Jewish World

Dolly Parton remembered for inspiring PJ Library and championing children's literacy

In 2015, when Harold Grinspoon launched PJ Library, he took a page from Parton, who a decade earlier had started Imagination Library.

 American singer Dolly Parton poses on stage during a press conference to launch her new album, in London, Britain, June 29, 2023.
Erel Margalit speaks at a New York gathering focused on a long-term recovery and growth plan for the Galilee.

Over 30 start-ups return Israel's northern tech hub as new recovery plan takes shape

War and rising antisemitism have deepened the stakes of the Israel–Diaspora relationship, forcing Jewish communities worldwide to confront shared vulnerability and responsibility.

War reshapes Israel-Diaspora ties: Global Jewish leaders assess challenges ahead - from the editor

An aerial view of emergency personnel working at the scene of a shooting incident at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, December 14, 2025, in this screen grab from a video.

Uncomfortable truth behind being a Diaspora Jew today - opinion


World Jewry must not stay silent in fight for Israeli democracy - opinion

A non-democratic Israel will no longer be part of the family of democratic nations, and Diaspora Jews will no longer be able to say they share similar values with Israel

 Israelis protest against the government’s proposed judicial reforms in Tel Aviv on February 4.

Cancel culture comes to the Conference of Presidents - opinion

Conference leadership mission had no elected officials or spokespeople from Judea and Samaria speak, even though issues concerning these Jewish communities are constantly being debated.

 Photos of Jewish Agency Chairman Doron Almog speaking at the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations on Thursday in Jerusalem

Israel can protect world Jewry by giving them a voice in Israel - opinion

The real value of nurturing formal dialogue today actually lies in the relationship between the Jewish people and the State of Israel tomorrow.

 DIASPORA AFFAIRS Minister Amichai Chikli speaks during a conference at Reichman University in Herzliya, earlier this month.

Masa: Building stronger connections between Israel and the Jewish world - opinion

Masa was founded by the Government of Israel and the Jewish Agency to provide opportunities for Jewish young adults to have transformative, immersive experiences in Israel.

Masa welcomes new fellows demand for long-term programs in Israel rise

Donald Trump says Jewish leaders ‘lack loyalty, should be ashamed’

Trump has now repeatedly lambasted Jewish leaders for being unloyal, stressing his achievements for Israel during his presidency.

 Donald Trump announces his bid for the presidency at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022. (Thomas Simonetti for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Yaron Deckel to ‘Post’: Israeli education needs to focus on diaspora

More than a year ago, Yaron Deckel paused his career on Israeli television and radio and was sent as a senior Jewish Agency shliach to Canada.

 Yaron Deckel speaking during an Israel Canadian event in Canada

US philanthropist close to Netanyahu: What happened to Abraham Accords?

LA-based businessman claims diplomats from Muslim countries ask why Israel stopped investing in Abraham Accords

 THEN-PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu, then-US president Donald Trump, Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani and UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed wave from the White House balcony after a signing ceremony for the Abraham Accords, September 2020.

1,500 Jewish educators take part in Latin America education conference

The annual conference, aimed at teaching the Hebrew language and Jewish identity, will be recognized as an accredited program for the continuing education of all Argentinian teachers.

A plenary session at the Jewish education conference at the Martin Buber school in Buenos Aires.

600-year-old Jewish cemetery in Turkey vandalized, graves destroyed

Hasköy is one of the oldest districts where Jews used to live and one of the older still-used Jewish cemeteries is located there.

 36 graves in the Jewish Hasköy Cemetery in Istanbul Turkey were vandalized and destroyed Thursday night, July 14, 2022

Israel-Diaspora relations clouded by religion and politics - Jewish-Australian philanthropist

Philanthropist and businessman Steven Lowy visited Jerusalem in honor of the annual Keren Hayesod conference.

 Steven Lowy speaking at the Knesset