Diaspora Jews

Why the killing of aid group’s volunteers could be turning point for how Israel treats Gaza relief

Israel has insisted for months that it is letting as much aid through in a secure manner as possible, and that Hamas is stealing aid meant for civilians.

By JTA/RON KAMPEAS
04/04/2024

Jewish NGO seeks to enlist US mayors in the fight against antisemitism

As antisemitic cases spike across the United States, the Combat Antisemitism Movement is working to partner with local leaders to combat antisemitism in their communities.

New aliyah case managers showcased in Paris, will guide new immigrants

New Aliyah program assigns case managers to guide immigrants through the process and ensure successful integration into Israel.

  An Ultra-Orthodox Jewish man prays on the banks of a lake in Uman, Ukraine

Herzog adds final letter to Zelensky's wartime Torah for Ukrainian Jews

The writing of the Torah was an initiative of the Kyiv chief rabbi, Yonatan Markowitz.

By MARCEL GASCÓN BARBERÁ/JTA
03/04/2024

Hillel finds college campus antisemitism greatly impacting parents in college selection process

Both parents and teens are concerned about rising reports of antisemitic and anti-Israel activities on college campuses in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war.

Nachman Shai named dean of Hebrew Union College

HUC-JIR's Taube Family Campus in Jerusalem is a hub for Reform Judaism in Israel. Its programs educate and prepare Israeli rabbis to lead religious pluralism in Israel and serve global Jewry.

03/04/2024

Jewish groups anguished over strike that killed aid workers and divided on who to blame

A range of American Jewish organizations' statements on the Israeli strike that killed World Central Kitchens' humanitarian staffers reflects American Jewish anguish and division over blame.

By BEN SALES/JTA
03/04/2024

Diaspora Jews should support Israel during war, 95% of Israelis believe

The survey, conducted by the Diaspora Ministry, is part of the Diaspora Engagement Index, designed to explore Israelis' attitudes towards the Jewish diaspora.

European Jews gather for Shabbat of unity in Belgium

Beyond the headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

All of Israel is on the frontlines - opinion

All support given to Israel, regardless of where it’s given, is going to the frontlines. All Israelis are one or two degrees separated from an active duty soldier or a victim of October 7.

By ZALMAN DUCHMAN
02/04/2024
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