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.

California university president placed on leave after agreeing to boycott Israeli institutions

The president of California State University said President of Sonoma State University Mike Lee had been suspended for “insubordination” after announcing the agreement without approval.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
17/05/2024

Malmö makes it clear: 'We don’t have the strength and stamina to host the competition again!'

Following tensions at this year's annual Eurovision contest, the city of Malmö in Sweden said that they would not host the contest in coming years.

By WALLA! CULTURE
17/05/2024

U of California workers authorize strike in response to treatment of pro-Palestinian protesters

The UC union said it was also heavily motivated by UCLA’s failure to stop a clash between its pro-Palestinian encampment and violent pro-Israel counter protesters last month.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
16/05/2024

Harvard's lack of action on antisemitism exposed by Congressional Committee

The Orthodox Union has called upon the US Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights to promptly conclude its investigation under Title VI.

Strategic venture philanthropy

How the Adam and Gila Milstein Family Foundation fights for Israel and combats antisemitism.

Jewish students sue Haverford College for creating a hostile environment

Lawsuit filed against Haverford College claims violation of Jewish students' civil rights, alleging hostility, double standards, and failure to address antisemitic behavior.

Police take back building from pro-Palestinian protesters at University of California, Irvine

Police officers arrived at the campus, clearing an occupied lecture hall and a longstanding encampment.

By REUTERS
16/05/2024

CUNY college cancels Israeli Memorial Day event due to protests

A Kingsborough spokesperson confirmed the event had been canceled due to protests “out of an abundance of caution to ensure safety and appropriate access to campus for our students, faculty, staff."

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
16/05/2024

Toddler video superstar ‘Ms Rachel’ launches fundraiser for children in Gaza, dividing Jewish moms

Ms. Rachel whose bright voice, overalls and pink headband are instantly recognizable to toddlers and their parents, announced that she was creating a fundraiser to benefit children in conflict areas.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
16/05/2024

Middle school teacher who showed photo of ‘cute’ baby Hitler under investigation in Connecticut

The incidents are the latest in a string of grade-school lessons on the Holocaust that have invited students to evince sympathy for the Nazis.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
16/05/2024
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