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.

New York woman initiates Orthodox ‘sex strike’ to receive her Jewish divorce

Berkowitz’s estranged husband had refused to issue a Jewish divorce contract for four years.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
12/09/2024

Sky News presenter Belle Donati resigns after controversial Israel-Hamas Holocaust comparison

Following the incident, Donati's contract was not renewed, and she has not appeared on air since January.

Jerusalem commemorates 23rd anniversary of 9/11 in stunning ceremony

WATCH: Join Us in Remembrance. On 9/11, the world changed forever. 2,983 lives were lost.

Senior Rabbi of Beverly Hills appointed chair of Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce

"There are a lot of Israelis who live in Beverly Hills, so we hope to influence Israeli businesses through this as well," Dunner said. 

By JOSH ARONSON
11/09/2024

Dozens arrested as Melbourne anti-war protests turn violent

Clashes erupted between anti-war protesters and police in Melbourne at a defense expo, leading to arrests and injuries.

By REUTERS
11/09/2024
A mezuzah

Man caught on antisemitic rant, urinating on front door of NY Jewish family's home

"We are going to let the world know who he is, and somebody can come forward. We will find him, and he will be arrested for the hate crime."

A rabbi’s debut novel imagines a black hole swallowing Israel. And then things get weird.

In his debut novel Next Stop, Rabbi Benjamin Resnick crafts a chilling dystopia set in a future where Jews are once again confined to ghettos and threatened by a surveillance state.

By LARRY YUDELSON/JTA
10/09/2024

This year’s USPS Hanukkah stamp is a simple menorah with a warm backstory

USPS' new stamp features a unique design with implied rather than depicted candles. It reflects art director Antonio Alcalá’s deep family history and influences from Jewish artists.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
10/09/2024
 The Stutthof concentration camp barracks after liberation in 1945.

'Final Verdict': A valuable account of an unusual Holocaust trial

Final Verdict is an extremely valuable book, which deserves wide circulation not only in Germany but throughout the Western world.

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