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.

Pro-Palestine bus driver removed Israeli passenger for commenting on pro-Palestine symbol

Manchester bus driver kicks Israeli passenger off the bus for commenting on the pro-Palestine symbol. Jewish Representative Council demands measures to be put in place.

By JOSH AARONSON
02/05/2024

Vancouver police arrest pro-Hamas woman who chanted ‘Long live October 7’

Police said that they had arrested the 45-year-old woman, and while Kates has been released, authorities are conducting a criminal investigation.

NYPD cites influence of 'outside agitators' among student protestors after almost 300 arrested

NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban said the preliminary charges for those arrested range from trespassing to criminal mischief to burglary.

Biden’s statement on Jewish pride month focuses on antisemitism over achievements

In a sad sign of the times, Biden spent more time in this declaration bewailing the upsurge in antisemitism than in praising the rich contributions of Jews to American life.

01/05/2024

Harmony amid strife: Jewish a cappella group's resilient 'fight song' for passover

The video for the song includes the members of the a cappella group sitting a a seder table, singing on an IDF tank, waving Israeli flags, and otherwise showing support for Israel and its war effort.

Bottle with flammable liquids thrown at Warsaw synagogue, Polish police reports

An unidentified individual threw a bottle with flammable liquids at a synagogue in Warsaw, sparking condemnation from Polish leaders; no injuries reported.

By REUTERS
01/05/2024

Acclaimed Jewish-American novelist Paul Auster dies at 77

Auster’s work straddles the divide between the middlebrow and the highbrow.

New York City police enter Columbia, arrest over 100 students from anti-Israel encampment

Live television images showed police entering the elite campus in upper Manhattan.

By REUTERS
01/05/2024

Northwestern's Dean of Students joins protest targeting Campus Jewish Center

Leaflets handed at the protest stated that the university "weaponizes anti-Semitism to silence pro-Palestinian activism."

Teenagers released on bail after alleged attempted kidnapping of Orthodox Jewish man in London

The five teenagers, all aged between 15 and 18 years old, have now been released on bail.

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