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.

House Republicans to universities: 'Congress will not tolerate failure of duty to Jewish students'

Chairs of the Oversight; Judiciary; Science, Space and Technology; Education and Workforce and Ways and Means committees each spoke about how they will hold university leadership accountable. 

Israeli firm calls for free aid for US College Jews amid antisemitism surge

Israeli universities have offered Jewish students abroad to join their universities amid the high levels of antisemitism.

Reporter’s notebook: Progressive Jews at Columbia try to make it work

It is undeniable that the protest movement at Columbia has a major Jewish component. The encampment seder was not a ploy, nor was the Kabbalat Shabbat service an act.

30/04/2024

Qatar is oversaturating US Universities with funds, directly affecting the rise of antisemitism

Unveiling Qatar's substantial financial influence in American universities, promoting extremism, and leveraging its wealth, prompting calls for tighter regulations and oversight.

By WALLA!
30/04/2024

Columbia students seize building, smashing windows and lowering 'Intifada' banner

Amid the chaos on campus, several masked men in all black were reported entering John Jay residence hall via windows on 114th Street.

30/04/2024

'Fear of riots': Anti-Israel tensions rise in Malmo ahead of Eurovision

Four Jews living in Malmo, Sweden, reflect on the rise in antisemitic and anti-Israel tensions in the city, which have spiked since October 7, ahead of Eurovision.

By DUDI PATIMER
30/04/2024

How Mimouna's Moroccan roots unite and inspire global Jewish communities

With nearly one million Israeli Jews of Moroccan descent, they represent a vibrant force within Israeli society, residing in major cities and contributing to a rich cultural legacy.

Yes, Jews can be antisemitic too

We need to stop tokenizing the Jews who sit in encampments and support Hamas - they are only a fringe group.

Columbia begins suspending students who don't leave campus encampment

The administration said it was ‘disappointed’ it could not reach agreement with encampment organizers.

Jewish student files class action lawsuit against Columbia for failing to guarantee safety

The Plaintiff, unnamed for safety reasons, is an openly Jewish student who claims to have experienced numerous instances of harassment and intimidation on campus since October 7.

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