Diaspora Jews

A TORCH burns on Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl, 2017

Transportation Minister Regev announces Independence Day diaspora torchbearers

The two candidates were selected for their exemplary work in unifying diaspora Jews and combatting antisemitism.

‘Run in Remembrance’ gears up in Jewish communities globally

The 'Run in Remembrance' event will honor fallen IDF soldiers and terrorism victims. Participants globally run or walk in memory of soldiers.

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
07/05/2024

At least four New York City synagogues receive bomb threats

Bomb threats target New York City synagogues, including LGBTQ-oriented and Reform congregations. Mark Treyger denounces the timing on Holocaust Remembrance Day eve amid rising antisemitism.

By LISA KEYS/JTA
06/05/2024

At a Manhattan synagogue, ‘normie’ pro-Israel liberals stage a last stand

"Normie" evolves from alt-right insult to represent political centrism. Progressive Jews navigate shifting support for Israel amidst generational divides and ideological complexities.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
06/05/2024

Minister Chikli compares campus antisemitism to 1930's

The letter forcefully calls on university leaders to fulfill their "moral obligation" to ensure a safe and inclusive environment.

Where is the concern of the children of Israel with post-Oct. 7 trauma?

Are they not concerned with the trauma our children have experienced – not just on October 7 but before and since?

By MEIRA LERNER
05/05/2024

Several Jewish organizations boycott a meeting regarding antisemitism with the Education Secretary

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona presented a plan to tackle campus antisemitism. Five Jewish organizations boycotted the initial meeting due to progressive groups' presence.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
03/05/2024

Former Dartmouth Jewish studies chair thrown to the ground by police as 90 protesters arrested

In footage circulating on social media, past chair of Dartmouth's Jewish studies department Annelise Orleck can be seen being dragged to the ground by police and handcuffed.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
03/05/2024

Brazilian chef David Hertz is using food to bring about social change

Over the past 20 years, Brazilian-Jewish chef David Hertz has created a cooking school, Gastromotiva, to help underprivileged Brazilians learn a trade and assist Brazil's most vulnerable citizens.

By ZEV STUB/JTA
03/05/2024

Jewish groups demand further action to combat antisemitism at Columbia

“Just because they’ve cleared away the encampment doesn’t mean that they have dealt with the underlying problems,” said Kenneth L. Marcus, the founder of the Brandeis Center.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
02/05/2024
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