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.

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman says his office will never stop talking about the hostages

Pennsylvania Senator Fetterman pledges to continue advocating for the return of hostages until they're all brought home.

By HANNAH SHARRON
19/04/2024

Leaders of major US Jewish orgs pen letter to Congress imploring passage of foreign aid bills

US Jewish groups urge Congress to support Israel with $26B aid, stressing shared security needs and threats.

Activists: Elon Musk should review Jackson Hinkle for fake X engagement

Cyabra had found that from a sample of 12,510 of Hinkle's followers, roughly 40% were fake.

 (Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Son of prominent rabbi arrested after alleged altercation with protesters outside Israeli Embassy

Jewish officials who have visited the embassy have complained to the State Department about the intensity of the protest, including the loud air raid siren.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
19/04/2024

New York sets out to expand the definition of hate crimes, impacting Jewish community

“The rising tide of hate is abhorrent and unacceptable, and I’m committed to doing everything in my power to keep New Yorkers safe,” Hochul said in January.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
19/04/2024

Counterpoint turns 50: Celebrating the Jewish education program's success

The story of one of the most successful informal Jewish education programs in the English-speaking world.

By HOWIE KAHN
19/04/2024

UK police threaten to arrest Jew as presence angers anti-Israel march

"You are quite openly Jewish; this is a pro-Palestinian march, I'm not accusing you of anything, but I'm worried about the reaction to your presence," said a police sergeant.

Israeli Arab activist Yoseph Haddad attacked at pro-Palestinian protest in NYC

In the video that went online, Hadad is seen arguing with protesters and then being pushed and punched by a masked protester

100+ arrested in day of unrest, mass protest at Columbia University over Gaza, Israel

The mass demonstration at New York City’s Ivy League school and its aftermath represented an escalation after months of tensions over the war.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
19/04/2024

Volodymyr Zelensky visits Kyiv Jewish school for model Passover seder

Alluding to the story of Passover, Zelensky said that both Ukrainians and Israelis must remain “free people” and “defeat evil.”

By MARCEL GASCÓN BARBERÁ/JTA
19/04/2024
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