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.

Say nothing: Universities are trying a new strategy on Israel and Gaza

Neutrality is also the word of the moment for closely-watched university investments in Israel.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
14/09/2024

Meet the Jewish mom whose first sentence on Netflix was in Yiddish

Fifty-four-year-old Levy didn’t hold back her Yiddish, entering her introductory confessional with an “Oy, gott! Oy gevolt” as she comically struggled to climb on the stool.

  'The Assault on Judaism'

Western trends of antizionism and Israel-bashing are a cover for Jew-hate

The assault on Judaism comes in many formats. Antizionism being a cover for antisemitism. A trend of Israel-bashing comes from Western influence threatening Judaism.

13/09/2024

Jewish baby thrown from building to escape fire ignited by antisemitic London arsonist

Ian Pitkin, 64, was handed a life sentence after he ignited his own apartment in an attempt to harm the Jewish family living above him.

Jewish students brace for anti-Israel protests as academic year begins

Jewish students worldwide are preparing for more campus anti-Israel protests as the Israel-Hamas war continues into the new school year.

Pro-Israel veteran arrested in Massachusetts after shooting pro-Palestine assailant

The man wearing the pin stood across the street from ten pro-Israel protesters calling them "sick" and saying they were "defending genocide."

This week in Jewish history: Israeli peace accords and a massacre in Lebanon

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars.

By STEVEN DRUCKER
13/09/2024

Michael Solomonov aims to simplify Israeli classics for home cooks in ‘Zahav Home’

The book is made up of 125 recipes, all of which have Israeli and/or Jewish roots.

By RACHEL RINGLER/JTA
13/09/2024

A NYC conference celebrates the cultural creativity of formerly Orthodox Jews

While the vast majority of the formerly Orthodox have not turned their experiences into memoirs, the last few decades have seen a growing body of artistic, theatrical, musical and academic work.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
12/09/2024

Delegation of Chabad on Campus Israel meets with American Jewish college students

Their visit to Times Square included the release of hundreds of yellow balloons, along with a prayer for the release of the Gaza hostages.

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