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.

CAIR blames Israel-Hamas war for anti-Muslim incidents in US

The Council on American-Islamic Relations said it recorded the highest number of anti-Muslim and anti-Arab complaints - 8,658 - in 2024.

By REUTERS
11/03/2025

Judge who blocked Palestinian activist's deportation is an observant Jew

One more Jewish voice said Khalil should not be deported: Judge Jesse Furman of the Southern District of New York.

By BEN SALES/JTA
11/03/2025

Bus carrying Yeshiva students overturns in New Jersey, one in critical condition

While the student in critical condition was initially thought to be dead, Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali said the boy “now has a pulse” in a post on X at 9:30 p.m.

Feds warn 60 universities of 'potential enforcement' if Jewish students not protected

University of Michigan and 59 institutions under investigation for antisemitism

By KIM KOZLOWSKI/THE DETROIT NEWS/TNS
11/03/2025

Body of missing American-Israeli woman found in Montana river

Dana Ehrlich and her dog Bamba were reported missing two weeks ago on February 21 at a dog park in Missoula, Montana.

SOAS student charged for celebrating October 7, inviting Hamas support

Camden resident Sarah Cotte faced two charges for supporting a proscribed organization once on a WhatsApp group and once for an October 2023 speech that circulated on social media.

 American Zionist Movement banner advertising the upcoming World Zionist Congress 2025 elections.

Voting opens in election for World Zionist Congress, with future of Israel at stake

Any Jewish adult living in the United States can vote between March 10 and May 4 as long as they accept a set of Zionist principles and pay a $5 registration fee.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
10/03/2025
  Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh speaks at the Hilal Lighting Ceremony marking the start of Ramadan, Fe

New Jersey city declared 'capital of Palestine' by mayor in fiery speech

Paterson is home to a growing Palestinian population with Palestinian flags and Arabic signage reportedly lining its streets.

Irish PM to discuss antisemitism with US Jewish figures during St Patrick's Day tour

The Irish government published a statement saying that Taoiseach Micheál Martin will be meeting with the US Jewish community on Friday 14 March.

Anti-Israel activists call for mass 'takeover' of US campuses to counter crackdown

"We call on the widest swath of organizations, formations, and individuals to walk out of class, take over central spaces on campus, and assert our mass power," NSJP said on social media.

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