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.

Anti-Israel activist groups don't care about the ICC warrant applications

Anti-Israel activists may not trust the ICC, seeing it only as another arm in the Hecatoncheires of the "US Empire."

Rabbi Jill Hausman makes surprise appearance on 'Saturday Night Live,' reacts to jokes about Jews

Rabbi Jill Hausman, of Manhattan's Actors’ Temple, made a cameo on "Saturday Night Live," participating in a segment that involved reading edgy jokes.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
21/05/2024

Red Sox legend Kevin Youkilis honored for standing up against antisemitism

The Ruderman Family Foundation recognizes the former Red Sox player for his vocal advocacy defending the Jewish people and combating antisemitism around the world.

Jewish financier Ivan Boesky, notorious for insider trading scandal and philanthropy, dies at 87

Ivan Boesky, financier involved in 1980s insider trading, died at 87. His fall shocked the Jewish community, prompting debates on ethical philanthropy.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
20/05/2024
  Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks at a Memorial Day ceremony on May 9, 2024

ICC warrants 'obscene' say pro-Israel and Jewish groups

AJC and B'nai B'rith claim ICC had no jurisdiction to pursue the warrants, argue Israel has an independent judiciary capable of addressing any alleged illegal acts.

NYPD clash with protesters, makes dozens of arrests at pro-Palestinian demonstration in Brooklyn

Led with banners reading 'Resistance by any means necessary,' 'Resisting the Nakba since 1948,' and 'From Gaza to Jenin, revolution until victory,' demonstrators marched through Brooklyn.

People walk next to a large sign written "the end of the Ayatollah's regime in Iran" on a building

Anti-Israel activists blame Israel for Raisi helicopter crash

A Hamas-affiliated Telegram account took seriously an Israeli joke about a Mossad agent named "Eli Copter" being responsible for the crash, repeating the claim before deleting the post. 

Canadian police arrest teen who beat Israeli student in 'brutal attack'

The 16-year-old assailant was taken into custody and released on conditions with charges pending, though the investigation is ongoing, said the police.

Jewish student president files rights complaint against UC Santa Barbara

On February 27, "Zionists not welcome," was found scrawled on the door of a dorm room with an arrow pointing to a mezuzah, a religious item traditionally placed on every door frame in a Jewish home.

Academy Museum opens permanent exhibition that shines spotlight on Hollywood's Jewish founders

The exhibition shines a light on the creation of the Hollywood film industry and the studio system in the early 20th century by Jewish emigres from Eastern Europe.

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