Diaspora

Inside America’s first prison synagogue: New exhibit tells the story of Jewish inmates who built it

While founded by Quakers and long Christian-oriented, Eastern State hosted Jewish prisoners as early as the 1800s. 

The restored ark of the synagogue at Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary, whose history is explored in the new exhibit "Freedom Through Faith."
A view of Budva's old town, Montenegro, April 30, 2026; illustrative.

Israelis attacked by group in Montenegro's Budva, one suffers broken jaw, victim says

Memorial commemorating the Amia terror attack.

'An attack against humanity': Argentina marks 32 years since deadly AMIA bombing

Local residents, both Jewish and non-jewish visit the inundated flower memorial next to Bondi Pavilion to pay their respects at Bondi Beach on December 16, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

Australian antisemitism 'passed point of no return,' Jewish leader tells 'Post' after emigrating


Israeli organization's 'Secular House' opens in Thailand as non-religious alternative to Chabad

The 'Secular House' is the brainchild of the Free Secular Movement, an Israeli activist organization that promotes secularism and the separation of religion and state in Israel.

'Secular House' in Thailand, an Israeli activist organization.

Venezuela's Jewish communities launch emergency fundraiser following devastating earthquake

“About 80 Jewish families have lost their homes, and another 200 are afraid to return home. The community is currently assisting all of them,” a member of Caracas’s Jewish community told Walla.

A view of the remains of a building that collapsed after earthquakes hit the country, in Caracas, Venezuela, June 25, 2026.

Israel, Jewish Federations launch NIS 200 million plan to strengthen Diaspora Jewish education

The government-backed initiative, advanced in partnership with JFNA, will focus on expanding access to Jewish schools and strengthening Jewish identity among the next generation.

JFNA Board of Directors Chairman Gary Torgow speaks to assembled Israeli government officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after the government approved a NIS 200m. plan to bolster Jewish education in the Diaspora on June 28, 2026.

The faces of many notable American Jews over the years: A treat for America's 250th

On this July 4, it’s most important to recall individuals whom we met personally and who shared their lives with us.

HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS George E. Preston and Halina Wind Preston with their children, David Lee and Shari Ann, in Wilmington, Delaware, 1971.

The irony behind telling Jews to 'go back where they belong' - opinion

Efforts to rewrite Jewish history cannot erase the ancient bond between the Jewish people and the land of Israel.

New Haven Police Department screenshot of the alleged perpetrator.

Texas creates required reading list that includes Anne Frank and the Bible

Other books on the list include "Charlotte’s Web" by E. B. White and “Animal Farm” by George Orwell.

The Texas flag waves during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series DuraMax Grand Prix Powered by RelaDyne at Circuit of The Americas on February 28, 2026 in Austin, Texas; Illustrative.

Austria once denied its Nazi past, now it sends young people abroad to confront it

Some 1,323 Austrians 17 and older have taken part in the program since its founding, 85% of them men. Austrians in the program are now in 66 countries, including Germany and Italy.

Robin Bigga-Piskernig is interning as part of an Austrian program that sends youth abroad to learn and teach about the Holocaust.

German far-right leader appears to make ‘Hitler salute’ in photo as party surges

Reichardt was among 20 AfD members who traveled to New York City in December for the New York Young Republican Club’s annual gala.

Martin Reichardt in the plenary chamber of the Bundestag.

Jewish day school enrollment rising across denominations

One report found that non-Orthodox school enrollment has increased by 3% from 2021 to 2024, while Orthodox schools have seen a 7% increase.

Boys in the hallway at Jewish day school

Hundreds of US rabbis sign letter urging Mamdani to apologize for calling AIPAC ‘monsters’

The letter called on Mamdani to “retract his remarks and affirm clearly that Jews and pro-Israel Americans are full participants in our democracy.”

Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a Primary Night watch party for NYC Congressional Candidate Claire Valdez at 99 Scott Studio on June 23, 2026.