Diaspora

Diaspora Jewry is the collective name for the Jewish communities outside of the Land of Israel. Historically, these communities go back to big historical events like the Babylonian exile, the siege of Jerusalem and the expulsion from Spain. Today, the biggest Diaspora communities exist in the United States, France, Canada, the UK and Russia.

Global antisemitism has declined since peaking in the months after Oct. 7, study says

“The peak was in October-December 2023, and a year later, a sharp decline in the number of incidents was noted almost everywhere," said Uriya Shavit, the report’s chief editor.

By GRACE GILSON/JTA
24/04/2025

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

Schumer tells Trump to stop weaponizing antisemitism against universities

Four Jewish democrat senators, Richard Blumenthal, Jacky Rosen, Adam Schiff and Brian Schatz, joined Schumer in sending a letter to the president condemning the president.

'Antisemitism crisis': No. antisemitic incidents in Netherlands reaches record high

A total of 421 antisemitic incidents were registered in 2024, an 11% increase compared to 2023. 

'Abolish Israel': Tucson synagogue defaced with anti-Israel graffiti

"How do you call for ending supposed discrimination in the same sentence as promoting genocide?" Executive Director of Chabad Tucson, Rabbi Yossie Shemtov, said.

Trump: Harvard is antisemitic, accepts students who want to rip apart US

"The place is a liberal mess, allowing a certain group of crazed lunatics to enter and exit the classroom and spew fake anger and hate," said Trump.

Poilievre visits Toronto Nova Exhibition amid election campaign

Poilievre said that the Conservative Party would honor the memories of those slain during the Hamas-led pogrom “by standing with the Jewish people in saying 'Never Again.’”

Majority of American Jews disapprove of Trump's presidency

The survey also said most American Jews dislike how Trump is handling antisemitism in the United States.

By BEN SALES/JTA
24/04/2025

Nazi-sympathizing French high school student stabs girl to death in Nantes school

Just ten minutes before the attack, high school students at the school received a strange email containing a thirteen page document featuring antisemitic content.

'We're the Jewish spirit of triumph': Freed hostage Eli Sharabi speaks at Auschwitz

"This is the Jewish spirit of triumph," Sharabi said in his speech. "It's a reminder that the Jewish nation will exist for all eternity."

24/04/2025
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