Diaspora

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.

Suspect arrested for attempted kidnapping of 8-year-old Jewish child in Connecticut

Suspect Christopher Rosa allegedly tried to abduct an 8-year-old Jewish child in his car trunk.

Erin Molan: Speaking up for Israel part of fight to make better world for my daughter

Molan's stance against antisemitism is informed by her desire to fight for her values and create a better world for her daughter to live in.

Alexander Mashkevitch

Mourning Alexander Mashkevich, a uniter of World Jewry - opinion

Alexander Mashkevich did not just support Jewish communities—he saw it as his mission to strengthen, develop, and unite them.

By DR. MICHAEL MIRILASHVILI
26/03/2025

These Modern Orthodox Jews want to change their community’s conversation around Gaza war

It was the kind of talk you could hear in any of a number of progressive Jewish settings, where questioning Israeli policy and society is uncontroversial and even encouraged.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
26/03/2025
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