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.

Gal Gadot joins Noa Tishby for the last night of Hanukkah

“Anything that has delicious food and brings people together, I love” Gadot said, regarding growing up in Israel and celebrating the holiday. 

Anti-Israel activists protest IEP's restored ties with Reichman University

Activists demand reversal of IEP’s decision to renew academic exchange with Israel’s Reichman University.

UK, Irish government Hanukkah greetings fumbles mocked by celebrants

"Chamish Hakunach gach!" and "Cheag Sameach" branches of the UK and Irish government wished Jewish communities celebrating Hanukkah.

Mary star Noa Cohen received death threats while filming in Morocco

Despite the threats, the film, which was budgeted at $70 million dollars, proceeded smoothly.

  Founder and Executive Director at ISGAP Charles Asher Small.

Holocaust Memorial Mission to Poland canceled due to threats of arrest of Israeli PM

Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) slams Warsaw’s “dangerous, disgraceful and irresponsible act."

JPPI survey finds strong Hanukkah traditions among American Jews, divided views on Israel

JPPI survey reveals strong ties between American Jews and Israel, with 90% avoiding Christmas trees and most lighting Hanukkah candles, despite varied views on the Gaza war and personal security.

Kenyan university cancels Israeli tree-planting MOU after backlash

Local media claimed that the decision resulted in outrage among Kenyan pro-Palestinian activists and Daystar students.

German woman who lives in home looted from Jews must give it up, judge rules

The ruling earlier this month capped a decade of legal wrangling over the home, located in Wandlitz, outside Berlin.

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UK doctor suspended after calling Hamas, Hezbollah leaders 'legends'

Dr. Rehiana Ali was suspended pending the conclusion of a full GMC investigation, the association said.

Molotov cocktail thrown at Mykolaiv synagogue during Hanukkah

Both local police and the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) arrived quickly and launched an investigation into the attack.

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