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.

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.

Booking.com removes properties from website after the owner refuses to accept Jewish customers

Booking.com deleted all properties owned by the Serbian host after he refused to rent to Jews.

Northwestern dean of students a 'smear campaign' victim, falsely labeled as anti-Israel

Incorrect reports about the dean of students sparked a "flurry of hate mail" against her.

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.

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