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.

 CELEBRATING SIYUM HASHAS, the completion of the ‘Daf Yomi,’ a seven-and-a-half-year cycle of study.

This week in Jewish history: The start of the IDF draft and the Daf Yomi cycle

A highly abridged version of the daily Dust & Stars.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
08/09/2024

Six arrested at London pro-Palestine march for assault offenses

A separate counter-protest was held on Kensington High Street, but was kept away from the pro-Palestine protesters by police officers and barricades,

German Jew recounts her experiences in the AfD stronghold

Europe Affairs - In a political landscape rife with controversy, Mirjam Lübke stands out as a Jewish woman working for the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

By ELDAD BECK
07/09/2024

Candace Owens criticized the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and his fans quickly clapped back

Owens referenced the fact that some Chabad adherents believe Schneerson was the Messiah and suggested they should be accepting Jesus instead.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
07/09/2024

This artist escaped the Nazis, and created Britain's first memorial to their victims

Fred Kormis' memorial will be united with many of his other sculptures and prints in an upcoming exhibition at London’s Wiener Holocaust Library.

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
06/09/2024

An A-list Hollywood agent’s menacing pro-Israel message lands him in hot water

Brandt Joel, of the marquee agency WME, has apologized for the leaked message, which he sent and quickly deleted following the weekend’s news.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
06/09/2024

Jewish rights activist, Democrat Shabbos Kestenbaum endorses Trump

“I did not support Trump in 2016, I did not support Trump in 2020. Hell, I did not support Trump six months ago. Nobody’s perfect,” said Kestenbaum, a registered Democrat. 

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
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