Diaspora

ADL and JCPA diverge over teachers union, exposing a divide over how to fight antisemitism

The unusual public dispute between the Jewish Council of Public Affairs and the Anti-Defamation League brought to the fore a tension over how to fight antisemitism within schools and unions.

Members of the National Education Association and allies in Congress rally outside Secretary of Education nominee Linda McMahon’s confirmation hearing on February 12, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Jewish American Heritage Month, first designated in 2006, takes place in May.

American Jewish exceptionalism is ending, here’s what must come next - opinion

US Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) speaks to the press as he exits a vote on Capitol Hill in Washington.

House rejects bill to strip Israel aid despite over 100 Democrats voting to cut funding

Transportation Minister Miri Regev attends a press conference in Lod, March 12, 2026.

Transportation Ministry weighs limiting election flights over anti-Netanyahu voting fears - report


'Jewish lobby' at fault for World Cup decisions, Messi's goals, Algerian sports analyst claims

In the 30th minute of play, as Argentina was ahead by one goal, Messi tackled Algeria’s Aissa Mandi, appearing to step on the center-back’s calf.

Argentina's Lionel Messi

WIZO Sweden president to receive royal medal for advancing Yiddish recognition

The recognition is widely viewed as a milestone for Sweden’s Jewish community, particularly at a time when concerns about antisemitism are growing across Europe.

WIZO Sweden President Susanne Sznajderman-Rytz.

Does this feeling go both ways? - opinion

Israelis care deeply about their Diaspora brethren. The issue is not one of sentiment. It is structural. The relationship is unreciprocated because it is asymmetrical.

American Jews [Illustrative]

Antisemitic threat suspect seeks court program after guns seized from home

A Rocky Hill man accused of threatening a Jewish state senator and other Connecticut lawmakers has applied for accelerated rehabilitation, a diversion program that could lead to dismissal of charges.

Robert Pabich, of Rocky Hill, was arrested Oct. 24, 2025 by Rocky Hill Police and charged with intimidation based on bigotry, a hate crime; and stalking, in connection with online comments he made to state Sen. Matt Lesser.

Amid rising antisemitism, MMA fighter Natan Levy teaches Jews to defend themselves

DIASPORA AFFAIRS: After competing in the mixed martial arts ring for almost a decade, Natan Levy tells the Post his current goal is to help strengthen the Jewish people.

Israeli mixed martial arts fighter Natan Levy is part of a sport that is antisemitic, with many fans or fighters embracing antisemitic ideologies and rhetoric, he says.

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

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Pro-Iran narratives target Azerbaijan’s Jewish war hero amid Israel-Baku disinformation row

The posts appeared amid renewed Iranian and pro-Iranian claims that Azerbaijan is being used as a platform for Israeli operations against Iran.

Jewish National Hero of Azerbaijan Albert Agarunov

Travelodge apologizes to Jewish guest, unable to determine origin of 'free Palestine' TV message

Travelodge told The Jerusalem Post that it is very close to concluding a "robust internal investigation" into the incident, but has not been able to determine how the message was put on the TV.

A general view of a Travelodge hotel signage on January 29, 2024 in Walthamstow, United Kingdom.

Israeli Brand ecoLove among casualties of Brooklyn boycott: 'They boycotted our shampoo'

Sharona Romano Lazar, the company’s owner, says she is struggling to make sense of the situation.

The exterior of the Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn.

B'nai Brith Canada demands delay of upcoming Nakba exhibit amid foreign interference fears

'Palestine Uprooted: Nakba Past and Present' is set to open June 27, 2026. It's advertised as an exploration of human rights violations related to the "ongoing forced displacement and dispossession."

Protesters hold up signs in support of Gaza as they gather before the start of the G7 summit in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, June 15, 2025.