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.

Antisemitic excuse for Russian pogroms removed from UK textbook

The textbook explained “money-lending and personal riches” as a reason behind the violence against Jews and blamed antisemitism on “the teachings of the Orthodox Church.”

Jewish teens in US more likely to criticize Israel, sympathize with Hamas, than other countries

New data shows the worrying reality of how American Jewish teens view Israel.

Dutch House of Reps votes to close mosques that preach destruction of Jews, Israel

The House also passed a motion to create a proposal to punish antisemitism more severely.

The journey of Steven Lowy

Keren Hayesod’s outgoing chairman reflects on heading the organization during COVID,  the Russia-Ukraine war, and Operation Swords of Iron.

American Zionists energized at Global Conference for Israel

'Our work is to never stop dancing, to ensure that the music never stops playing. And that’s exactly what we’re going to do — in the north, in the south, and investing in the leaders of tomorrow'.

CUNY plans free speech task force amid criticism on response to pro-Palestinian protests

The working group is tasked with developing a systemwide policy for all 25 campuses, which it will submit to the CUNY board of trustees for approval.

By CAYLA BAMBERGER/ NEW YORK DAILY NEWS/TNS
21/11/2024

'He picked the wrong Jew to antagonize'

Canadian-Israeli philanthropist Sylvan Adams challenges Roger Waters to debate.

More than 55 Jewish groups come out against terrorism bill that could threaten nonprofits

The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act is slated for a vote in the House of Representatives Thursday.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
21/11/2024

Jessica Tisch, Jewish public servant, appointed as commissioner of NYPD

Tisch, who comes from a prominent Jewish family, will become the second woman to head the city’s police department in its 179-year history.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
21/11/2024

Jews struggle with how to react to seeing keffiyehs in public

Debates point to larger Jewish anxiety over navigating the uneasy post-October 7 world of symbols and slogans.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
21/11/2024
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