Former Soviet Union
Afghanistan marks Soviet withdrawal anniversary as Taliban rule draws global scrutiny
The Taliban’s governance remains deeply controversial. Since returning to power in 2021, the group has imposed sweeping restrictions on women and girls and enforcing strict social rules.
Israel’s conversion crisis is becoming an aliyah crisis - opinion
Immigration from Russia, Ukraine, at its lowest since COVID-19, says Diaspora Affairs Committee
'World Enemy No. 1': Hitler, Stalin, and the crime of being Jewish - review
A direct glance from painter Asya Lukin within the Israeli art scene
Her work has just reemerged for broad attention in a current exhibition at Rothschild Fine Art Gallery in Tel Aviv.
Following Kuznetsov's example: Resist those trying to strip Jewish ties to Israel - editorial
The courage of those young Soviet Jews who risked everything for their identity is a powerful example for Diaspora Jews today.
Love, faith, and unity amidst war: A rabbi’s unexpected wedding tale – opinion
A rushed wedding, strangers uniting, and a rabbi's journey reveal the power of faith and resilience across divides.
New theatre production ‘Collective Phenomena’ reveals story of defiant Soviet-Jewish scientists
The director of Collective Phenomena, Semion Aleksandrovskiy, shared a little of this complex history via his own family story.
'Not just a physical space': Activity center for new immigrants from FSU opens in Tel Aviv
Over Sukkot, over 150 young Russian-speaking immigrants gathered to celebrate the opening of the center, SSY stated.
Jewish Agency and Azerbaijani rabbis condemn division amid Iranian spy ring allegations
The Jewish Agency and Azerbaijani rabbis call for unity in Israeli society after seven were arrested in connection to an Iranian-backed spy ring in east Jerusalem.
Israel’s role in the Nagorno-Karabakh crisis: A troubling legacy - opinion
As the anniversary of Azerbaijan's attack on Nagorno-Karabakh approaches, the role of Israeli arms in the conflict raises critical questions.
Reflecting on Kazakhstan's painful legacy: A call for global nuclear disarmament - opinion
As the International Day Against Nuclear Tests is observed, Kazakhstan's tragic history with nuclear weapons serves as a powerful reminder of the need for global disarmament.
Josh Shapiro rescued me from Soviet antisemitism, can continue fighting for Jews - opinion
Young Shapiro helped a Jewish family escape communist Russia and continues to this day to fight for antisemitism.
Russia sentences Jewish writer Masha Gessen to prison in absentia for comments on Ukraine war
Russia has also jailed Evan Gershkovich, a Jewish American reporter for the Wall Street Journal, on charges of espionage, setting off international outrage over Putin’s treatment of the press.
