Diaspora Jews

Why the Jewish vote in this year's US elections matters more than ever

According to the US Embassy, there are approximately 600,000 American citizens residing permanently or temporarily in Israel, with possibly 500,000 eligible to vote in America.

‘Is your fav author a zionist???’ A viral list reignites antisemitism fears in the literary world

To advocates for Jews in the literary world, the spreadsheet offered bitter confirmation of a climate of intolerance in which authors who are perceived to be pro-Israel are facing exclusion.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
10/05/2024

300 Jewish Columbia students decry campus antisemitism in anti-Israel cloak

The letter argued that Jewish self-determination in their historic homeland was an integral part of Jewish identity.

UPenn student: 'I know I'm unsafe,' anti-Israel activists plan escalation

Yakoby told The Post that he and other concerned students had warned the administration about escalation of the protests, but had by Friday had received no response.

When is it time to leave the Diaspora?

For me, the constant need to assert my British identity and fight for my right to remain in the UK feels exhausting and humiliating.

A TORCH burns on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl, 2017

Transportation Minister Regev announces Independence Day diaspora torchbearers

The two candidates were selected for their exemplary work in unifying diaspora Jews and combatting antisemitism.

‘Run in Remembrance’ gears up in Jewish communities globally

The 'Run in Remembrance' event will honor fallen IDF soldiers and terrorism victims. Participants globally run or walk in memory of soldiers.

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
07/05/2024

At least four New York City synagogues receive bomb threats

Bomb threats target New York City synagogues, including LGBTQ-oriented and Reform congregations. Mark Treyger denounces the timing on Holocaust Remembrance Day eve amid rising antisemitism.

By LISA KEYS/JTA
06/05/2024

At a Manhattan synagogue, ‘normie’ pro-Israel liberals stage a last stand

"Normie" evolves from alt-right insult to represent political centrism. Progressive Jews navigate shifting support for Israel amidst generational divides and ideological complexities.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
06/05/2024

Minister Chikli compares campus antisemitism to 1930's

The letter forcefully calls on university leaders to fulfill their "moral obligation" to ensure a safe and inclusive environment.

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