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.

'A Brief and Visual History of Antisemitism': How to fight the world's longest hatred

In this hostile context, the updated version of A Brief and Visual History of Antisemitism by Israel B. Bitton is a welcome addition to educate the public, particularly Jewish students.

By FRANCOISE OUZAN
09/09/2024
 NYPD law enforcement officials hold a perimeter of closed streets surrounding Columbia U. camp

'Situation is dire': Betar warns Jews not to visit New York amid rising antisemitism

In his remarks, Brand joined similar calls made by members of the Betar movement. 

Jewish soldiers wounded in Ukraine and Gaza launch school year with prayer in Odessa

Viktor Kovchak, a Ukrainian-Jewish soldier wounded on the frontlines, attended the ceremony on crutches, assisted by Rabbi Avraham Wolff, the chief rabbi of southern Ukraine.

 Pro-Palestine protesters march past a Star of David made of Israeli flags on Columbia University ca

UPenn announces new office to fight religious intolerance in wake of anti-Israel protests

Many of the school's Jewish students say they feel unsafe, and some of them filed a federal lawsuit against the Ivy League university.

By LINDA STEIN/DELAWARE VALLEY JOURNAL/TNS
09/09/2024

Majority of Israelis feel unsafe outside of country due to rising antisemitism, ADL survey reveals

A new ADL survey shows most Israelis feel unsafe traveling abroad and are increasingly worried about rising global antisemitism.

Man charged in attack on Jewish students at Pitt now accused in earlier assault

He’s now facing additional charges of attempted aggravated assault, reckless endangerment and harassment.

By MURI ASSUNÇÃO/NEW YORK DAILY NEWS/TNS
08/09/2024

‘Eradicate the US’: American student group publishes, then deletes controversial message

National Students for Justice in Palestine (NSJP) and vandalistic group Unity of Fields behind violent calls to bring down the USA.

08/09/2024

Odesa's Jews find strength in faith amid war

Diaspora Affairs - Amidst the echoes of war in Odesa, an unexpected revival unfolds. The city's Jewish community, with roots as deep as the Black Sea port itself, faces its greatest challenge yet.

By THEO PROUVOST
08/09/2024

Nearly 1/3 of Jewish teens hide faith symbols in school amid rising antisemitism

As a result of rising antisemitism in US schools, Jewish teens stop wearing symbolic accessories in fear of encountering antisemitism.

'F***ing Jews': Australian Jewish teen left 'bruised' after antisemitic attack

As one alleged attacker punched the student in the face, the other reportedly filmed the incident.

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