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Are Diaspora Jews sinking in exile?

The Aliyah Team questions the role of Jews in exile.

Are Diaspora Jews sinking in exile?

Remaining in the Diaspora - courage or cowardice?

In the Diaspora, the Jew risks being caught up in the courage-or-cowardice conflict.

Remaining in the Diaspora -  courage or cowardice?

Anti-Semitic and pro-Israel?

How does the world view the country of Israel?

Anti-Semitic and pro-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!

Why are we Jews? Because we care

Generation's mission: Connect all world's Jews

First-ever conference for leading Jewish schools attended by over 150 principals from 31 countries.

Generation's mission: Connect all world's Jews

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.

Connecting young Jews in Diaspora with Israel

The Holocaust did not legitimize Zionism

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.

'We have not forgotten our brethren in the Diaspora'

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.

'What happened to Spain's Jews?'

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?

How many 'Lost Jews' are there worldwide?

'We stem the tide of intermarriage'

Be'er Hagolah in New York gives children of immigrant Jews affordable Jewish education.

'We stem the tide of intermarriage'

'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.

'Israel can help Diaspora Jews fight assimilation'

'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.

'MKs who vote for conversion bill not welcome in Chicago'

'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.

'We need to strengthen the relationship with the Diaspora'

'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.

'Jewish Diaspora leaders support moving embassy to Jerusalem'

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.

Rabbi Hier :'Jewish Diaspora is dependent on Israel'

'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.

'Solidarity cannot be confined to the symbolic'

The greatest addiction of all

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.

Should Israel battle assimilation, and how?

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.

Bennett and Sharansky mark 'Diaspora Jewry Week' with 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.

Yeshiva rabbi: Disconnection dangerous to Jewish future

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?

What's the next joint project of our nation?

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.

Jewish State responsible for Jewish Nation?

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.

Special project: Connecting to Jewish 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.

Rabbi warns against 'Jewish Diaspora alienation'

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.

Reform movement to campaign against Israel on Rosh Hashanah

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.'

Bennett: We're losing millions of Jews to assimilation

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

Idan Raichel to receive citation for cultural contribution

The biggest boycotters of Israel

The biggest boycotters of Israel

Stop holding up the works!

Stop holding up the works!

Off with the Masks!

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.

2015 Anti-Semitism report presented to government

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.

Is Christmas the day Diaspora Jews feel most Jewish?

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.

Introducing: The 'Kosher Walkie Talkie'

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.

Watch: Can Anglo Israelis Influence Diaspora Jewry?

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.

Report: Israel's Relations with Communities Abroad Suffering

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.

Poles Look to Jewish Past with Unique Admiration

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.

Israel Thinks Assimilation is the Diaspora's Problem

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.

Tzohar Calls on Diaspora Communities to Fly Israeli Flag

Haaretz Declares War on Hanukkah?

Newspaper's TV critic is upset with news studios for showing hanukkiah, predicts Israel's dire end.

Haaretz Declares War on Hanukkah?

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.

Diaspora Jewry Must Ask: 'Why Be Jewish?'

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.

Tzohar: Release List of State-Approved Diaspora Rabbis

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: Israel Must 'Reinvent' its Relationship with Diaspora

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.

Bennett: Bring Immigrants While Strengthening Diaspora Jews

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.

Turkish Minister Denies 'Jewish Diaspora' Remarks

'Jewish Diaspora' Behind Unrest, Says Turkish Minister

The “Jewish diaspora” is behind recent unrest, says Turkish deputy prime minister.

'Jewish Diaspora' Behind Unrest, Says Turkish Minister

Netanyahu Recommends Sharansky For Second Term

PM Netanyahu recommends Natan Sharansky be appointed to a second term as head of the Jewish Agency.

Netanyahu Recommends Sharansky For Second Term

MK Rabbi Lipman Meets JFNA

Meeting begins process of "strengthening the ties of Jewish communities throughout the world with Israel."

MK Rabbi Lipman Meets JFNA

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.

US Liberal Jews’ War on Orthodoxy at Kotel

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.

Grave Disconnect as Orthodox Leaders Refused to Support Romney

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.

Israeli Journalists Launch New Diaspora Reporters' Association

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.

Peres Extends New Years Wishes to Jews Worldwide

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.

Staying Home: Israeli Emigration at 40-Year Low

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.

Video: Diaspora Demands Israel Fight Anti-Semitism

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.

Hoenlein: Time to Get the Youth Excited About their Judaism

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.

Global Village 2012 Conference to Launch in Jerusalem

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.

4 of 5 Israeli Jews Feel Bond to Diaspora Jews

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.

Video: Peres Tells Diaspora ‘Reality Beyond our Vision’

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.

MK Galon Criticized for 'Jew-Boys' Slip of the Tongue