Diaspora

Diaspora Jewry is the collective name for the Jewish communities outside of the Land of Israel. Historically, these communities go back to big historical events like the Babylonian exile, the siege of Jerusalem and the expulsion from Spain. Today, the biggest Diaspora communities exist in the United States, France, Canada, the UK and Russia.

Trump court action accuses UCLA of trying to 'evade responsibility' for alleged antisemitism

In court filings, lawyers on both sides argued about whether actions in the encampment were antisemitic for blocking pro-Israel or Zionist individuals from using walkways by the camp.

By JAWEED KALEEM/LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS
19/03/2025
 American Zionist Movement banner advertising the upcoming World Zionist Congress 2025 elections.

US voting for 2025 World Zionist Congress election doubles in first week

The election provides US Jews with the opportunity to shape Israel’s future, influence Jewish communities worldwide, and support Zionism.

ADL pulls out of Israeli conference on combating antisemitism

Former ADL head Abe Foxman said that the invitation of "authoritarian neo-fascist political parties" legitimized them and made the conference about the participants rather than antisemitism.

Mahmoud Khalil calls himself 'political prisoner' after US immigration arrest

Khalil was arrested March 9 by ICE and has been threatened with deportation for leading activities that the Trump administration says were “aligned to Hamas.”

By BEN SALES/JTA
19/03/2025

Toronto man charged with advocating genocide, antisemitic arson, vandalism, and other hate crimes

A Toronto man faces rare charges of advocating genocide, along with arson and antisemitic vandalism, in a series of attacks targeting the Jewish community.

UK parliamentary October 7 report: Largest loss of UK life in Middle East terrorist attack

While Hamas leadership and supporters have often denied the deliberate targeting of civilians, testimonies about the attacks and ambushes told a different story.

Zahav’s Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook to be honored by Jewish National Fund-USA

Solomon and Cook are being honored in recognition of their ongoing commitment to the land and people of Israel, and in particularly their support of the country’s northern region.

By RYAN TOROK , IN COLLABORATION WITH JNF-USA
18/03/2025

University of Amsterdam ends student exchange with Hebrew U, saying it’s complicit with IDF

The University of Amsterdam joins a wave of European schools that have severed ties to Israeli institutions and Israel-linked companies, often as concessions to student activists.

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
18/03/2025

Bnei Menashe gallery opens in Sderot, showcasing lost tribe’s history

Israel's first Bnei Menashe synagogue initially opened in Sderot in 2015.

Wikipedia editor clique adding anti-Israel, antisemitic bias to pages

The ADL claimed that editors appeared to coordinate changing relevant pages, downplaying Palestinian antisemitism, violence, calls to destroy Israel, and adding more criticism of Israel.

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