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.

Israeli university presidents condemn violent, anti-Semitic campus protests in the US

Violent, antisemitic and anti-Israel demonstrations on US campuses denounced by presidents of Israeli research universities

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.

Dueling lawsuits allege discrimination against Jews, Palestinians at Columbia

A lawsuit by Palestine Legal demands Columbia reverse students' suspensions, drop charges against them, expunge their records, and offer to pay for their psychotherapy.

26/04/2024

Former employee used AI to frame Baltimore school principal as antisemitic and racist, police say

“From the beginning of this incident, the recording seemed odd and suspicious,” Howard Libit, executive director of the Baltimore Jewish Council, said on Thursday.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
26/04/2024

The 'sandwich generation' of Israel politics - opinion

Old enough to know that Israel was once seen as vulnerable, and young enough to understand that many cannot remember an Israel before Benjamin Netanyahu.

By MITCH GRUBER/JTA
26/04/2024

American universities: dueling lawsuits claim Title VI violations at Columbia

Encampments have spread to dozens of campuses across the US.

Thousands at Columbia sign letter calling for enforcement of school policy

The letter is not affiliated with the university's Antisemitism Task Force. 

'Uncommitted' organizers will join campus protesters in Michigan over Gaza

Uncommitted organizers will travel to the University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus, they told Reuters, bringing together a political movement that's disrupted Biden events.

By REUTERS
25/04/2024

Brandeis extends transfer deadline for Jewish students distressed by anti-Israel protests

“Due to the current climate on many campuses around the world, we are now expanding the opportunity for students to seek the learning environment of our campus by extending the transfer application."

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
25/04/2024

Robert Kraft: Radical Columbia profs. poison young minds

"I do not recognize my alma mater," says Robert Kraft, businessman, pro-Israel philanthropist and Columbia U. graduate

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