Diaspora Jews
Exploring Vilnius: the Jerusalem of Lithuania and its Jewish past
A walk through Vilnius reveals a city of cobbled streets and cafés layered over Jewish heritage, from the Vilna Gaon’s legacy to the ruins of the Great Synagogue.
JD Vance's Jewish chief of staff and confidant to leave role shortly
Cara Trager, beloved Queens Jewish communal leader and lifetime journalist, dies at 71
'Antisemitism in medicine is a patient care crisis,' says AJMA CEO Eveline Shekhman - interview
Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US
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Knesset speaker sends condolences to pro-Israel Moroccan publisher Ahmed Charai
In the letter, Ohana described Charai as “a pillar of integrity and public service,” and referred to his longstanding ties with Israel and the Jewish people.
Romania: Fashionable antisemitism
Antisemitism in Romania today is visible in far-right demonstrations, extremist political movements, and hostile rhetoric in parts of the media.
Shavuot, Shabbat candle-lighting times for Israel and US
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Texas Dem candidate faces backlash over pledge to jail 'American Zionists' in ICE center
Texas Democratic candidate Maureen Galindo faces backlash after pledging to imprison “American Zionists” in an ICE detention center, drawing condemnation from party leaders.
From an F to a C: Does Cal Poly's new antisemitism grade reflect reality?
ANTISEMITISM AFFAIRS: The ADL has published the annual report card since 2024, grading colleges and universities based on levels of antisemitic incidents and attitudes reported on campus.
Diaspora Jews aren't ‘traitors’ for not making aliyah, Diaspora Affairs Minister Chikli says
“That attack on Diaspora Jewry does not serve us,” Chikli said. “I would not use the language of threats.”
Lauder: Israel must urgently repair ties with Diaspora Jews before it is too late - interview
Reflecting upon the WJC’s historic mission and contemporary challenges, Lauder warned that Israel could no longer take Diaspora Jews for granted.
We built them before - we must build them again - opinion
As antisemitism rises again, Jewish history offers a proven blueprint for rebuilding economic strength, independence, and resilience.
Two books, two realities: How October 7 transformed Lihi Lapid's American book tour - opinion
Publishing two books abroad revealed how October 7 reshaped Jewish identity in the Diaspora – and why shared culture may be the bridge linking Jews together
