Diaspora

Shalom & Aloha: Volcanoes, beaches, sunsets – and Jews – in Hawaii

The history of Jews in the Hawaiian Islands, when they arrived, what happened during World War II, and what their lives are like today – including the Big Island's first bar mitzvah boy in 1970.

By HOWARD BLAS , NATAN ROTHSTEIN
29/03/2025

Why the academy matters: Combatting antisemitism on university campuses

The effort to create scholarship on antisemitism within the academy today is essential for the continued flourishing of Jewish communities.

By DAVID BARAK-GORODETSKY , JACOB DALLAL
29/03/2025

Rep. Josh Gottheimer: The New Jersey Democrat defending Israel, battling antisemitism

US AFFAIRS: The congressman is outspoken about rising antisemitism, especially on college campuses, and has a deeply personal connection to Israel.

Have Gazans seen the light?: Anti-Hamas protests bring hope for Israel's future

Wouldn’t it be an amazing turn of events if the Gazan awakening ends up allowing for the release of our hostages and the end to a bitter war?

By COOKIE SCHWAEBER-ISSAN
28/03/2025

In UK and Australia, lawmakers are trying to curb protests outside of synagogues

The UK plans to restrict protests near religious sites, mirroring Australian law, as Home Secretary cites need to protect synagogues during pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
28/03/2025

Sylvan Adams: Antisemitism conference critics focused on politics rather than dialogue

Adams reminded that antisemitism was a problem across the political spectrum, and argued that the labels of right and left were unhelpful when engaging with the Jewish community.

 Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli seen at the International Convention Center in Jerusalem

Chikli: Anti-Israel forces lied about European politicians attending conference

Chikli also warned about the danger of Islamic terrorism to the world, attacking Muslims as well.

Leading through crisis: Edna Weinstock-Gabay’s mission to strengthen Israel, Jewish world

“We can’t afford to let exhaustion set in,” she insists. “The Jewish people have faced existential threats before, and we have survived. We will survive this too.”

Coach Bruce Pearl's moral courage transcends basketball

Auburn University men’s basketball coach Bruce Pearl is this generation’s Sandy Koufax.

Masa's Diaspora Week: A week of volunteering, dialogue between Israeli, diaspora teens

The gathering was part of The Connection Initiative, a project that connects Israeli pre-military students with young Jews who are participating in Masa Israel programs.

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