Diaspora

‘Silver passport’ stirs emotion as German FM reunites with Jewish - Ukrainian war orphans

Johann “Jo” Wadephul, paid an emotional visit Thursday to the Mishpacha Ukraina orphanage, whose children Berlin helped evacuate under fire three years ago.

 Germany’s foreign minister Johann “Jo” Wadephul visited  the Mishpacha Ukraina orphanage

Eric S. Goldstein to step down as CEO of UJA-Federation of New York

 Eric S. Goldstein, right, CEO of UJA-Federation of New York, is seen with Gov. Kathy Hochul  at UJA’s 2022 Annual Campaign kickoff, Oct. 28, 2021

University of Michigan regents, execs get 24-hour security as threats, harassment persist

 The Rock memorial in honor of Bibas family at University of Michigan vandalized

Massachusetts school district faces allegations of ignoring antisemitic bullying

 Demonstrators take part in an "Emergency Rally: Stand with Palestinians Under Siege in Gaza," amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., October 14, 2023.

Mosaic United taps veteran Jewish educator Yigal Nisell as new CEO

Nisell arrives from the Combat Antisemitism Movement, where he served as chief operating officer and global head of partnerships, coordinating interfaith coalitions and policy campaigns.

 Yigal Nisell, newly appointed CEO of Mosaic United, at the organization’s Jerusalem headquarters, June 2025.

Parents of Jewish students sue Seattle, Virginia schools over failure to prevent antisemitism

In one class, students drew Hitler after being asked to make a poster of a "strong historical leader.

Children draw a picture of Hitler during an assignment to draw a "strong historical leader" in a Virginia school.

Iowa Governor Signs Executive Order Addressing Antisemitism, Supporting Israel

The signing of Executive Order 13 comes amid ongoing national discussions about rising antisemitic incidents in the United States

 Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds delivering remarks at the Combat Antisemitism Movement's State Leadership Summit on Antisemitism and Support for Israel, in Kansas City on June 30, 2025.

Australia says it canceled Kanye West's visa over 'Heil Hitler' song

The US rapper released the song that praised the Nazi leader Adolf Hitler across social media and music streaming platforms in May this year.

 Screenshot from Kanye West's new music video.

State Leaders Meet in Kansas City for Summit on Antisemitism and U.S.-Israel Relations

Head of Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Tells How UN Actively Working Against His Efforts to Feed Gazans

CAM-organized State Leadership Summit on Antisemitism and Support for Israel, held in Kansas City, Missouri, June 30, 2025

What Zohran Mamdani has actually said about Jews and Israel

 New York State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, now a NYC mayoral candidate, speaks during a news conference outside the White House to announce a hunger strike to demand that President Joe Biden "call for a permanent ceasefire and no military aid to Israel, on November 27, 2023.

Pro-Israel Jewish Democrats say Zohran Mamdani’s Israel stances are cause for concern but not panic

Jewish Democratic activists said Mamdani’s victory is not the national disaster for the century-long Jewish-Democratic alignment that Republicans are making it out to be, but it's not good either.

 Zohran Mamdani during an interview.

Schumer and other Senate Democrats condemn the phrase ‘globalize the intifada’

“Sen. Schumer condemns the phrase ‘Globalize the Intifada’ and believes it should not be used because it has such dangerous implications," said a spokesperson.

 Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, a New York Democrat, walks out of the Senate Chamber following a series of votes at the U.S. Capitol, Feb. 12, 2024.

Trump administration accuses UN Palestinian rights envoy of ‘virulent antisemitism'

The administration’s warning comes on the heels of a new report by Albanese titled “From Economy of Occupation to Economy of Genocide.”

 UN Special Rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese gives a press conference at the UN City in Copenhagen, Denmark February 5, 2025.

Pro-Palestinian Georgetown student can remain free, US appeals court rules

A three-judge panel of the Richmond, Virginia-based 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 against the administration's request that Badar Khan Suri be returned to immigration detention.

 Georgetown researcher and Indian national Badar Khan Suri, (center, blue shirt) who the Department of Homeland Security detained for two months for accusations of antisemitism and supporting Hamas, lands at Washington Dulles International Airport on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.