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.

A pedestrian walks past a BBC logo at Broadcasting House in central London

BBC removes mentions of Jihad, Jews from Hamas-linked documentary

In multiple instances, the Arabic words for “Jews" were translated as “Israel” or “Israeli forces," or they were completely removed from the subtitles.

Auschwitz Museum confiscates hostage flags claiming its a 'political statement'

National flags are permitted at the site, the museum claimed, but not ones which have seen any alterations or slogans added.

How a small delegation of US Jews got to Syria for the first time in decades

Visiting historic synagogues and praying with Torah scrolls that had remained intact through the country’s brutal, 14-year civil war, these Jews were celebrating a homecoming.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
26/02/2025

Michelle Trachtenberg, Jewish ‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘Buffy’ star, dies at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg was discovered Wednesday in a Manhattan apartment complex.

By BEN SALES/JTA
26/02/2025

'You are going to pay in blood': Man threatens shooting attack at Amsterdam Jewish school

The man behind the email has not yet been arrested, as he fled to Turkey.

American and Israeli Jews [Illustrative]

Just 33% of Democrats have a favorable view of Israel, Gallup poll finds

Previous polls taken during the Israel-Hamas war have shown that Democrats are more likely than Republicans to blame Israel for the fighting.

By BEN SALES/JTA
26/02/2025

Bolivia recognizes CAM for work combating antisemitism in Latin America

“Proud of Shay Salamon, who leads all of our Hispanic and Latin American initiatives at [Combat Antisemitism Movement]," said CAM CEO Sacha Roytman.

 BBC New Broadcasting House in London.

Pro-Israel activists protest at BBC over Hamas-linked documentary

Campaign Against Antisemitism and supporters demanded transparency and an inquiry.

Sydney nurse charged for threatening to kill Israelis

Twenty-six-year-old nurse Sarah Abu Lebdeh was arrested on Tuesday and charged with threatening violence, using a carriage service to threaten to kill, and using a carriage service to menace.

Australia's spy chief: Antisemitism now agency's 'top priority'

"In terms of threats to life, [antisemitism is] my agency's number one priority because of the weight of incidents we're seeing play out in this country," he told the Senate.

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