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.

ADL warns AI models amplify antisemitism and anti-Israel views

An ADL study found top AI models, including GPT and Claude, promote antisemitic tropes and anti-Israel bias in response to user queries.

For the first time, an undergraduate pro-Palestinian protester is facing deportation

Yunseo Chung is suing the Trump administration after agents tried to deport her over a pro-Palestinian protest, part of a broader effort targeting non-citizen students.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
25/03/2025

Islamism, radical Left root of antisemitism surge, French far Right leader tells 'Post'

Bardella describes his visit to Israel and Jerusalem as "my and our total engagement in the fight against antisemitism."

25/03/2025

Which pro-Palestinian campus orgs. are accused of ties with Hamas?

Campus groups once seen as activists are now facing questions over glorifying terror and ties to Hamas-linked networks.

25/03/2025

Columbia activists worked with Hamas, captors told rescued hostage Shlomi Ziv

Shlomi Ziv's Hamas captor told him that Hamas provided financial support to CUAD and the Columbia AMP/NSJP Affiliates for the Encampment.

Anti-Israel groups aided Hamas on campus, knew of attack beforehand, Oct. 7 victims say in lawsuit

After months of dormancy, Columbia SJP allegedly reactivated its Instagram account "three minutes before Hamas began its attack on October 7."

From far left to haredi right, these Jews are questioning ethics of voting for WZC

As the 21 slates running this year ramp up their campaigns, American Jews at different fringes of the community are debating whether to participate.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
25/03/2025

Rabbi Eliyahu Fink, compassionate voice in the Orthodox world, dies in road accident at 43

The former Venice Beach rabbi was remembered as "kind, brave, decent, and good"—a pioneer whose early advocacy fostered today's more inclusive communities.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
25/03/2025

Billionaire and Jewish philanthropist Alexander Mashkevich passes away

Mashkevich began the Kazakhstan Jewish Congress and was one of the founders of the European Resources group.

Jewish National Fund-USA Brotherhood Mission Brings Love, Support, and Joy to Israel

2nd Annual Jewish National Fund-USA Brotherhood Mission to Israel took place earlier this month.

By RYAN TOROK , IN COLLABORATION WITH JNF-USA
24/03/2025
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