Diaspora Jews

To live and die for Israel: An outsider's perspective on Remembrance Day

"I truly don’t think I fully understood what it meant to be Israeli until I experienced Remembrance Day in Israel for the first time."

01/05/2025

David Horowitz, ’60s radical turned right-wing firebrand and critic of Islam, dies at 86

A self-described agnostic Jew who wrote in 2016 that he had never been to Israel, he nonetheless became one of the fiercest critics of Democrats, claiming that he had “empowered” Israel’s enemies.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
01/05/2025

Large majority of American Jews maintain elevated engagement after Oct. 7

While many expected Jewish involvement to return to pre-war levels over time, the survey demonstrates remarkable staying power.

Over three-quarters of American Jews lack confidence in Trump’s handling of Iran, indicates survey

In January, 70% of those who supported Trump said they had high confidence in his handling of Iran.

When the world closed its doors, the Dominican Republic opened its arms

The Dominican Republic’s singular act of moral courage in 1938 reminds us that even when the world looks away, individual nations, communities, and leaders can stand against injustice.

By NOAM BEDEIN
28/04/2025

Antisemitism and Israel-ties: How will the 2025 Canadian election impact the Jewish community?

Canada's upcoming election comes as antisemitic incidents in the country have been increasing.

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
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