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.

Florida man arrested for hanging swastikas, antisemitic banners in Orlando

Anthony Altick is the second man to have been arrested in relation to the incident.

WZO chairman slams his deputy, supports Netanyahu-Musk meeting

The debate surrounding the Netanyahu-Musk conversation underscores the complex nature of addressing antisemitism in the digital age.

18/09/2023

Netanyahu and Elon Musk's diplomatic dance on antisemitism, free speech

Analysis: Netanyahu chose his words to Musk carefully, avoiding direct criticism.

18/09/2023

Jewish orgs bashing UPenn’s ‘Palestine Writes’ fest split on response

Jewish organizational responses have ranged from a call on the university to condemn the conference to a demand that the university shut the conference down or face legal consequences.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
18/09/2023

Bomb threats target US synagogues during Rosh Hashanah

Bomb threats have been plaguing synagogues in the US since the summer, but all the threats on Rosh Hashanah were deemed not credible.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
18/09/2023

Former US special envoy Elan Carr named CEO of Israeli American Council

Elan Carr's career spans various roles as a US diplomat, military officer, criminal prosecutor, and community leader, and he has been linked to the IAC since its founding in 2007.

18/09/2023

Trump attacks 'liberal Jews destroying America' in Rosh Hashanah message

"Just a quick reminder for liberal Jews who voted to destroy America and Israel because you believed false narratives!" Trump wrote.

Florida man arrested for hanging swastikas, neo-Nazi flags on bridge

Jason Brown will be charged with Criminal Mischief after he failed to get permission to display the swastikas on a public bridge.

Jewish NGO feeds New Yorkers battling hunger during High Holy Days

“With all the challenges people are facing during these difficult times, we should ensure New Yorkers don’t go hungry," the New York State comptroller said in a statement on hunger in the region.

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