Diaspora

Why so many Jews love the band Phish

Phish, which formed at the University of Vermont in 1983, has cultivated one of the most dedicated rock fan bases in the world.

Jews help build restaurant near Stalin-era graves, protests against it turn antisemitic

Several Jewish businessmen were involved when the complex opened last June.

Jewish woman murdered by shuttle driver in Russia

She was missing for four days until her body was found.

KKK-affiliated group to hold ‘powder keg’ rally in heart of Jewish Dayton

At the same time, upwards of 1,000 counter protestors are expected to turn up at the square, including the New Black Panther Party for Self-Defense.

Can Jews be responsible for antisemitism?

Mendel also compared German Jews, who were stripped of their citizenship during the Holocaust, with Islamic State terrorists who could face the loss of their German citizenship.

IfNotNow calls on Ramah to allow anti-occupation speakers to address campers

Ramah is "the camping arm of Conservative Judaism in the United States, which sees more than 11,500 campers every year."

Yeshiva University opens doors to new NYC innovation lab

"Today we can all take pride in the fact that we have worked together to deliver on a dream and make it a reality."

New Jewish president of Ukraine lauds Israelis in swearing-in ceremony

“We must become Icelanders in football, Israelis in defending our native land, Japanese in technology,” he said at the swearing-in, the BBC reported.

Holocaust memorial stones to be dedicated in Sweden

“The ‘stumbling stones’ are an important reminder that the Holocaust happened not too long ago, and not very far away from here," said Tommy Ringart of the Association for Holocaust Survivors.

Paris streets named after Jewish children killed in 2012 terror attack

“Today we were supposed to celebrate the bar mitzvah of Arie. Instead, we are here to inaugurate a street in his memory.”

BDS activists disrupt Israeli author's book event in Germany

The same BDS supporters who interrupted the book reading have previously crashed a Holocaust survivor's speech. Author Arye Sharuz Shalicar had been speaking about antisemitism in Germany.

Jewish reggae sensation Matisyahu celebrates his wedding in New York

Most famous for his song, One Day, Matisyahu celebrated his wedding in New York accompanied by dear friend and saxophonist Daniel Zamir.

‘Friends of Zion’ grows to 60 million followers in battle against antisemitism

“The hatred of Jewish people now has a new face – and a new excuse! Now we hear people claim they don’t hate Jews, but they do hate Israel or Zionism.”

Police increase patrols outside Chicago Jewish institutions after attack

The building was not damaged and no injuries were reported, police forces are now working closely with the FBI to investigate the incident.

Over 1,000 bodies found in Holocaust-era mass grave in Belarus

While it was known that the building site might contain a few dozen bodies, nobody expected such a large number.

Jewish student union vandalized with swastika at Boston-area high school

The swastika was discovered Friday at Brookline High School, a public high school in a near Boston suburb, the CBS affiliate in Boston reported.

Legislation would grant additional funds to synagogues for security

Brandeis president condemns vandalism against Israel Week art installation

In one incident, graffiti that read “Free Palestine” was written on the installation. In a second, a sign that read “Stop lying to young Jews #FreePalestine” was affixed to its side.

The struggle to respect, preserve and protect Europe’s Jewish cemeteries

According to Schapira, there are some 10,000 Jewish cemeteries in the countries of central and eastern Europe which are now abandoned.

ANC urges Jewish leaders 'not to drive a wedge between party's leaders'

Krengel said that the SAJBD “begged Israel not to recall its ambassador to South Africa" in response to Sisulu's comments and the ANC's resolution to downgrade South Africa's Embassy in Israel.

Germany's anti-BDS measure not only about BDS - analysis

“I congratulate the German Bundestag on the important decision branding the boycott movement as an antisemitic movement and announcing that it is forbidden to fund it,” Netanyahu tweeted.

MET to turn down Sackler money amid opioid crises

The MET is the most recent museum to make the decision to stop all donations from the family who owns the pharmaceutical company Purdue Pharma.

Is a CAIR staffer legitimizing modern blood libels?

The organization was officially designated a terrorist organization by the United Arab Emirates in 2014.

1,250 shofars stolen from Crown Heights man's garage

Over 30 boxes containing the ancient musical horns made from Kudu antelope in Africa were missing.

‘A mixed blessing,’ say Jews five years after the revolution

Prime Minister Vlodymyr Groysman is Jewish, too, making Ukraine the only country in the world except Israel where both positions are occupied by Jews.