Diaspora

Diaspora Jewry is the collective name for the Jewish communities outside of the Land of Israel. Historically, these communities go back to big historical events like the Babylonian exile, the siege of Jerusalem and the expulsion from Spain. Today, the biggest Diaspora communities exist in the United States, France, Canada, the UK and Russia.

Florida man pleads guilty to anti-Israel bomb threats, attack on solar facility

Hashem Younis Hashem Hnaihen, 44, pleaded to four counts of threatening to use explosives and one count of destruction of an energy facility, the DOJ news release says.

By SILAS MORGAN/ORLANDO SENTINEL/TNS
22/12/2024

RCA accused of ignoring intimidation of Jewish and Israeli students

RCA students said that an Israeli flag was removed from a studio and thrown to the floor, despite that Palestinian flags and symbols were displayed nearby.

Pro-Palestine activists occupy NY Public Library to protest Gaza 'Scholasticide'

"We gather today in one of New York's most iconic libraries to remind the world that all libraries in Gaza have been destroyed," said one of the protesters.

‘The Jews must go’: Neo-Nazis protest outside Victoria’s Parliament House

The group leader claimed that Jews may have set fire to the synagogue in Melbourne in early December.

Strengthening ties: Gesher meets US leaders to unite Jewish communities

Gesher leaders visit US officials and Jewish students to strengthen Israel-diaspora connections amid the war.

Rebecca Makkai, whose grandfather drafted a Nazi-era antisemitic law, is writing a novel on fascism

Bestselling author Rebecca Makkai, whose grandfather wrote WWII-era laws that Jews from public spaces, will be writing a book on fascism.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
21/12/2024

Third time this year: Shots fired at Jewish school in Canada

The current incident is the third time gunshots were fired at the school this year, with similar incidents recorded in October and May.

Jewish summer camps: Connecting between Israel, global Jewish community

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Bringing Israeli campers and staff to Jewish summer camps created opportunities for North Americans to have ongoing, meaningful relationships with Israel.

By HOWARD BLAS
20/12/2024

Hungary's EU minister to 'Post': 'If we lose our Jewish communities, we lose our European identity'

ANTISEMITISM AFFAIRS: Bóka warned that the threat to Jewish life in Europe, resulting from rising antisemitism in the Western countries of the EU is a threat to Europe.

By ELDAD BECK
20/12/2024
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