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.

Man jailed after exposing himself to Jewish women, children in London

Mohammed Amin, 28, was sentenced to 2 years and 10 months imprisonment after exposing himself to multiple victims as young as 12.

Belgian mob breaks Israeli's jaw after he removes anti-Israel sticker

The Israeli tourist filed a complaint to the police, who reportedly responded that they "don't want to deal with them."

Israeli Jewish teen beaten on ground, then blamed at Canadian high school

A teenaged girl was attacked from behind, according to a video circulating on social media.

French synagogue arsonist stabs officer, shot by police

“Thoughts and full support to the Jewish Community of Rouen,” said Rouen Mayor Nicolas Mayer-Rossignol.

17/05/2024

Knife-wielding woman roams London street threatening Jews

Police said that there were no reported injuries and that they had a 70-year-old woman in custody.

European conference on combating antisemitism: 'The fight must be international'

The conference featured various speeches and panels by European leaders, and focused on combating antisemitism and future actions that need to be taken to protect European Jewry.

By JOSH ARONSON
17/05/2024

California university president placed on leave after agreeing to boycott Israeli institutions

The president of California State University said President of Sonoma State University Mike Lee had been suspended for “insubordination” after announcing the agreement without approval.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
17/05/2024

Malmö makes it clear: 'We don’t have the strength and stamina to host the competition again!'

Following tensions at this year's annual Eurovision contest, the city of Malmö in Sweden said that they would not host the contest in coming years.

By WALLA! CULTURE
17/05/2024

U of California workers authorize strike in response to treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters

The UC union said it was also heavily motivated by UCLA’s failure to stop a clash between its pro-Palestinian encampment and violent pro-Israel counter protesters last month.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
16/05/2024
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