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War reshapes Israel-Diaspora ties: Global Jewish leaders assess challenges ahead - from the editor

Israel and the Diaspora are closer and more strained than ever. After October 7, rising antisemitism, shifting politics, and hard questions are reshaping a relationship at a critical crossroads

War and rising antisemitism have deepened the stakes of the Israel–Diaspora relationship, forcing Jewish communities worldwide to confront shared vulnerability and responsibility.
An aerial view of emergency personnel working at the scene of a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025, in this screen grab from a video.

Uncomfortable truth behind being a Diaspora Jew today - opinion

An aerial view of emergency personnel working at the scene of a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025, in this screen grab from a video.

One nation, many homes: Confronting antisemitism across the world - opinion

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators are seen protesting against the North American Mayors Summit Against Antisemitism in New Orleans, in early December.

The protesters that proved antisemitism is alive and real - opinion


Global Jews seek home in Israel: Is the nation ready?

Aliyah requests to Israel surge amid war, raising interest in housing projects. Can apartment supply meet the demand?


Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

See Shabbat times for your area.

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Zelensky to Jews: May Rosh Hashanah bring triumph over Russian evil

"Let the new year bring a fresh start and hope for a brighter future."

 UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelensky takes part in a commemoration ceremony for the victims of the massacre of Jews at Babyn Yar during the Holocaust, in January.

Latin American Jewish and Muslim umbrella groups gather for landmark meeting

“The stories we share confirm today that we are brothers, and that each community is supporting the other,” said Maram Alkharboosh, director of alliances for the Muslim World League.

A Jewish woman and a Muslim one hugging in the Ramallah Muqata'a

Jewsweek: Inaugural episode with Zvika Klein

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Does Israel need an entity for dialogue with the Diaspora?

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Without an official mechanism of dialogue and possible influence between Israel and the Diaspora, we are going to continue to hear about tensions, gaps and divides.

 A BOY IS surrounded by Israeli and American flags during a ‘Celebrate Israel’ parade along 5th Ave. in New York City.

Israel needs to have a conversation with the Diaspora

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: Rabbi Noah Farkas thinks that the network of Jewish Federations can facilitate this type of dialogue.

 RABBI NOAH FARKAS meets President Isaac Herzog during a visit to Jerusalem

Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature names 2023 finalists for fiction

The authors and translators will be honored at a ceremony which will take place at the new state-of-the-art home of the National Library of Israel in Jerusalem on August 9, 2023.

 An architectural rendering of the new National Library of Israel building designed by the prestigious Swiss firm, Herzog & de Meuron. (© Herzog & de Meuron; Mann-Shinar Architects, Executive Architect)

World Jewry must not stay silent in fight for Israeli democracy - opinion

A non-democratic Israel will no longer be part of the family of democratic nations, and Diaspora Jews will no longer be able to say they share similar values with Israel

 Israelis protest against the government’s proposed judicial reforms in Tel Aviv on February 4.

Cancel culture comes to the Conference of Presidents - opinion

Conference leadership mission had no elected officials or spokespeople from Judea and Samaria speak, even though issues concerning these Jewish communities are constantly being debated.

 Photos of Jewish Agency Chairman Doron Almog speaking at the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations on Thursday in Jerusalem