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.

Melanie Philips: A voice on the Right and valued Israel advocate

Phillips is among Britain’s leading political journalists and media commentators, notable for her trenchant opinions well to the right of what is now universally acknowledged as the political center.

'Safe Haven': An important account of Nazis in the UK

A cautionary tale regarding an important and highly justified judicial initiative, launched to prosecute Nazi war criminals who had illegally immigrated to the UK, which in practical terms failed.

London mayor apologizes to UK chief rabbi for Islamophobia accusations over Gaza ceasefire row

Sadiq Khan apologized for his comments and reaffirmed that the rabbi had been a good friend to him and that he was sorry for the hurt caused by the comments.

USC cancels graduation amid Israel protests, some Jewish students question their place on campus

The student said the increased attention on USC has made it difficult to focus on school, even as final exams are around the corner.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
27/04/2024

Yad Vashem Chairman to Columbia president: 'The time has come for you to take a stand'

Dayan implored Dr. Shafik to “lead with moral principles, not only with administrative regulations. Speak up.”

Green Party Jill Stein at Columbia anti-Israel encampment: 'The Jewish people have Poland'

In 2012 and 2016, Dr. Stein supported the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel and supported halting all military aid to Israel from the United States.

'Zionists don't deserve to live': Columbia University student rants in live instagram video

Early on Friday, Kymani James published a statement to their social media accounts saying that his comments were taken out of context in the clips that have been shared online.

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.

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