Diaspora

Antisemitism in UK remains near record levels, charity says

In total, there were 1,926 anti-Jewish hate incidents between January and June in Britain, a rise of 21% compared to the same period last year.

A sign hangs at the site of a suspected arson attack on a former synagogue in London, Britain May 5, 2026.
Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice is seen as Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (not seen) speaks during a press conference, August 3, 2026.

Reform UK deputy leader faces inquiry over Israel visit

NYPD and FDNY emergency officials attend to an emergency at the former Pfizer headquarters building on July 07, 2026 in New York City; Illustrative.

Anti-Jewish hate crimes in New York grow even as violent crime across the city decreases

A campaign sign for Democratic candidate for US Senate in Michigan Abdul El-Sayed is positioned outside as he makes a campaign stop at Glow Hall on Aug. 1, 2026 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Lawn signs for Abdul, door knocking for Haley: Michigan Jews split in Senate Democratic primary


Professor wins UK anti-Zionism appeal, but court rejects blanket protection

A UK employment tribunal ruled that a Bristol professor’s anti-Zionist beliefs were protected, but the ruling stopped short of blanket protection.

A man holds a mock-up of a key during a march, held by Palestine Solidarity Campaign, to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba in London on May 16, 2026.

Moldova hires first chief rabbi in 12 years, new chapter for revived Jewish community - interview

Chabad played an instrumental in Moldova since the outbreak of war in Ukraine in 2022, providing support for refugees, coordinating travel and in general providing a base for those in need.

Rabbi Menachem Mendel Axelrod, Chief Rabbi of the Republic of Moldova.

'Baby killer': IDF reservist attacked by antisemitic Spanish tourist in Philippines

Upon learning that the reservist was from Israel, a Spanish tourist in the Philippines began shouting accusations such as “baby killer” and “genocide” while threatening to kill him. 

People relax along White Beach amid the coranavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Boracay Island, Aklan province, Philippines, December 1, 2021. Picture taken December 1, 2021. Picture taken with drone.

Children chant 'we will crush Zionism' at Palestinian Youth Movement summer school in UK

Some expressed worries that youth are being radicalized under the guise of supporting the Palestinian cause.

Demonstrators attend a pro-Palestine protest organized by the Palestinian Youth Movement organization outside of the White House in Washington, D.C. on March 18, 2025, after Israel broke a ceasefire agreement, launching airstrikes that killed over 400 Palestinians.

Mosaic United launches $12 million platform to rethink Jewish youth engagement

The initiative, developed with Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Ministry, will fund projects addressing the decline in Jewish participation after teenagers leave home.

Mosaic United launches $12 million platform to rethink Jewish youth engagement.

Montreal police open hate crime investigation into suspected arson at kosher restaurant

Police received reports at around 3:15 am of the fire at Nöam restaurant and the business next door, and spent several hours bringing the flames under control. Both buildings sustained major damage.

Outside of Nöam, kosher Montreal restaurant, which was targeted in a suspected arson attack, August 2, 2026.

Jewish Democrats back Michigan A-G Dana Nessel’s decision to skip state party convention

Nessel has raised the alarm about antisemitism within the party for years, alleging in 2024 that Rashida Tlaib had been antisemitic when criticizing charges filed against pro-Palestinian protesters.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel speaks on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.

Maine rabbis call for peace, urge politicians to stop calling Gaza war a ‘genocide’

The use of the term has become a “currency for acquiring power and position in Maine’s Democratic party,” Rabbi Rachel Isaacs told the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

Congregation Beth Israel is the oldest synagogue in Bangor, Maine.

Columbia students drop divestment demand as new Israel program set to open

The Columbia student workers' union dropped its demand at the bargaining table Tuesday for the university to divest from Israel.

Pro-Palestinian student protesters set up a tent encampment at Columbia University on April 24, 2024.

Cornell condemns student’s viral antisemitic remarks, but won’t bar him from campus

Cornell University student Austin Franco appeared on “Piers Morgan Uncensored” after saying he wouldn’t work “for a Jew.”

Piers Morgan interviews Austin Franco, a Cornell University undergraduate who went viral after telling a job interviewer he was "not interested in working for a Jew," on July 28, 2026.