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.

Jewish tennis star Diego Schwartzman announces retirement at 31, ranking 142

Diego Schwartzman, renowned Jewish tennis player, announced his retirement post-Argentina Open 2025. His career highlights, Jewish identity, and impact remembered fondly.

By JUAN MELAMED/JTA
07/05/2024

A street in Kharkiv to be named after a fallen IDF soldier

A street in Kharkiv honors Corporal Alexei-Asher Nikov, killed saving schoolchildren from a terrorist attack in Gush Katif.

WATCH: 'Anti-Zionism is antisemitism, and we see it time after time on our college campuses'

Ilan Sinelnikov, founder and President of Students Supporting Israel (SSI), in conversation with Tamar Uriel-Beeri, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post

Top ADL official safe following criminal shooting in Washington

After initial reports, it was clarified that the shooting was criminal and not an antisemitic incident.

From Michigan to Boston, pro-Palestinian protesters assert themselves at college graduations

College graduation ceremonies witness pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protests. Instances include flag displays, symbolic acts, and controversial speeches, but ceremonies proceed as planned.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
06/05/2024

Uniting against antisemitism: University leaders march for Holocaust Remembrance Day

The International March of the Living brings together university leaders to combat antisemitism, educate on Holocaust history, and honor its survivors.

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

Holocaust cattle car exhibit stops in Washington amid growing antisemitism, unrest

Organized by the nonprofit Hate Ends Now, the traveling exhibit included a 20 minute immersive presentation alongside a rare collection of original Holocaust artifacts.

Goebbels delivers speech in Nazi Germany, 1934

Jewish officials push for Germany to convert Goebbels's mansion into an anti-hate center

The European Jewish Association has said they are willing to consider accepting responsibility for the site.

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