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.

London Jewish community receives new bus line to protect it from antisemitic harassment

The number of antisemitic hate crime incidents in the city increased by 278.9% - with 2,068 offenses recorded in the 12 months to July, compared to the previous year.

By YOAV ETIEL
06/09/2024

I grew up in Berlin, escaped terror in Israel and was called ‘disgusting Jew’ in New York

I moved to New York from Berlin, and with time, I realized that I had begun to feel comfortable, almost at home. Being Jewish in New York was easy — until it wasn't.

By SELMA SPINNER/JTA
05/09/2024

Portland council votes to divest from companies doing business in Israel

"In this time of rampant antisemitism, I am saddened that the city of Portland leaders have decided to inflame the situation even more."

By GRACE BENNINGHOFF/TNS
05/09/2024
Abraham H. Foxman, National Director of the Anti-Defamation League, shows the book "The Bible, the J

Abe Foxman: Actions, not words matter on Harris, Trump Israel, antisemitism policy

Foxman said that he believed that Harris's record showed that she would be an ally of Israel and would take a strong stance against antisemitism.

Illinois U expands nondiscrimination policies to protect Jewish students' Zionist identity

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has agreed to extend its nondiscrimination policies to protect Jewish students from harassment based on Zionist aspects of their identity.

RNC chair denies antisemitism in Republican party after viral Carlson holocaust revision interview

Republican National Convention Chair Michael Whatley defends the GOP against antisemitism allegations, despite controversy surrounding Tucker Carlson's interview.

NYPD reports 19 antisemitic incidents in August as anti-Muslim acts also spike

The NYPD's August report revealed 19 anti-Jewish incidents and a startling 17 anti-Muslim acts, up from zero last year.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
05/09/2024

UK's National Healthcare System told employees to skip antisemitism training, apologizes

The Trust's Chief admitted that some individuals through the BAME network (black, Asian and minority ethnic) had raised concerns about the training.

Jewish City Council members call on CUNY to act after protesters rally to ‘bring the war home’

New York City Council members demanded action from CUNY after recent protests against Hillel events have escalated tensions on campus.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
05/09/2024

Caught in diplomatic crossfire, family fear for life of Jew imprisoned in Cyprus

The family of a Jewish Turkish-Israeli imprisoned in Cyprus warns that he is in danger in exclusive interviews with The Jerusalem Post.

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