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.

African-American denounces pro-Palestinian UCLA protesters as 'racist'

"They had me completely surrounded,” he told CNN. “They were saying I was an Israeli agitator, I don’t even know what that is,” he added.

Chabad flag at UCLA protest mystifies CBS crew

While covering the events on campus, the CBS crew noticed the yellow flag with the blue inscription and crown which read “Moshiach.” 

Hims & Hers Health faces stock decline after CEO's comments on student protests

The anti-Israel statement came amid significant campus demonstrations, resulting in an 8% drop in the company’s stock price last Friday.

Radical activists trained US student groups on 'resistance'

Some students received training from activists in Samidoun, which has been considered a terrorist organization in Israel since 2021 and Germany since 2023.

Antisemitic Arabic posts on Holocaust overwhelmingly ignored by social media moderation

CyberWell found the phrase “Hitler was right” was used over 2600 times, with a potential reach of 1.8 million users, since the beginning of April 2024.

Jerusalem’s Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies opens doors to US college students

Students looking to avoid pro-Palestinian protests disrupting their college education will now be able to apply to the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies.

NYPD clear schools and restore US flag, decry anti-US, pro-terror content

The NYPD clears campuses amid rising tensions: removal of Palestinian flag sparks controversy and arrests as protests escalate.

The story of the ANZAC Torah and how it survived

From the battles of yesteryear to the present-day defenders of our precious freedom, the story of the ANZAC Torah embodies the enduring spirit of Jewish heroism.

By JONATHAN LIEBERMAN
04/05/2024

Toronto police investigate arson of signs, one in front of synagogue

Toronto Police Service investigates suspected hate-motivated arsons targeting signs, including one at a synagogue, sparking outrage and calls for action against antisemitism.

A talk with activists from University of Victoria's protest encampment

Pro-Palestinian activists establish encampment at University of Victoria, demanding divestment from Israel, echoing similar movements and advocating for broader liberation causes.

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