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.

  Nerya Meir: "We are living through history and writing a new chapter of the Jewish people."

Modern-day Maccabees: Bringing the spirit of Israeli heroism to Jewish communities worldwide

A special delegation of IDF reservists connects global Jewish communities to Israel through powerful stories, interactive projects, and the enduring legacy of fallen heroes.

Eight incredible things to do during Hanukkah in NYC this year

Looking to stay entertained during this busy, chilly time of year? Here at the New York Jewish Week, we’ve got you covered.

By LISA KEYS/JTA
25/12/2024

AI-generated antisemitic deepfake images are on the rise

"Hiding hate symbols within innocent images has become a way to spread hate across the web, so much so that the practice arguably forms its own strand of generative AI design," the report stated. 

Jewish host fired from Australian radio show for refusing to support Hamas

Nicole was told in a meeting that if she was unable to support the October 7 attacks as ‘resistance and as something positive,' then she can no longer work there. 

Amid increasing antisemitism threat, safety plans for outdoor hanukkiah lightings needed

The nature of threats has transitioned from broad statements to a very concerted effort to target individuals. Calls for violence from Iran and its proxies have also increased.

Jewish activists quit Volt, call for apology over pogrom and antisemitism

Jewish activists resign from Volt, demanding an apology for ignoring antisemitism in Amsterdam.

Amsterdam riots: Five sentenced for antisemitic attacks against Israelis

The court reportedly said that a prison sentence was appropriate "given the seriousness of the facts and the context they took place in."

24/12/2024

American Orthodox Jews face numerous challenges in finding a spouse

The study included surveys of more than 2,300 single Orthodox Jews, primarily users of Jewish dating platforms, conducted between February 5 and March 6, 2020.

Over third of parents say their children targeted by antisemitism, witness it

Such claims were made by 71% of Jewish parents and 37% of non-Jewish parents alike.

Two Bay Area House reps face class-action suit for supporting Israel aid

Northern California residents are suing their Democratic congressional representatives over their votes to fund Israel's military, claiming emotional distress and seeking to block future aid.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
24/12/2024
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