Diaspora

MK Gilad Kariv is seen at a Knesset discussion on May 7, 2024

Democrats MK Kariv takes over as Knesset Aliyah Committee chair

Kariv pledged to address aliyah challenges, antisemitism, emigration, and support for Jewish communities worldwide.

Antisemitic snowman sculpture discovered in Westport park

The Anti-Defamation League released a statement expressing “deep concern” about the incident and calling “upon community leaders to speak out against this hate.”

17/02/2025

Berlin Jewish community hides identity over fears of antisemitism

The number of antisemitic incidents in Berlin in the first half of 2024 was higher than the whole total for 2023.

Jewish critics of Christian allies are hurting Israel

After October 7, while liberal 'friends' abandoned Israel, Evangelical Christians stood firm. Critics of these partnerships need to face reality: We can't defend Israel's interests alone.

16/02/2025

Real allies don't disappear when times get tough

After October 7 exposed the silence of many supposed allies, it's time to build deeper community relationships based on shared values - not convenience - and clear stances on Israel and Hamas.

By EVAN BERNSTEIN
16/02/2025

Why isn’t Domantas Sabonis playing in the All-Star Game?

Beyond the Eagles’ two Jewish executives, there were a few other Jewish storylines on Super Bowl Sunday — both on the field and off.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
15/02/2025

A question that divided educators now has religious implications

This question has divided educators for decades, ever since charter schools were developed as a strategy to improve public education.

By MICHAEL A. HELFAND/JTA
15/02/2025

Where is home? Israelis who left Israel face minority status, rising antisemitism

To what extent can someone born and bred in Israel comprehend what it is like for the Jew living in the Diaspora? 

The Israeli behind the AI video that has everyone talking about Kanye’s antisemitism

“We expected the video to gain traction, but we didn’t anticipate just how massive it would become,” says Guy Bar, the founder of AI tech hub Elevaitor.

By DAVID BRINN , PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
12/02/2025

Over 50% of American Jews changed behavior over antisemitism fears

Much of the survey focuses on public perceptions and concerns about antisemitism.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
12/02/2025
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