Diaspora

Mosaic United launches $12 million platform to rethink Jewish youth engagement

The initiative, developed with Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Ministry, will fund projects addressing the decline in Jewish participation after teenagers leave home.

Mosaic United launches $12 million platform to rethink Jewish youth engagement.
Outside of Nöam, kosher Montreal restaurant, which was targeted in a suspected arson attack, August 2, 2026.

Montreal police open hate crime investigation into suspected arson at kosher restaurant

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel speaks on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Jewish Democrats back Michigan A-G Dana Nessel’s decision to skip state party convention

Congregation Beth Israel is the oldest synagogue in Bangor, Maine.

Maine rabbis call for peace, urge politicians to stop calling Gaza war a ‘genocide’


Columbia students drop divestment demand as new Israel program set to open

The Columbia student workers' union dropped its demand at the bargaining table Tuesday for the university to divest from Israel.

Pro-Palestinian student protesters set up a tent encampment at Columbia University on April 24, 2024.

Cornell condemns student’s viral antisemitic remarks, but won’t bar him from campus

Cornell University student Austin Franco appeared on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” after saying he wouldn’t work “for a Jew.”

Piers Morgan interviews Austin Franco, a Cornell University undergraduate who went viral after telling a job interviewer he was "not interested in working for a Jew," on July 28, 2026.

Israel Now forms 'New Jewish Defense Force' to fight rising antisemitism in Canada

Weinstein said that the group's immediate focus will involve documenting where hostile groups and individuals operate, conducting research, and gathering intelligence to confront security threats.

Buildings stand in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, June 2, 2026.

End Jew Hatred petition New York Governor Hochul to remove Mamdani over Manhattan stabbings

Central to the petition's grievances are accusations about equal protection and hate crimes, noting that the mayor revoked the city's antisemitism framework on his first day and didn't replace it.

A person holds an image of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a rally organised by "End Jew Hatred" in opposition to him in New York City, US, July 26, 2026.

Antisemitism in UK soccer jumps 43% as total discrimination reports hit record high

The highest number of actual reports was categorized under 'racism,' 'sexism,' and 'homophobia,' in that order.

Liverpool's Hungarian defender #06 Milos Kerkez controls the ball during the friendly football match between Liverpool and Wrexham at Yankee Stadium in New York, on July 29, 2026.

Video shows woman hurling antisemitic abuse at Jewish family in Montreal playground dispute

The woman, later identified as Brigitte Doyon, launched an expletive-filled rant caught on video, telling him in French, "Jews aren't allowed here, huh?"

Children are seen at a playground.

Pro-Palestinian activists convicted of criminal damage after targeting Picasso artwork

The incident took place at the National Gallery in London, where two Youth Demand activists approached Pablo Picasso’s 1901 masterpiece Motherhood and taped a graphic poster over its glass cover.

Protesters dressed as suffragettes as chant their message and hold signs during the demonstration at National Gallery on March 6, 2026 in London, England.

US-Israel alliance pushed toward a bitter Democratic split over Gaza war and Netanyahu

Support for Israel among Democratic voters has plummeted, candidates critical of Israel are winning Democratic primaries, and even moderate lawmakers are increasingly willing to challenge US support.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other officials on the day of the funeral service for late US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC,July 28, 2026.

Deadliest year in decades as antisemitism becomes ‘new normal’ in West, Jewish watchdog finds

Jewish communities across the US, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, and Argentina reported rising violence and online abuse, as the J7 urged governments to act before further attacks.

Local residents, both Jewish and non-jewish visit the inundated flower memorial next to Bondi Pavilion to pay their respects at Bondi Beach on December 16, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

Man enters New York Jewish school with hammer, injures child, NYPD investigates antisemitic motive

"The NYPD is thoroughly investigating all aspects of the incident, including the possibility of a bias motive, to ensure nothing is overlooked," said a city councilmember.

NYPD in New York City, 5 May, 2026.