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 Jeru... Read Moresalem and the expulsion from Spain. Today, the biggest Diaspora communities exist in the United States, France, Canada, the UK and Russia. Less

Rabbi Eliyahu Fink, compassionate voice in the Orthodox world, dies in road accident at 43

The former Venice Beach rabbi was remembered as "kind, brave, decent, and good"—a pioneer whose early advocacy fostered today's more inclusive communities.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
25/03/2025

Billionaire and Jewish philanthropist Alexander Mashkevich passes away

Mashkevich began the Kazakhstan Jewish Congress and was one of the founders of the European Resources group.

Jewish National Fund-USA Brotherhood Mission Brings Love, Support, and Joy to Israel

2nd Annual Jewish National Fund-USA Brotherhood Mission to Israel took place earlier this month.

By RYAN TOROK , IN COLLABORATION WITH JNF-USA
24/03/2025

Man who viciously attacked Orleans rabbi arrested, victim tells 'Post'

The attacker was a minor, according to a social media statement by French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau.

  Vincent Reynouard poses during his appearance before the Saverne Criminal Court on September 27, 2

French Holocaust denier sentenced to prison for hate speech and war crime denial

Paris Criminal Court sentenced Vincent Reynouard to 12 months in prison for denying war crimes, inciting racial hatred, and spreading neo-Nazi propaganda.

23/03/2025

Two insurers warn anti-Israel vandal group of legal action

"If [threat of legal action] didn't work the first time, it won't work the second," said Palestine Action in response.

A protester attend the annual al-Quds Day, in London, Britain, March 23, 2025

Israel launches $1m. plan to protect Jewish students on European campuses amid antisemitism surge

Jewish students worldwide faced an unprecedented rise in antisemitism on campuses since the October 7th attacks, which prompted Israel’s $1m. Initiative.

Toronto warns against terrorist flags as cities brace for Al Quds Day

"Palestine resists, Zionism ceases to Exist," read a March 6 advertisement for a Toronto march.

 Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli seen during a protest in Tel Aviv, November 27, 2024

'Stabbing Jews in the back': Diaspora heads warn against Chikli's antisemitism conference

“I expect the Israeli government and the Knesset to take just as clear a stand,” Kariv said.

Down with the avocados: UK pro-Palestine group boycotts Israeli produce

Products that are particularly being targeted are avocados, hummus, dates, and oranges, which are sometimes produced in Israel.

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