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 Jeru... Read Moresalem and the expulsion from Spain. Today, the biggest Diaspora communities exist in the United States, France, Canada, the UK and Russia. Less

Dozens of members of UK’s largest Jewish group sign letter condemning war in Gaza

The letter directly criticizes the resumption of the war in Gaza and warns that the “extremism” in the Israeli government threatens its democracy.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
16/04/2025

Top 10 weird things activists put on seder plates this Passover

In an Instagram post shared by Independent Jewish Voices and IfNotNow, a slice of watermelon could be seen illustrated next to an olive on a seder plate.

Holocaust mural depicting Edith Bruck moved to Rome museum following antisemitic vandalism

Despite the vandalism, Bruck maintained a message of peace and forgiveness, stating she holds no resentment or hatred toward those responsible for the act.

Ben Platt says his identity ‘not defined' by Israel, voices support for fellow Jewish actor

Platt made the comments in support of another Jewish actor, Hannah Einbinder, who has drawn criticism after condemning the Israeli government in a recent awards speech.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
16/04/2025

What I learned about American Jews while collecting Judaica for LA fire victims

Over 5,000 new and used Judaica items were distributed to more than 400 Jews affected by the Palisades and Eaton fires.

By RACHEL STEINHARDT/JTA
16/04/2025

London police: Order for local Jews to stay home is fake news

The London police denied telling Jews to stay home during protests, calling the viral claim false and harmful. The misinformation, spread by a misleading account, fueled fear before being debunked.

Detroit Gaza conference announces dates with advert featuring PFLP terrorist

The People’s Conference for Palestine promoted its August event with clips of PFLP member Wisam Rafeedie and deceased terrorist Walid Daqqah.

Eyeing an escape route in the Trump era, these American Jews are moving to Canada

"There’s such a fundamental cultural change, the zeitgeist has changed, that they don’t understand what’s going on in America, and that creates fear," said a Jewish immigration lawyer.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
16/04/2025

MK Gilad Kariv sends letter of support to Josh Shapiro after arson attack

In his letter, Kariv emphasized that the attack represented not just a threat to Shapiro personally but "an assault on the values of freedom, tolerance, and religious faith."

Vancouver city councillor faces backlash over antisemitic tweet

"In 2021, I sarcastically quoted comedian David Cross while condemning an antisemitic dog whistle on Twitter," Orr explained.

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