Diaspora

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'Ashkenazi Jews are the problem': 'Post' reveals antisemitism of booted Reform UK candidate

Greenhough has commented in favor of Israel, in support of British Jewry, and against the October 7 attacks, but has a long history of social media posts decrying Ashkenazi Jews.

Hundreds of Holocaust survivors to connect with students worldwide in new program

The Survivors Speakers Bureau will connect students with Holocaust survivors both in person and virtually, bringing the stories to light in countries and localities that might be otherwise unfamiliar.

North American Jewish groups alert for Iranian attacks after Syria strike

Jewish organizations, SCN and ADL, warn of potential Iranian threats following Israeli airstrikes. They urge heightened vigilance and condemn cuts to security funding amidst rising tensions.

Canadian families of Hamas victims, CIJA sue Canadian government for resuming UNRWA funding

Canadian families and Center for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA) take legal action against Canadian government's UNRWA funding decision.

At Rikers Island, Jewish volunteers find a ‘powerful connection’ with inmates by leading prayers

About 5% of the population interred indicated they were Jewish when they were first incarcerated at Rikers; only about a quarter to a third were either born Jewish or grew up Jewish.

By JULIA GERGELY/JTA
05/04/2024

First Jewish sheriff of Nottingham, office of Robin Hood fame, is sworn in at his synagogue

The role of high sheriff shrank over the centuries as Britain built a centrally controlled civil service. These days, Rubins will focus on social responsibilities such as volunteering for children.

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
05/04/2024
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