Diaspora

What is the future for Jews in the UK? | Jerusalem Dispatch

The latest episode dives into the security concerns of British Jews, political polarization in the UK, and the challenges facing Jewish authors amidst rising anti-Israel sentiment.

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A march against antisemitism in Leeds, UK.
Abe Foxman delivering remarks on April 23, 2025, during the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's Annual Days of Remembrance ceremony held at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Inset, Foxman with the nanny who hid him during the Holocaust, Bronislawa Kurpi.

At Abraham Foxman’s funeral, an elegy for the last generation with direct ties to the Holocaust

Foxman spent decades as one of the world’s most recognizable Jewish advocates, serving for nearly 30 years as the ADL’s top professional and another two decades before that in its leadership ranks.

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Religious Zionist Party leader Bezalel Smotrich discusses the Law of Return

Law of return reform reignites debate over Jewish identity in Israel - opinion

A controversial bill challenges the inclusivity of Israel’s Law of Return and sparks Diaspora tensions.

|ByYONI MICHANIE
Leader of the Green Party, Zack Polanski, takes part in a march against far-right extremism from Park Lane to Trafalgar Square, organised by the Together Alliance, a coalition of unions and civil society groups, in London, Britain, March 28, 2026.

From Nicholas Donin to today: Jewish critics of Zionism, identity - opinion

From medieval disputations to today, a look at Jewish converts and their role in shaping criticism of Judaism and Zionism.

|ByALAN FELD

Renowned psychologist and Auschwitz survivor Edith Eger dies at 98

“I don’t have time to hate. I don’t forget what happened to me. I may not overcome it – I think I came to terms with it, and I was able to integrate it,” Eger said in a 1998 interview.

MAY 12, 2026ByLEO FEIERBERG BETTER
Clinical psychologist, professor and author Edith Eger poses during an interview with AFP on May 7, 2019, in Lausanne.

Once, Jews defended themselves to survive. Now this reflects defeat - opinion

Israelis and Jews still react to attacks as though they were medieval defendants standing before hostile judges. No need.

MAY 11, 2026ByRAFAEL CASTRO
A medieval court of law.

Cypriot MEP claims Israel buying up island through real estate, land development

Israeli Ambassador to Cyprus Oren Anolik responded to Fidias Panayiotou's comments, calling them "deeply concerning."

MAY 11, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Cypriot member of the European Parliament and influencer Fidias Panayiotou and Sean Topham, co-founder of Topham Guerin campaign agency, talk about "Winning the next generation of voters" on stage 13 during Web Summit first day of this year's event on November 11, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.

Florida congressional race erupts into widening dispute involving antisemitism, Israel, Azerbaijan

The clash erupted after Fine publicly criticized Bilzerian after the release of a Diaspora Ministry report that ranked the social media personality among the world’s leading antisemitic influencers.

MAY 11, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Dan Bilzerian was asked during a TMZ interview about referring to Rep. Randy Fine as a "fat Jew."

Azerbaijan commemorates Jewish national hero, tank commander Albert Agarunov

The Muslim-majority country continues to honor the Jewish tank commander killed during the First Nagorno-Karabakh War, whose legacy remains a symbol of patriotism and interfaith coexistence.

MAY 11, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Flag of Azerbaijan

NGO Gav Lalochem seeks US Diaspora support to aid reintegration of IDF combat veterans

Gav Lalochem is touring the US to rally support from the American Jewish Diaspora in helping IDF veterans reintegrate into civilian life after serving in combat.

MAY 11, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
Gav Lalochem is touring the US to rally support from the American Jewish Diaspora in helping IDF veterans reintegrate into civilian life after serving in combat.

London man charged for assault on three Jewish residents

The victims, a fifty-three-year-old woman, a 58-year-old man, and a 26-year-old man, sustained injuries that did not require further medical treatment.

MAY 10, 2026ByMICHAEL STARR
Metropolitan Police interceptor vehicles are pictured ahead of a patrol in central London on April 25, 2026.

Why so many politicians hesitate to defend Jews against antisemitism - opinion

Leaders increasingly weigh tragedy through political cost, turning compassion into a calculated act.

MAY 10, 2026ByCOOKIE SCHWEBER-ISSAN
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a media statement at 10 Downing Street in London, April 30, 2026.

Mamdani’s anti-Zionist policies are targeting New York's Jewish businesses - opinion

Jewish organizations accuse Mayor Zohran Mamdani of undermining protections against antisemitism in New York City.

MAY 10, 2026ByALEC MAUER
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pictured during his first day in office, January 1, 2026.

Australia’s antisemitism inquiry should alarm every Jew - opinion

An Australian Royal Commission on antisemitism reveals a deeper crisis of antisemitism.

MAY 9, 2026ByJONATHAN LIEBERMAN
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley, and British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood speak with members of the Jewish community during a visit to Golders Green, north west London, Britain, April 30, 2026.