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.

Universities take action against pro-Israel faculty for inflammatory speech about Israel-Hamas war

A series of Jewish professors across the country have faced lawsuits, termination and suspension after making pro-Israel remarks that administrators say crossed the line into threatening speech.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
02/12/2023
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'7 Deadly Myths': An exploration of the myths behind Jew hatred

The 7 Deadly Myths, a reader-friendly work, is an important source for those interested in combating the phenomenon of antisemitism.

02/12/2023

German soccer team Borussia Dortmund honored for fighting antisemitism

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed the dinner portion of the summit, amplifying his strong support for the Jewish people and Israel.

'I set a synagogue on fire': Texas man sentenced in antisemitic arson case

Franklin Sechriest was caught on CCTV carrying fuel toward the synagogue moments before the fire and had also admitted to the attack in his journal.

US Jews speak up as antisemitism soars on campuses amid Israel-Hamas war

One esteemed institution after another, Ivy Leaguers and respected state and private universities have been dangerously redefined by a woke agenda that sees them support Hamas.

By LIANE GRUNBERG WAKABAYASHI
01/12/2023

London council backs down from canceling Hanukkah celebration plans

A representative of the London Jewish Forum told the 'Post' that the council's initial decision had been made from an overabundance of caution, not hate.

Nearly half of British Jews considering leaving amid surge in antisemitism

70% of British Jews conceal their Jewish identity in public.

01/12/2023

Why a Maine town swapped out a Star of David from its holiday display

Local Jewish groups agreed it should be taken down and that Hanukkah would still be represented for the first time in the city’s holiday display via a series of dreidels.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
01/12/2023

Young diaspora Jews drop their lives to come volunteer in Israel

More than 3300 Birthright alumni have applied to come and volunteer in Israel after Hamas's October 7 attack.

Argentine-Jewish soccer player speaks out for hostages after aunt released

Live on television, Hernan Feler spoke out for the Israeli hostages kidnapped by Hamas. His aunt, Ofelia Roitman, had been taken from Kibbutz Nir Oz.

By JUAN MELAMED/JTA
30/11/2023
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