Diaspora Jews

Trump administration texts Barnard professors, asking if they are Jewish

The Microsoft Office form asked current and former employees of Barnard whether they identified as Jewish, Israeli, had Jewish/Israeli ancestry, or “practice Judaism.”

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
24/04/2025

American rabbis talk about politics more than Israelis expected, AI study finds

Sermons that spoke about Israel did so in overwhelmingly positive terms, especially after Oct. 7.

By BEN SALES/JTA
22/04/2025

Amount of antisemitism in the US should be a wake-up call for the Jewish world

The surge in antisemitism is a threat to Jewish values, our principles, and our survival as a people. We cannot afford to be complacent. It’s time for decisive action.

By MICHAEL J. SALAMON
22/04/2025

Why I chose to run under Kol Israel in the WZC elections

I am often asked why I decided to run. The reason is because of how deeply disappointed I felt after the horrendous October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.

By ALLEGRA LEVONE
20/04/2025

Liberal Jews in the diaspora should also take part in shaping Israel's identity

Every new immigrant strengthens Israel and the values-driven majority that believes in democracy, progressive Zionism, open communities, and a shared society.

By EILON GILAD
19/04/2025

American Jewish students, alumni decry ‘weaponization of antisemitism’ across country

Their message went to President Christina Paxson as she weighs how to respond to a $500 million funding cut threat by the Trump administration, over Brown’s handling of antisemitism on campus.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
19/04/2025

Wife of murdered Chabad rabbi gives birth to daughter

The two had only been married for a little over a year before the Chabad emissary's death.

Orthodox rabbis call on Trump admin. to restore USAID funding, respect 'sanctity of life'

The 23 rabbis claimed that funding must be restored for essential life-saving projects.

18/04/2025

Passover retreats don’t have to be a spiritual and communal exodus

On a night when we are meant to be animated by the ethos of “let all who are hungry come and eat,” Passover retreats produce Seders sans guests.

By RABBI YOSIE LEVINE/JTA
18/04/2025

Rekindling the forgotten exploits, daring of Sephardi-Portuguese in the Caribbean

After the forced expulsions from Spain and Portugal, Sephardi-Portuguese established communities in the Caribbean, which controled trade routes and established strategic outposts.

By NOAM BEDEIN
17/04/2025
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