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American Russian-Speaking Jews Alliance Uniting America's Russian-speaking Jews based on our shared experiences, heritage, and values.

The message from Jews, Christians, and Muslims at a recent rally was that New Yorkers had enough of Jew hatred.
27/05/2026

The message from Jews, Christians, and Muslims at a recent rally was that New Yorkers had enough of Jew hatred.

Take the train! Take a taxi! Run, walk or bike. Just be there!
24/05/2026

Take the train! Take a taxi! Run, walk or bike. Just be there!

Don't let 2026 turn into 1906 for the Jewish community!Join a coalition of communities for a NYC rally against the risin...
19/05/2026

Don't let 2026 turn into 1906 for the Jewish community!
Join a coalition of communities for a NYC rally against the rising tide of antisemitism.

, profiles of American Russian-Speaking Jews National Museum of American Jewish History
11/05/2026

, profiles of American Russian-Speaking Jews
National Museum of American Jewish History

Profiles of American Russian-Speaking Jews. , Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, National ...
04/05/2026

Profiles of American Russian-Speaking Jews.

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May is Jewish American Heritage Month! We begin by celebrating some of the archetypes and personalities that make the Am...
01/05/2026

May is Jewish American Heritage Month! We begin by celebrating some of the archetypes and personalities that make the American Russian-Speaking Jewish community amazing!

1. The Soviet Intellectual
Older immigrant, highly educated (engineer, doctor, scientist), secular, values literature, chess, and classical music; skeptical of organized religion.

2. The Refusenik Legacy Carrier
Child of activists who fought to leave the USSR; deeply values Jewish identity, freedom, and Israel; often civically engaged.

3. The Brighton Beach Entrepreneur
Runs small businesses (import/export, retail, real estate); pragmatic, network-driven, culturally Russian-first.

4. The Americanized Second-Gen Professional
Fluent in both worlds; works in law, finance, or tech; less tied to Russian culture but shaped by immigrant parents.

5. The Israeli-American Hybrid
Grew up partly in Israel or strongly Zionist household; blends Russian, Israeli, and American identities.

6. The WhatsApp Networker
Lives in diaspora but highly connected through Russian-speaking digital communities; consumes Russian-language media daily.

7. The Cultural Preservationist
Organizes Russian-language theater, literature events, and poetry nights; sees culture as core identity.

8. The Jewish Rediscoverer
Grew up secular in USSR; exploring Judaism later in life through Chabad, JCCs, or study groups.

9. The Anti-Establishment Skeptic
Distrusts institutions (government, media, even Jewish orgs); shaped by Soviet experience; values independence.

10. The Tech Immigrant Striver
Works in STEM/startups; globally minded, upwardly mobile, less tied to legacy trauma.

11. The Nostalgic Sovietist
Romanticizes aspects of Soviet life (order, culture, stability) while acknowledging its flaws.

12. The Assimilated Minimalist
Downplays both Russian and Jewish identity; blends fully into mainstream American culture.

13. The Russian-Speaking Jewish Activist
Advocates for RSJ inclusion in Jewish institutions; works in nonprofits or community organizing.

14. The Conservative Patriot
Politically right-leaning; shaped by anti-communism; values strong leadership and security.

15. The Progressive Bridge-Builder
Engaged in social justice; tries to connect RSJ experiences with broader American minority narratives.

16. The Intermarried Cultural Mixer
Family blends multiple ethnic backgrounds; identity expressed through food, holidays, and hybrid traditions.

17. The Elder Community Anchor
Frequent at JCCs, senior centers; relies on Russian-language programming.

18. The Ukrainian-RSJ Identity Shifter
Post-2022, redefines identity more around Ukrainian roots than Russian language; politically and culturally evolving.

19. The Artsy Emigre
Writer, filmmaker, or designer; explores themes of exile, memory, and identity; often avant-garde.

20. The Next-Gen Identity Hacker
Teen/young adult experimenting with identity via social media; remixing Soviet nostalgia, Jewish symbols, and American trends.

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As we prepare for Jewish American Heritage Month in May, we are sharing a blueprint for a vibrant Russian-Speaking Jewis...
24/04/2026

As we prepare for Jewish American Heritage Month in May, we are sharing a blueprint for a vibrant Russian-Speaking Jewish community.

On April 19, 2026, a "Bring Them Home Now" bench was dedicated in Central Park to honor those taken hostage by Hamas. Un...
20/04/2026

On April 19, 2026, a "Bring Them Home Now" bench was dedicated in Central Park to honor those taken hostage by Hamas. Unveiled by the Hostages and Missing Families Forum NY and the UJA-Federation of New York, the bench stands as a permanent tribute to the community’s unwavering advocacy and unity since October 7. A special thanks to the members of the Russian-speaking community who advocated here and everyone else for the release of the hostages for over two years.

SHARE YOUR STORY!May is Jewish American Heritage Month. As an official partner of the Weitzman National Museum of Americ...
17/04/2026

SHARE YOUR STORY!
May is Jewish American Heritage Month. As an official partner of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, which creates awareness for this occasion, we would love to highlight stories from our community and partners about the Russian-Speaking Jewish experience in America. If you have a personal story, someone who inspires you, or program you would like to highlight, get in touch with us at [email protected].

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