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.

Meyer Habib: I am very worried about France, it is much more antisemitic than Belgium

Former French MP Meyer Habib describes his worries about France's future as antisemitism soars across Europe and violence becomes normalized.

By MAYA COHEN
12/11/2024

Vandals slash out faces, Jewish stars, from Milan mural depicting Holocaust survivors

A previous work by the artist, dedicated to the Israeli victims of Hamas, was also vandalized.

 Screenshot of CCTV footage posted by Shomrim CH showing attempted kidnapping, 9/11/2024

Man arrested for attempted kidnapping of Jewish boy was family's neighbour

Stephan Stowe was previously arrested in 2013 for aggravated harassment as a hate crime, after harassing a Jewish man on the subway.

2024 General Assembly pushes forward with key voices of Diaspora Jewry

LIVE: The 2024 General Assembly is now underway in Washington, DC, bringing together Jewish communities nationwide to confront unprecedented challenges. 

Green light: Lawsuit accusing Harvard of antisemitism can proceed to evidence stage

Proceeding to the discovery phase means both parties must collect and exchange evidence.

Berlin Jewish youth soccer team attacked by knife-wielding pro-Palestinian mob

The players were reportedly chased by a crowd wielding sticks and knives, according to German news site Tagesspiegel daily.

Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen, a Jewish Democrat, narrowly wins reelection

Rosen stressed her bipartisan record in her victory speech, stating, “No matter how anyone cast their vote this election, I represent all Nevadans, and I’ve shown that in my work.”

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA , RON KAMPEAS/JTA
12/11/2024

'Cancer Jews': Trams set alight, violence erupts in Amsterdam in second wave of violence

Pro-Palestine protestors had clashed with riot police earlier in the day at Amsterdam's central Dam Square, leading to over 50 arrests.

Antwerp police arrest five, as fears of a 'Jew hunt' rise

After the Amsterdam pogrom, calls began to appear on social media for local youth to organize a jodenjacht (Jew hunt); five youths were administratively arrested and then released.

'Never again is us': Europe failed in its promise to the Jews after WWII

The Jerusalem Post spoke to Fiamma Nirenstein, the Foreign Ministry's special advisor on combating antisemitism.

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