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.

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

'One of our own': Tottenham fans release yellow balloons for last British-Israeli hostage

Emily Damari is the last living British-Israeli hostage being held by Hamas in Gaza.

20/12/2024
THE IRISH flag atop the historic post office in Dublin.

Ireland's 'reincarnation of ancient antisemitism': Amb. Erlich defends embassy closure

Israel closed its embassy in Ireland following anti-Israel policies, with Ambassador Dana Erlich supporting the move while Opposition Leader Lapid criticized it as "a victory for antisemitism."

20/12/2024
FBI investigator

FBI arrests Virginian who planned attack on Israeli consulate in New York

According to the indictment, Hassan was apprehended after providing detailed bomb-making and planting instructions to an undercover agent.

Fontainebleau Miami Beach sues Rabbi Shmuley Boteach over antisemitism allegations

"Weeks of outrageous and false attacks on our Hotel and personnel, combined with demands for payment, have forced us to seek judicial relief." 

House Republican staff report outlines efforts to fight college campus antisemitism

The report includes 11 actionable recommendations for universities, the executive branch and for congress. 

Arizona man indicted for 1000 antisemitic threats to murder, torture, maim Jews

“We allege Hall used graphic and hate-filled rhetoric to terrorize several victims in New York City and around the US," Acting Special Agent in Charge Nelson Delgado said in a statement.

Two London teens sentenced for Stamford Hill ‘antisemitic rampage’

Stamford Hill has a high population of visibly religious Jews, and has been the focal point of high profile and violent antisemitic attacks in recent months.

Vassar College sees mass vandalism after trustees reject BDS policy

Bradley said there were multiple instances of graffiti on campus, with some of the content deemed by community members as antisemitic.

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