Diaspora

Diaspora Jewry is the collective name for the Jewish communities outside of the Land of Israel. Historically, these communities go back to big historical events like the Babylonian exile, the siege of Jerusalem and the expulsion from Spain. Today, the biggest Diaspora communities exist in the United States, France, Canada, the UK and Russia.

Academics pen letter condemning American Psychological Association antisemitism

Signed by thousands of professionals, the letter condemns the American Psychological Association for failing to tackle antisemitism.

Jewish fraternity at San Diego State University vandalized with antisemitic graffiti

The vandalism followed an incident report of a group throwing objects at a building and yelling antisemitic slurs.

Miami mayor ends effort to evict local theater over ‘No Other Land’ screening

The mayor of Miami Beach rescinded his proposal to evict and defund a theater that screened a documentary on Israeli demolitions in the West Bank.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
20/03/2025

NYC’s Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum has a plan to protest Trump 2.0

The rabbi of Beit Simchat Torah in Manhattan compared Trump's administration to the 30 days of mourning and detachment that follow a Jewish death.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
20/03/2025

Over 500 Jewish healthcare professionals gather at MedEx to strengthen Israel's medical workforce

The event was organized by Israel’s Aliyah and Integration Ministry, Health Ministry, Negev, Galilee, and the National Resilience Ministry in collaboration with Nefesh B'Nefesh and The Jewish Agency.

  Winnipeg Friends of Israel share image of antisemitic graffiti

Winnipeg man arrested for Nazi graffiti charged for work with terrorist group

Nevin Thunder Young appeared before the Winnipeg Provincial Court to face charges of facilitating terrorist activity and participation in terrorist group activity.

Months after Amsterdam pogrom: Four more sentenced, Israelis among 122 suspects

The four men were found guilty for their roles in the violence that unfolded on November 7 during the Ajax–Maccabi soccer match riots, when anti-Israel mobs attacked people throughout the city.

Israeli-American Council joins major Jewish group coalition Conference of Presidents

The Israeli-American community and advocacy group joins 48 other longstanding Jewish civil society, political, and religious organizations under the COP umbrella.

Victoria man charged with making 'villainous' antisemitic death threats to Federal MP

“Anyone engaging in this type of deplorable behaviour can expect a knock on the door and a swift date with the court." 

Trump court action accuses UCLA of trying to 'evade responsibility' for alleged antisemitism

In court filings, lawyers on both sides argued about whether actions in the encampment were antisemitic for blocking pro-Israel or Zionist individuals from using walkways by the camp.

By JAWEED KALEEM/LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS
19/03/2025
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