Diaspora Jews

As defense ties deepen, Serbia becomes one of Israel's closest allies in Europe

BEHIND THE LINES: Israel and Serbia’s current common interests and historic friendship combine to form an emerging partnership worthy of greater note.

AT A time of deep strains between Israel and several European countries, mainly related to domestic opposition to Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza, the upward trajectory of the Jerusalem-Belgrade connection is of particular note, the writer suggests.
Buildings stand in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, June 2, 2026.

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

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.

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

AN ISRAEL Day event on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan takes place last June. There is a significant increase in the number of Diaspora Jews who identify with Israel and show increased involvement in Jewish activity in their community, according to a JPPI survey cited by the writer.

Diaspora Jewry is not dying, it is changing - opinion


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.

THE FORMER Romm Widow printing house, where the famed Vilna Shas edition of the Talmud was printed.

JD Vance's Jewish chief of staff and confidant to leave role shortly

Reses, who’s been in his role since Vance and President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, is perhaps the closest Jewish official in Vance’s orbit.

Jacob Reses, second from the left, accompanies JD Vance to a meeting with Senate Republicans at the US Capitol in Washington, DC on Nov. 16, 2022.

Cara Trager, beloved Queens Jewish communal leader and lifetime journalist, dies at 71

Trager died on May 29 from injuries sustained when she and her husband were struck by a car while returning to their home in Hollis Hills, Queens, from an Israeli restaurant four days earlier.

Cara Trager at the Western Wall in Jerusalem in January 2026.

'Antisemitism in medicine is a patient care crisis,' says AJMA CEO Eveline Shekhman - interview

AJMA CEO Eveline Shekhman warns that rising antisemitism in US healthcare is creating a patient care crisis, affecting doctors, nurses, and medical students.

Eveline Shekhman, AJMA CEO.

British Transport Police solve under 6% of reported rail antisemitic crimes, report shows

Only 14 of 254 anti-Jewish rail crimes in the UK were solved between May 2025 and April 2026, raising concerns about Jewish safety on public transport.

Commuters queue for a red double decker bus outside Victoria train station, in south west London on June 2, 2026.

Over 60,000 march to support Israel in Toronto under heavy police protection

Six people were arrested during the event, as anti-Israel counter-protesters gathered near Earl Bales Park for the Walk Against Israel.

Over 60,000 people marched in support of Israel at the annual Walk With Israel event in Toronto on June 7, 2026.

How a Jewish police chief's mezuzah captivated a Mississippi town

A Jewish police chief's mezuzah ceremony became the talk of a Mississippi town and drew a crowd no one expected.

The writer and daughter Noa O’Sullivan on roots visit to Mississippi, 2018. Background: Highway welcome sign upon entering to state, ‘the birthplace of America’s music.’

Is the historic alliance between American Jewry and Israel in crisis? - opinion

The great question facing both sides today is not whether disagreements exist between them, but whether they still see themselves as part of the same historical story.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump are seen shaking hands at a press conference in 2025.

Different was never a problem: Growing up Jewish and confronting antisemitism - opinion

Being the only Jew in the room has always been my normal. The small differences never bothered me. I loved my traditions, and being “different” didn’t feel like a bad thing.

STAR OF DAVID necklace: Inside or outside your shirt?

Rabbi warns proposed Kotel bill could criminalize egalitarian prayer

Thirteen years ago, on the morning of Rosh Chodesh Adar, Rabbi Elyse Goldstein was detained at the Kotel after joining a group praying with Women of the Wall in the women’s section.

Rabbi Robin Fryer Bodzin stands in front of the Western Wall in Jerusalem.