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From hostages to heritage: Defending Diaspora Judaism's modern world - opinion

Young Jews face a new kind of captivity: cognitive warfare eroding identity, purpose, and resilience across Israel and the Diaspora.

Participants hold up posters of hostages as thousands of people attend the March for Israel on the National Mall in November 2023 in Washington, DC. Following October 7, American Jews mobilized more than $1 billion for Israel’s relief and recovery.
 An illustrative image of a class in an elementary school.

The paradox of antisemitism education – and why it backfired - opinion

 Donald Trump over a backdrop of an Iranian flag. (Illustrative)

Israel is awaiting potential Iranian attacks as uncertainty rises - opinion

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

From Hillel and Shamai to Trump and Netanyahu: Polarized, divided Jewry is dangerous - opinion


BDS allegations raised against candidates in Zionist Congress election

The Zionist Organization of America has accused several candidates running for seats in the Zionist Congress of supporting boycotts against Israel.

Boycott Israel sign

European Rabbis worried over Mideast Christians

WJC President:"The world is silent and they are silent because there is no one beating the drums and yet they are talking about Gaza day in and day out."

Iraqi christians from Mosul, who fled from violence in their country, rest at the Latin Patriarchate Church in Amman.

World Jewish Congress holds historic conference in Berlin for first time since WWII

Despite the general feelings of support and solidarity that were on display on Sunday, the Monday morning sessions were less than cheery.

Amir Elichai addresses the room about his role in Operation Protective Edge.

Zara apologizes for 'concentration camp' tee-shirt

Spanish retailer discontinues sale of striped shirt with yellow star after it causes social media uproar.

Zara's controversial T-shirt design

Canada-Israel rally in the capital tonight

After the flight ban, a Toronto senator campaigns to bring as many Canadians and Canadian organizations as he could to Israel for Wednesday’s rally

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Jerusalem, January 21, 2014.

Jewish-American patriots

On this July 4, let us recognize some outstanding Jews who fought for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

A young David Geffen (center) poses with his mother and father at a military base in Mississippi.

In speech to Diaspora leaders, Netanyahu ignores assimilation

PM says commitment to Jewish identity, civilization gives Jewish people the power and moral force to address challenges.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu at the weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday, June 22, 2014.

Lemur at Ramat Gan Safari makes World Cup predictions

Max, a red neck lemur, who has lived at the Safari for 12 years, is an animal of many talents.

Max the lemur making World Cup predictions

Jews of Venezuela, the new Diaspora

Chavez made dangerous liaisons, such as with Iran, Islamic terrorists and other anti-Semites.

Venezuela President Hugo Chavez 370

Zamora lights up

A city in norther Spain celebrates the first International Ladino Day.

Hannukah in Spain