Diaspora Jews

The Diaspora is linked to Israel’s destiny - opinion

This Diaspora Jewish connection to Israel is deeper than we are led to believe. 

AVINATAN OR arrives at Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Campus after his release from captivity in Gaza last week. The October 7 massacre created a sense of collective belonging for many, the writer asserts.
A RALLY in support of Israel takes place near the UN as the General Assembly opens, in New York City last month. ‘Like so many Jews today, our collective sense of peril has left me feeling more Jewish than ever,’ says the writer.

Directing ourselves inward: Striving for a heightened sense of Judaism - opinion

The conclusion of Simchat Torah is marked at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv on Tuesday night after the release of the remaining living hostages on Monday. The challenge is to hold both truths: the joy of redemption and the weight of its aftermath, says the writer.

When does 'the war' really end for the Jewish people? - opinion

Pallbearers carry the coffin with the body of Israeli soldier Daniel Shimon Perez, who was killed during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas.

South African Jewish community pays tribute to fallen October 7 hero Daniel Peretz


Algerian authorities demolish one of last remaining historic synagogues in country's capital

Local sources said that the demolition had been planned for several years but was delayed due to interventions from an unspecified foreign embassy.

The Chaloum Lebar synagogue in “Bab El Oued” in Algiers, Algeria.

Bulgaria denounces antisemitic vandalism at a synagogue, Holocaust memorials

A synagogue and Holocaust memorials in Bulgaria were vandalized in a new wave of antisemitic attacks condemned by Jewish groups.

A Bulgarian woman walks past windows, featuring the Star of David, in a Synagouge in Sofia on the first day of Hanukkah December 19, 2003

Unity and gratutude are the secrets of the Jews' strength - opinion

The loudest fringes, amplified far beyond their size or influence, do not define Jewish mainstream or its future. The defense of Israel is not a partisan cause. It is a moral one.

Israelis wave to Israeli flag as they protest the government's planned legal reforms, at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City. February 13, 2023.

Antisemitism claims, Hamas proscription used to criminalize Palestine solidarity in West - FIDH

France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States were chosen for the report as they all took "public positions supportive of Israel’s actions in Palestine."

Pro Palestine protesters march in Oslo, Norway, October 11, 2025.

Who is the 83-year-old Jewish activist that stars in Zohran Mamdani’s campaign ads?

Zohran Mamdani's mayoral campaign highlights 83-year-old Jewish activist Rosalind Petchesky, a key supporter whose activism with JVP and opposition to Israel has shaped his political rise.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference in New York City, U.S., September 3, 2025.

'Joy' and 'relief:' Jewish Diaspora celebrates release of living hostages

World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder said in a statement that the welcoming of the 20 hostages was the moment that the Israeli and Jewish people had prayed and fought for.

People react while holding signs and the flags of U.S. and Israel, on the day Israeli hostages, who have been held in Gaza since the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas, are expected to be released as part of a prisoner-hostage swap and a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, in Reim, southern

CAM Weekly Antisemitism Report – Anniversary of October 7 Sees Spike in Antisemitism

Anti-Israel extremists rewrite history, incite violence against Jews, and spread antisemitic vitriol

Data on Antisemitic Incidents

Finding Jewish life tucked away in Taiwan

Within Taiwan's stones, its Hebrew letters etched in glass, and its voices raised in prayer, a fragile thread of continuity stretches across oceans.

THE TAIPEI Synagogue – one of the world’s most beautiful.

As Slovenia takes a hard line against Israel, its tiny Jewish community feels increasingly isolated

Slovenia's less than 100 Jews have experienced a pattern of hostility for decades.

The entrance to the Jewish Community Center along Krizevniska Street in Ljubljana.

Jewish communities commemorate October 7 Massacre’s second anniversary worldwide

From Paris to Sydney to New York, Jewish communities marked two years since the October 7 massacre, honoring victims and calling for unity amid rising antisemitism and ongoing hostage anguish.

A woman reacts during a commemorative event ahead of the two year anniversary of those who lost their lives in the October 7, 2023 massacre, in Trafalgar Square, London, Britain, October 5, 2025.

When the shoe is on the other foot: Trying to reach my mother when terror hits UK - comment

The Manchester attack did not happen in a vacuum - it came after years of apathy and incitement.

A counter-protester holds an anti-Hamas banner, as protesters attend a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Manchester, Britain, October 4, 2025