Diaspora Jews

A day in the life of an ‘olah’

I chose to make Israel my home through the good and the bad, and I won’t just run when things get tough.

The real threat to American Jewry is politicians, not activists

While most Jewish organizations found Musk’s salute offensive, they seemed anxious to move back to their usual agenda of Israel, Hamas, hostages, campus antisemitism, and Iran.

Proposal seeks gov't, global Jewish civil coordination for total lawfare against Hamas

Israel would appeal to elected officials, community leaders, and public figures asking that they outlaw the terrorist organization.

Australia hits right-wing online network 'Terrorgram' with sanctions

The move would make it a criminal offense to engage with "Terrorgram" and it would help prevent children from getting caught up in far-right extremism.

By REUTERS
03/02/2025

Jewish day school attendance and Jewish identity are connected

These are the building blocks of our Jewish future, and Jewish day school is where these students learn to build.

By PAUL BERNSTEIN
02/02/2025

Flight attendant killed in DC plane crash was Jewish youth group alum

Commenters shared recollections of him, including one who called him “always a lively, high-spirited person.” Several said they had known him and his sister from their time with the youth group.

By BEN SALES/JTA
31/01/2025

Jewish women are braiding challah and hair to mark the release of Israeli hostage Agam Berger

Now, with Berger released Thursday after 482 days, her supporters are returning the gesture, crafting braids of their own to celebrate her freedom and inspiration.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
30/01/2025
American and Israeli Jews [Illustrative]

The world won't sympathize with Jews, even in our darkest hour

In an American political climate where meritocracy is the word du jour, it’s not clear if any minority label – for any group – will be an asset or a liability.

By SOPHIA TUPOLEV-LUZ
29/01/2025

Jewish community in Baku honors Holocaust Remembrance Day with prayers and action

The event in Baku reinforced the Jewish community’s resolve to preserve Holocaust memory and strengthen ties with Israel.

Columbia University bars two, suspends one after activists interrupt Israel history class

A third activist had been identified as a Columbia student on Thursday and has been suspended pending a full investigation and disciplinary process.

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