Diaspora

'Embracing Exile': Defending Jewish Diaspora as source of identity, prosperity, pride

In his book Embracing Exile: The Case for Jewish Diaspora, David Kraemer seeks to provide a “fuller picture” of issues related to Jewish identity, place, and home.

By GLENN C. ALTSCHULER
06/04/2025

These new documentaries illuminate the post-Oct. 7 American experience

Three of the movies — including one in wide release — interview Jewish Americans about their experience with antisemitism on campus and beyond.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
05/04/2025

Brown U leaders praise Jewish life on campus as Trump expected to slash $500 m.

Amid the rumors, Jewish leaders at Brown along with members of the board issued a statement praising Jewish life on campus.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
04/04/2025
 AID Coalition members.

Power play: The battle for Jewish leadership in a changing world

Meet the AID Coalition – an independent slate shaking up World Jewish Congress elections with no ties to parties or religious groups.

By ALAN ROSENBAUM , IN COLLBORATIONS WITH THE AID COALITION
03/04/2025
 Participants will engage in organized mentorship sessions and direct involvement throughout the pro

Global Jewish school leaders unite in new partnership

Yael Foundation launches international exchange to strengthen Jewish education

Citing post-Holocaust doctrine, Germany seeks to deport pro-Palestinian protesters

Germany cites Holocaust-era doctrine to justify expelling four protesters tied to pro-Palestinian actions.

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
02/04/2025

A Chicagoan wanted to protest Elon Musk — and put a swastika sticker on a Jewish man’s Tesla

People have vandalized Tesla dealerships, as well as some individual Teslas, in protest of CEO Elon Musk’s work in the Trump administration.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
02/04/2025

‘Stop super speeders’ bill gains new momentum after Brooklyn car crash kills Jewish mom, two kids

If implemented, the bill would require the installation of speed limiters — which cap how fast a car can drive — for drivers who accumulate more than 11 points on their license over a 23-month period

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
02/04/2025

NY attorney-general orders car wash to stop ripping off Jews with antisemitic ‘Passover special’

Jewish customers were reportedly billed $169.99 for a ‘Passover special’ service that was priced at $47 for non-Jewish customers.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
02/04/2025
 Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli seen at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem

Fighting antisemitism beyond politics: Building alliances, not boycotting

In fighting Jew-hatred, we must build alliances rather than boycotting activists willing to fly to Jerusalem and denounce Jew-haters.

02/04/2025
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