Diaspora

The Jewish community should reevaluate its priorities and reconnect with its mission

This is a moment of catharsis. It is a time to instill in younger generations a sense of purpose, resilience, and pride in their heritage.

By DANIEL M ROSEN
02/01/2025

One memory of Hanukkah as a child lasts a lifetime for Holocaust survivor

Today, Baum has many fond memories of Hanukkah, which he celebrated with his wife of 75 years and their children.

By GINA JOSEPH/THE MACOMB DAILY/TNS
25/12/2024
  Nerya Meir: "We are living through history and writing a new chapter of the Jewish people."

Modern-day Maccabees: Bringing the spirit of Israeli heroism to Jewish communities worldwide

A special delegation of IDF reservists connects global Jewish communities to Israel through powerful stories, interactive projects, and the enduring legacy of fallen heroes.

8 candles, 80 opinions: The many meanings of an American Hanukkah

After October 7, Jews in America are more divided than ever.

By RABBI LEON A. MORRIS
24/12/2024

Amid increasing antisemitism threat, safety plans for outdoor hanukkiah lightings needed

The nature of threats has transitioned from broad statements to a very concerted effort to target individuals. Calls for violence from Iran and its proxies have also increased.

'The Vatican was silent during the Holocaust, now it spreads modern blood libels’: MK Chikli

Diaspora Minister AMichai Chikli also accused Canada and Australia of creating unsafe policies for Jewish citizens.

 An Israel poster vandalized.

Toronto synagogue vandalized for 8th time, hostage sign defaced

Two signs in front of Kehillat Shaarei Torah were defaced on Friday, and a Jewish elementary school was damaged in a drive-by shooting for third time.

Rupert Murdoch: Israel defends Western civilization, won't stand alone with Trump

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch says Israel has been leading the charge "on the front line of Western democratic civilization" at Sydney Chanukah event.

Something is rotten in Canada as antisemitism skyrockets

If Jews aren’t safe in Canada, they won’t be safe anywhere.

Candles a symbol of hope in the darkness

Over the years, the story of the Billings hanukkiot has become a symbol of what true allyship can look like.

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