Diaspora
News and updates about Diaspora
Are Diaspora Jews sinking in exile?
The Aliyah Team questions the role of Jews in exile.
Remaining in the Diaspora - courage or cowardice?
In the Diaspora, the Jew risks being caught up in the courage-or-cowardice conflict.
Anti-Semitic and pro-Israel?
How does the world view the country of Israel?
Why are we Jews? Because we care
Is the world’s negative opinion of the Jews that sacrosanct that we Jews believe it ourselves? G-d forbid!
Generation's mission: Connect all world's Jews
First-ever conference for leading Jewish schools attended by over 150 principals from 31 countries.
Connecting young Jews in Diaspora with Israel
Marriage of Israeli-American woman to European football player illustrates need to strengthen Jewish identity in Israel, says Lavi Olami.
The Holocaust did not legitimize Zionism
'We have not forgotten our brethren in the Diaspora'
In preparation for Israel's 70th anniversary, 70 Israeli leaders and intellectuals will leave for 70 Jewish communities around the world.
Reconnecting With Judaism:
'What happened to Spain's Jews?'
Over 100 million people descended from forcibly converted Spanish Jews, says Reconectar organization, 1 in 4 US Latinos has Jewish ancestry.
How many 'Lost Jews' are there worldwide?
Gov't report claims there are close to 100 million 'lost Jews' or 'crypto-Jews' around the world. Will Israel reach out to them?
'We stem the tide of intermarriage'
Be'er Hagolah in New York gives children of immigrant Jews affordable Jewish education.
'Israel can help Diaspora Jews fight assimilation'
Gesher CEO on visit to Britain to learn concerns and issues facing Diaspora Jewry says Israel can help strengthen Jewish identify abroad.
'MKs who vote for conversion bill not welcome in Chicago'
President of Jewish Federation of Chicago says organization will refuse to host any MK who votes in favor of conversion bill.
'We need to strengthen the relationship with the Diaspora'
Senior director for Diaspora Affairs at the Ministry of Diaspora discusses decision on Kotel, relations between the Diaspora and Israel.
'Jewish Diaspora leaders support moving embassy to Jerusalem'
Report shows Diaspora leaders feel Jerusalem is central to world Jewry but are worried about lack of 'Jewish pluralism' in Israel's capital.
Rabbi Hier :'Jewish Diaspora is dependent on Israel'
Rabbi Marvin Hier, founder of Simon Wiesenthal Center says to Arutz Sheva that without Israel there will be no more Jews.
'Solidarity cannot be confined to the symbolic'
President Rivlin calls on rabbinic leadership in Diaspora to participate in strategic dialogue about future of Jewish people.
The greatest addiction of all
Should Israel battle assimilation, and how?
Arutz Sheva invites readers worldwide to share thoughts and insights regarding one of the main challenges of the Jewish nation today.
Bennett and Sharansky mark 'Diaspora Jewry Week' with students
Education Min. and Jewish Agency Head meet with students from around the world to promote ties between Israeli and Diaspora Jewish students.
Yeshiva rabbi: Disconnection dangerous to Jewish future
Report on Israeli yeshiva delegates who visited North American Jewish schools; rabbi says losing touch with Israel leads to assimilation.
What's the next joint project of our nation?
Please send us your thoughts as part of our project connecting Israelis and the Diaspora. This week we ask - what's next?
Jewish State responsible for Jewish Nation?
The Arutz Sheva special project connecting between Jewish diaspora and Israel continues with a 2nd question for our readers.
Special project: Connecting to Jewish Diaspora
Arutz Sheva, in cooperation with the Diaspora Affairs Ministry, invites you to share your feelings about Israel and the Diaspora.
Rabbi warns against 'Jewish Diaspora alienation'
President of the Council of Young Israel Rabbis says too many young Jews aren't concerned with Israel and that must change.
Reform movement to campaign against Israel on Rosh Hashanah
Reform, Conservative movements launch campaign after bids to gain recognition in Israel fail. Foreign Ministry calls to 'pacify' tension.
Bennett: We're losing millions of Jews to assimilation
Minister of Education and Diaspora Affairs Naftali Bennett blesses diaspora emissaries: 'Work hard to save another Jew.'
Idan Raichel to receive citation for cultural contribution
B'nai Brith world center to confer citation upon musician Idan Raichel for fostering closer Israel-Diaspora relations through the arts
The biggest boycotters of Israel
Stop holding up the works!
Off with the Masks!
2015 Anti-Semitism report presented to government
Main focus highlights spread of radical Islam, refugee crisis and immigrants, calls for Israeli boycott and rise of the extreme right.
Is Christmas the day Diaspora Jews feel most Jewish?
