Diaspora

A Jewish guide to the 2019 Oscars

The list of Oscar nominees this year lacks the epic Jewish themes and connections present in most years, but there are still interesting story lines and the show must go on.

‘Catalogue of terrible incidents brought shame to Labour Party’ Jewish MP

Luciana Berger, who resigned from the party this week: "I did everything I could to challenge Labour Party antisemitism from within, but the situation got worse not better."

Linda Sarsour scheduled to speak at NYU despite her antisemitic acts

Sarsour defended the legality of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel, as well as defend Congresswoman Ilhan Omar for supporting the BDS movement.

Evangelical Christian Leader starts petition for Ilhan Omar's resignation

"Ilhan Omar recently made some antisemitic statements and has communicated her support for the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement."

Trump envoy to ‘Post’: Antisemitism at its worst since Holocaust

“This is not the 1930s but it is worse than it has been in the last few decades,” Carr said Thursday.

Hundreds march through Ireland to fight BDS

In November, the Irish Senate passed with a majority legislation that would place a significant fine or potential imprisonment on anyone purchasing Israeli products from Judea and Samaria.

Nachman Shai: American Jewry is part of Israeli security

“I’m calling for more involvement by you in Israeli internal life. I believe it’s time for a new paradigm in Israeli-Diaspora relations," Shai said.

Dichter: As Hamas digs tunnels, they also dig their cemeteries

“It looks as if it’s just riots by civilians,” he said, “but it’s not. We have to confront it. Once they cross, it’s going to be a very problematic situation," Dichter said.

Unprecedented visit to Gaza border, F-35 squadron by American Jewish VIPs

The group began with the first-ever visit by a foreign group to see construction on the barrier, where Israel is digging deep into the ground along its border with the Gaza Strip.

Kansas Treasurer seeks to invest in Israel Bonds

The bill for investing in Israel Bonds follows anti-BDS legislation in the state of Kansas.

Aussie government bans man who said Jews ‘bankrolled’ Hitler

David Icke was due to speak in several Australian cities in March in a presentation he billed “Four hours that will change your life.”

Is Warsaw Jewish museum director being replaced for criticized Polish government?

Stola criticized a controversial law passed last year in Poland that makes it illegal to blame the Polish nation for Nazi crimes.

Hate groups in America on the rise - report

The Southern Poverty Law Center said that both White pride groups and Black nationalist groups have seen an increase in numbers this year.

German foundation under fire for awarding prize to antisemitic BDS group

The group is called Jewish Voice for a Just Peace in the Middle East and is an energetic supporter of Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) campaign targeting the Jewish state.

France needs plan to tackle antisemitism crisis: Strasbourg chief rabbi

The image of Nazi swastikas emblazoned on Jewish gravestones had been “extremely frightening” and a reminder of darker times, he said.

How Karl Lagerfeld cleared Chanel of its antisemitic, Nazi roots

Not only was Chanel in bed with the Nazi cause, but there is strong evidence to suggest that she actively worked for the Nazis as a secret agent.

What has happened to the UK Labour Party?

How has one of the two mainstream parties in the United Kingdom become so infested by antisemitism and anti-Zionism that its own MPs can no longer stomach being called members of the Labour Party?

EJC applauds French Parliament discussions on criminalizing anti-Zionism

The group discussed the type of legislation that should be used to make anti-Zionism an offense.

Germany still paying pensions to former SS officers in UK, Belgium

Brussels lawmakers call on Berlin to halt payments.

French TV stops FB stream from Jewish cemetery after antisemitic comments

"Within minutes, the number of vile and illegal comments had gone well beyond our capacity to moderate them," France 3 explained.

Court resuscitates Palestinians' genocide case against Adelson in U.S.

The $34.5 billion case was previously dismissed by the lower US district court for the District of Columbia.

An idiot’s guide to anti-Semitic tropes

Jewish undocumented immigrant is student president of major college

“I’ve always had a passion for servant-leadership and problem solving."

Reports about Jewish cemetery’s vandalized in Poland false - officials

The municipality has not replied to JTA’s requests for information.

Empire star Smollett provided false information to law enforcement in 2007

The actor pleaded no contest to these charges, including a DUI and driving without a license, in 2007 and received two years probation for his actions.