Diaspora

The Clooneys and the politics of human rights shaping US foreign policy - opinion

George and Amal Clooney’s human rights advocacy could be influencing US foreign policy on Israel more than is realized.

US President Joe Biden, flanked by US Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaks after negotiators reached a phased deal for a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, during remarks at the White House in Washington, US, January 15, 2025.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir speaks to Israeli soldiers near the Gaza border, October 9, 2025

Diaspora Jews: Israel's ignored partners in supporting the war - opinion

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

Mamdani celebrates hope in Middle East after US tax dollars 'funded a genocide' in Gaza

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria Starmer visit the site of the Manchester synagogue attack, where multiple people were killed on Yom Kippur in what police have declared a terrorist incident, in north Manchester, Britain, October 3, 2025.

Terrorism suspect related to Manchester synagogue attack rearrested in airport


‘Dialogue’ isn’t enough to fix what ails campuses, Jewish students like us need more - opinion

The trauma and upheaval of the Israel-Hamas war enhanced a sense of fear, grief, alienation, and anger among American Jewish college students.

A Jewish learning session at the Campus Commons retreat in 2025

Sarah Hurwitz wants Jews to stop apologizing and start learning

In a new book, the former White House speechwriter says it’s time for Jews to reclaim their story from the haters.

In her new book, "As a Jew," Sarah Hurwitz argues how Jews can reclaim a tradition that has too often been shaped by others' prejudices and ignorance.

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.

UK universities told to crack down on antisemitism after synagogue attack

After the deadly Manchester synagogue attack, the UK government told universities to confront rising antisemitism and protect Jewish students.

 A man holds a placard shaped like a key during a pro-Palestinian rally calling for the UK government to stop allowing arms exports and military co-operation with Israel, in London, Britain, June 21, 2025.

Jewish man attacked in Montana by self-proclaimed Nazi on Oct. 7

The suspect was arrested and charged with felony malicious intimidation or harassment relating to civil or human rights.

The Poverello Center in Missoula, Montana

US Jews who revile Trump’s domestic policies say he must be praised for Gaza deal

Donald Trump has a low approval rating among American Jewish voters, leaving many liberal Jews grappling with praising Trump for his peacemaking efforts.

Jewish Democratic Council of America President Halie Soifer speaks at a 2023 event.

Zabar’s fans mourn Saul Zabar, who transformed his family’s Jewish grocery into an NYC institution

Saul Zabar, New York City Jewish grocery legend, passed away at 97.

Saul Zabar celebrates Zabar's 90th anniversary alongside MTA officials who celebrated the subway system's 120th anniversary on Oct. 15, 2024

NJ rabbi assault suspect charged, but police say attack not hate motivated

Police say the attack on Rabbi Avraham Wein outside his Bergenfield home was not a hate crime. The suspect, Jeffery Zicchinella, faces assault charges for what officials called random violence.

 A Hasidic man walks by a police car in a Jewish Orthodox neighborhood in Brooklyn, April 24, 2017.

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

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Shabbat candles

Rabbi Stav: Hostage deal a chance to heal rifts in Israel, bolster Diaspora ties - interview

The Tzohar chairman said that quiet time in the wake of the finalization of a Gaza peace plan will provide an opportunity for Jews across the globe to reconnect and strengthen.

Visitors at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv, October 05, 2025.

Blaming Israel for global antisemitism - opinion

While it may be true that not every Jew is a Zionist, the overwhelming majority are. Nevertheless, being pro-Israel does not make anyone a legitimate target.

People attend a vigil organised by the Jewish Representative Council of Greater Manchester and Region to honour the victims of the Manchester synagogue attack, in Manchester, Britain, October 3, 2025.