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.

US sees increase in candidates and slates for election to World Zionist Congress

The slates represent a variety of different ideological, political, cultural, and religious American Zionist beliefs and movements. The candidates reportedly hail from 43 US states and territories.

Four Dagestan airport pogrom rioters sentenced to 10 years in prison

Russian investigators said that on October 29, 2023, Ilya Ponomarev, Abakar Abakarov, and Israel Akhmednabiyev incited hatred and violence against Israelis

They would not allow their sacrifice to be forgotten

Ammunition hill honors founders: “The fact that Ammunition Hill has become an inextricable part of Israeli society gives me a sort of comfort".

By MARA FAHL
14/01/2025

Global antisemitism highest in last decade, ADL survey reveals

“Antisemitic tropes and beliefs are becoming alarmingly normalized across societies worldwide,” said Marina Rosenberg, ADL Senior Vice President for International Affairs.

Toronto Kosher eatery branches ransacked, one vandalized with antisemitic graffiti

Photographs of the vandals were released by the York police, who are seeking the public's aid in identifying the suspects.

Eliezer Rumpler, from the Lev Tahor Haredi Jewish sect   arrives to the Jerusalem District Court for

Lev Tahor cult leader arrested in El Salvador, to be extradited to Israel

Rumpler is wanted on charges of serious child abuse and attempted to leave Guatemala on a fake passport after previously being placed under a travel ban, according to reports in Israeli media.

Jewish groups pushed Meta to crack down on hate speech. Now, the company is reversing course

The company also did not signal any changes to its ban on Holocaust denial in its announcement, and the leaked materials also did not address the ban, which Zuckerberg announced in 2020.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
14/01/2025

Yeshiva University president to represent American Jewish community at Trump inauguration

Berman, who has led Yeshiva University since 2017, is known for his efforts to strengthen the institution’s academic and spiritual mission.

Palestinian protest scheduled during Maccabi Tel Aviv game in Madrid on Tuesday

These protests illustrate an increasing trend toward utilizing high-profile cultural engagements and sporting events to advance political causes.

Rabbi Hirsch: Reform movement wants to be present in rebuilding of Israel

I'm convinced that what we're living through 100 years from now will be seen as a major chapter for the Jewish people and Israel," said Senior Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch.

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