Diaspora

Ken Holtzman, winningest Jewish pitcher in MLB history, dies at 78

Holtzman managed the Petach Tikva Pioneers in the Israel Baseball League’s first and only season in 2007.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
16/04/2024

Supporting Jewish communities requires loud condemnations of antisemitism

This disturbing trend, in which Jewish communities are faced with increased hostility, discrimination, and violence, requires significant steps to be taken.

By HANA DORSMAN
16/04/2024

Jewish wife of Labor party leader 'effectively forced' out of home by pro-Palestine protesters

Protesters targeted Labour leader Keir Starmer's home, distressing his Jewish wife Victoria. Three face charges for breaching bail conditions in related protests.

Pro-Palestine protesters hold a banner, as they demonstrate outside Downing Street in London, Britai

Response to Iran attacks shows protests were never really about ceasefire -analysis

Iranian attacks on Israel reveal anti-Israel activists' true motives, exposing calls for ceasefire as a guise to support Hamas.

Jewish Diaspora communities increase security after Iran attacks

Iranian drone and missile attacks on Israel prompt heightened security measures in Jewish communities worldwide, with increased vigilance and preparedness urged by community leaders.

Mixed messages: Complexities in the US-Israel relationship

Recent weeks have shown that the hitherto unbreakable relationship between the US and Israel is at risk, and the relationship between Jews in Israel and abroad is rife with mixed messages.

‘Hands off Iran': Chicago activists applaud Iranian attack on Israel

Conference participants cheered and clapped when the announcement was made and renewed celebration when it was reported that Yemeni and Iraqi factions may have also joined in the attack. 

Toronto protesters cheer as Iran fires drones at Israel

The Eid March was a demonstrations organized by several pro-Palestinian organizations from across Canada, including Ottawa 4 Palestine and Montreal for Palestine.

Jewish Diaspora expresses concern as Iranian drones launch toward Israel

The Conference of European Rabbis said that Jewish communities in Europe were raising their level of preparedness, given the history of Iranian proxies attacking Jewish targets on the continent.

In her new book, Batya Ungar-Sargon speaks on why Jews need to rethink their alliances

Her new book applies to Jews and Israel, especially post-October 7 when American Jews were stunned by their progressive peers.

By AMY KLEIN
13/04/2024
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