Emerging Voices Fellowship, which the organization said has been newly expanded, is now open to applicants for its 25th year, which will be held virtually. A group of 12 fellows from across the country will be selected from the applicant pool. The news comes six months after the organization announced that the program would not be renewed for 2021, which prompted public backlash. The program, PEN said in a release, provides a five-month immersive mentorship program for ...

Central Va. sees biggest snowfall in 2 years, leaving roads slushy, slippery for Monday commute Central Va. sees biggest snowfall in 2 years, leaving roads slushy, slippery for Monday commute By Kelly Avellino | January 31, 2021 at 5:16 PM EST - Updated January 31 at 7:26 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - It’s been over two years since Central Virginia saw more than a couple of inches of snow in one shot. Many in RVA welcomed a good helping early Sunday morning that dropped up to four inches in some areas. The flakes turned to rain by afternoon. VDOT crews got on the move spreading salt and...