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.

The Jewish sport report: For Max Fried and Dean Kremer’s Passover dominance, dayenu

Jewish athletes perform across various sports in the United States over Passover.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
27/04/2024

'Your Jewish students cannot be sacrificed': Jewish leaders, students address universities

"If the university cannot be a place of learning, then what is the point? Universities across America must take action, and we are not asking asking for radical change," AJC President Deutch said.

Israel supporters rally outside Columbia University to keep focus on remaining hostages

"Where is the global outrage? There are hostages from 25 countries. There are at least five hostages who are fellow Americans still in captivity. Where is the American outrage?" Mark Levine said.

Ritchie Torres, Mike Lawler introduce bill to create campus antisemitism monitors

The lawmakers named the bill the COLUMBIA (College Oversight and Legal Updates Mandating Bias Investigations and Accountability) Act.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
26/04/2024

In a first, Massachusetts lawmakers delay budget fight to accommodate Passover observance

“They immediately said, ‘We’ll have to figure out a new way,’” recalled Balser, who represents the heavily Jewish suburb of Newton.

By PENNY SCHWARTZ/ JTA
26/04/2024

Major UK anti-antisemitism march canceled over threats, policing concerns

Campaign Against Antisemitism accused the Metropolitan Police of enacting a double standard against Jewish protesters.

Jewish student seeks over $1 million from TMU for alleged antisemitism

The Plaintiff alleges the university led to a toxic, antisemitic learning and working environment and wrongfully dismissed her from employment at TMU.

A worrying trend sees symbol from Hamas propaganda used to target Jewish students

The inverted red triangle is used in Hamas propaganda videos to indicate a military target; its use signals support for the terrorist group, and an implicit legitimization of violence.

Israeli university presidents condemn violent, antisemitic campus protests in the US

The letter also included assisting Jewish and Israeli students "who wish to join Israeli universities and find a welcoming academic and personal home.”

Dutch rabbi considers appeal of dropping of charges against alleged attacker

Utrecht rabbi may appeal dropped charges against attacker in alleged antisemitic assault, citing concern over rising tensions.

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