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.
Reform UK deputy leader faces inquiry over Israel visit
Anti-Jewish hate crimes in New York grow even as violent crime across the city decreases
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
