Diaspora
Global Jewish population is 15.8 m., almost half live in Israel, CBS reveals
In 1939, on the eve of World War II, the global Jewish population was 16.6 million, of whom 449,000 (3%) lived in Israel.
Israel reports 1,000 antisemitic incidents worldwide, 20 killed in past year
Despite Gaza ceasefire, antisemitism rates higher in several countries, TAU report says
Perpetual Jewish family traits: Jewish genealogy, history explored by Am haZikaron Institute
US appeals court rules Mahmoud Khalil deportation case can continue
In a separate but related development, the Trump administration reportedly fired two immigration judges who blocked the deportation of two pro-Palestine international students.
Rabbi reportedly target of Hezbollah plot in Syria, Damascus arrests five
The alleged target was named as Rabbi Michael Khoury by KAN and Radio Free Syria.
After AIPAC-backed primary loss, Tom Malinowski endorses rival who says Israel committed genocide
Analilia Mejia has been harsher in her criticism of Israel and, unlike Tom Malinowski, refers to its war in Gaza as a “genocide.”
From Harbin to Hollywood: The tale of two talented Jewish sisters in China's 'Ice City'
Once home to a thriving Jewish community, Harbin now preserves its past through music - and the enduring legacy of the Schoenfeld sisters.
Temple Israel rabbi slams Michigan Senate candidate for ‘offensive’ remarks on synagogue attack
Rabbi Jen Lader criticized Abdul El-Sayed for “suggesting that violence against a synagogue in suburban Detroit could be understood through the lens of Israeli actions.”
Jewish authors slam Jewish Book Council for ‘bias toward centering Israeli, Zionist voices’
A new open letter signed by 42 authors argues that the Jewish Book Council, which was founded in 1925, should commit itself more to spotlighting Jewish voices who disagree with traditional Zionism.
On the record and off the court: Meet the only Jewish player on the NCAA championship team
As one of a small number of Jewish men’s basketball players in the Big Ten Conference, Hochberg reflects on the championship run, celebrating Passover during the Final Four, and antisemitism.
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat candle lighting times for your area.
Jewish leader of UK’s Green Party calls to end trade, diplomatic ties with Israel
“It is outrageous that Israel is still enjoying diplomatic and trade privileges from the international community," said Polanski during his party's local election campaign.
Judge says ‘No case, no ruling’ in Credit Suisse – Simon Wiesenthal Center settlement dispute
In the late 1990s, Holocaust victims sued Swiss banks, arguing that the banks and their predecessor institutions collaborated with the Nazis by refusing to return assets belonging to victims.