Whether it is the 'Matzoball' or eating Chinese food, Jews have created a counterculture to celebrate their own 'otherness' in the U.S.
Introducing: The 'Kosher Walkie Talkie'
The Zomet Institute of Halacha and Technology has developed a 'Shabbat Friendly' walkie talkie, to enhance security for diaspora Jews.
Watch: Can Anglo Israelis Influence Diaspora Jewry?
Emissaries teaching Diaspora Jews about Israel and Jewish values can have a great impact, Rabbi Doron Perez proclaims.
Report: Israel's Relations with Communities Abroad Suffering
Think-tank finds despite encouraging demographic growth, Israel must work to repair relationship with Jewish communities abroad.
Poles Look to Jewish Past with Unique Admiration
Rabbi Yona Daniel Simons says his time in the country proved Poles' views of Jews is far more complex than what people think.
Israel Thinks Assimilation is the Diaspora's Problem
Despite possible threats to American Jewish consensus on Israel, Jerusalem doesn’t see a reason to get involved.
Tzohar Calls on Diaspora Communities to Fly Israeli Flag
Rabbi David Stav, Tzohar chairman, calls on global support for Israel - both abroad and by visiting the Jewish state.
Haaretz Declares War on Hanukkah?
Newspaper's TV critic is upset with news studios for showing hanukkiah, predicts Israel's dire end.
Diaspora Jewry Must Ask: 'Why Be Jewish?'
Former British Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks says Diaspora Jewry must focus on the 'Why?' if it is to have a future.
Tzohar: Release List of State-Approved Diaspora Rabbis
Rabbi David Stav, Tzohar's director, calls on Rabbinate to released list of rabbis abroad who can legally determine Jewish status.
Bennett: Israel Must 'Reinvent' its Relationship with Diaspora
"Perpetuation of the Jewish people is what I live for" Minister tells WJC; says Israel must do more to reach out to Diaspora Jewry.
Bennett: Bring Immigrants While Strengthening Diaspora Jews
Minister Bennett: Aliyah is important, but some Jews are not going to move to Israel and the Israeli government must support them as well.
Turkish Minister Denies 'Jewish Diaspora' Remarks
Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Besir Atalay denies reports that he blamed the "Jewish diaspora" for the anti-government protests.
'Jewish Diaspora' Behind Unrest, Says Turkish Minister
The “Jewish diaspora” is behind recent unrest, says Turkish deputy prime minister.
Netanyahu Recommends Sharansky For Second Term
PM Netanyahu recommends Natan Sharansky be appointed to a second term as head of the Jewish Agency.
MK Rabbi Lipman Meets JFNA
Meeting begins process of "strengthening the ties of Jewish communities throughout the world with Israel."
US Liberal Jews’ War on Orthodoxy at Kotel
US Liberal Jews press Netanyahu to overthrow Jewish custom at the Wall and let women pray with men’s religious prayer shawls there.
Grave Disconnect as Orthodox Leaders Refused to Support Romney
70% of the Jewish population voting for Obama may show a grave disconnect between Israel and the Jewish population abroad.
Israeli Journalists Launch New Diaspora Reporters' Association
A group of Israeli journalists this week announced a new union of reporters in Israel who cover the Jewish Diaspora.
Peres Extends New Years Wishes to Jews Worldwide
President Shimon Peres has extended his New Year’s greetings to the Jewish communities in the Diaspora.
Staying Home: Israeli Emigration at 40-Year Low
The number of Israelis leaving home for the Diaspora declined to a 40-year low, and many “yordim” - emigrants - are returning.
Video: Diaspora Demands Israel Fight Anti-Semitism
Israel must not only ask the Diaspora what it can do for the Jewish State but also must help other Jews fight anti-Semitism, says ADL.
Hoenlein: Time to Get the Youth Excited About their Judaism
Malcolm Hoenlein: The way to ensure the continuity of Jewish existence is to reach out to the youth at the youngest age.
Global Village 2012 Conference to Launch in Jerusalem
The "global village" is about to gather in Jerusalem -- those who understand the concept and its benefits to Israel and the diaspora.
4 of 5 Israeli Jews Feel Bond to Diaspora Jews
Israelis laugh in the face of hardships: 80% would rather live in Israel than anywhere else. Religious, Jerusalemites are happiest.
Video: Peres Tells Diaspora ‘Reality Beyond our Vision’
The reality of Israel after 64 years of independence is “much more than the vision we once dreamed," Peres tells the Diaspora.
MK Galon Criticized for 'Jew-Boys' Slip of the Tongue
Yisrael Beytenu Anglos criticizes Meretz MK Zahava Galon for terming New York Jews “Jew-boys” in a radio interview.