Diaspora Jewry

Interview:

The struggle for European Jewry

Tzvi Fishman speaks with Rabbi Yosef Mendelevich, pulling no punches about Diaspora Jewry's current situation and what the future holds in store.

Rabbi Lebel to children: 'You are the victory over the Nazis'

Commemorative rallies marking the 81st anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany and the rescue of Holocaust survivors were held this week in cities around the world as part of the annual Day of Liberation and Rescue, observed on the 26th of Iyar.

Jewish man assaulted outside LA synagogue

A Jewish man was attacked outside a synagogue in Los Angeles in what police are investigating as a possible hate crime.

Herzog meets Jewish leaders in Kazakhstan synagogue

President Isaac Herzog met Jewish leaders in Kazakhstan, emphasizing community ties, identity preservation, and strengthening relations with Israel.

Britain:

Oldest Jewish woman celebrates 108

Julia Jackson has become the oldest Jewish woman. Her daughter said that she herself is surprised by her.age.

How Iranian agents operated in Jewish neighborhoods in Britain

Two Iranian citizens are accused of collecting information for the Tehran regime to enable attacks on institutions and individuals associated with the Jewish community in Britain.

Toronto Synagogue Shooting:

'Living our lives is the best revenge'

A member of one of the Toronto-area synagogues targeted in the past week says that the congregation has no intention of being driven away from their way of life.

Har Zion Yeshiva celebrates 60 years in Jerusalem ceremony

Celebrating 60 years: 1,500 attendees gather in Jerusalem; senior rabbis deliver remarks at milestone event.

Former ISA Official:

'This is the challenge of protecting Jews worldwide'

Protecting Jewish and Israeli sites abroad from antisemitic attacks is becoming an increasingly complex task for the ISA, but there are steps that other countries and Jewish communties can take to help.

'Like Oct. 7':

ZAKA delegation begins operations at Sydney attack site

ZAKA volunteers are operating at the scene of the Bondi Beach attack under an emergency permit from local police, in cooperation with security forces and members of the Jewish community.

Avraham Avinu’s Test: Lessons for Jews in Israel and abroad

The duty of Jews everywhere is to face the nisyonot of our generation with the same firmness that Avraham Avinu showed.

Rabbinic organization urges:

Diaspora Jews should consider aliya after Mamdani election

Responding to anti-Israel candidate Zohran Mamdani's election as New York City Mayor, Tzohar Rabbinical Organization issues open letter urging Diaspora Jewry to prioritize aliyah.

A call to come home:

The tragedy of Diaspora Jewry

Thrust aside all accountings and return in haste to the Land of Hashem, the Land of Israel, our one and only home.

Please, for God’s sake — wake up!

October 7th wasn’t just a nightmare. It was a warning.

To every Jew in the diaspora, who still thinks he’ll be safe if he keeps his head down, wake up. To every decent Christian, Muslim, Hindu, atheist, who still believes this has nothing to do with him, wake up. Opinion.

Israel and Diaspora Jews:

Studying the complexity to deepen the connection

In this episode of 'Jewish-Share,' Dr. Idana Goldberg, CEO of the Russell Berrie Foundation, and philanthropist and activist Daniel Goldman met virtually to discuss the gaps between Israel and Diaspora Jews and how to bridge those gaps.

Natan Sharansky:

Yearning for Jewish identity awakened after October 7th

'The shock of 10/7 massacre caused many Jews to reevaluate their deep connection to Zionism and Israel, they couldn't run away anymore,' former Jewish Agency chairman Natan Sharansky says.

In first:

Amichai Chikli invites far-right European politicians to Israel

Far-right politicians from France, Spain, Sweden, and the Netherlands to speak at the International Conference on Combating Antisemitism.

'A shared pain'

Jewish communities commemorate victims of massacre

Thousands of Azerbaijani Jews around the world gather for prayers in commemoration of Khojaly massacre, parallel to the ceremonies held in Israel.

Diaspora Minister:

'Real solution to antisemitism is to strengthen Jewish identity'

Speaking at a conference, Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli stresses importance of Jewish education: 'When a war is ideological and spiritual, the response must also be spiritual.'

If Moses came to Diaspora Jewry,...

“What is he screaming about?” they would ask hearing Moses call out “Let My people go!”

Sovereignty Movement aims to bring Diaspora youth, Israel, closer

Empowering Diaspora youth, fighting propaganda, and strengthening bonds: The Sovereignty Movement's new initiative.

Mizrachi Canada head:

'Israelis give Canadian Jews strength to fight back'

Rabbi Elan Mazer, CEO of Mizrachi Canada, tells Arutz Sheva the Canadian Jewish community has dealt with antisemitism as a fact of daily life since October 7, but draws strength from seeing the response of Israelis to adversity and hate.

Diaspora Jewry needs to develop a spine

American and Australian Jewry are too set in their political ways to pull their heads out of the sand. Opinion.

Report reveals:

Conditions for Jews in Diaspora significantly deteriorated

JPPI's disquieting 2024 report, 'A Year of War,' reveals deep concerns surrounding the future of global Jewry and the State of Israel.

Jewish Unity:

From Milwaukee to Herzliya

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.

Pres. Herzog to Diaspora Jews: We hear you, we support you

President Herzog issues special message of support for Jewish communities around the world.

Report reveals:

American Jews donated more since 7/10 than during the Six Day War

Donations to Israel since Oct. 7 top $1.4 billion, Israeli government report concludes.

The primacy of Israel - and a warning to US Jews

Diaspora Jews must make a choice between living in countries that will no longer protect them from discrimination and coming home to live amongst their people as valued and respected citizens. Video interview: A warning to American Jewry. Op-ed.

A soldier’s perspective on World Jewry

The greatest boost of strength I can receive as a soldier is the knowledge that what I’m doing is inspiring those around me to want to take part in what we’re building as well. Op-ed.

Is Diaspora Jewry where Jews were in Europe in 1938?

Expect mass aliya after the war. Op-ed.

MK Matan Kahana's plea to Diaspora Jewry

Sisters and brothers in the Diaspora, This is a trying and difficult time for Israel - yet our strength is in our unity.

Biden Admin official:

'Diaspora Min Chikli doesn't understand American Jews'

US govt. criticizes Israeli Diaspora Minister over spats with liberal Jews groups and media.

President Herzog:

'Relations with Diaspora Jewry are crucial to Israel's future'

President Isaac Herzog at AJC Global Forum: A compromise on judicial reform is possible.

Op-ed:

Israel won’t save the Jewish People: Day Schools will

Students internalize the Jewish values the schools promote and bring them home to their families a new book shows. Op-ed.

World Bnei Akiva appoints new secretary general and CEO

Rabbi Alon served as the World Mizrachi rabbi of Latin America. Tzachi Maganji, who was appointed as CEO, held several executive positions.

Jewish Agency sums up immigration record for 2022

According to Agency data, 70,000 new immigrants arrived in Israel, most of them from Russia and Ukraine.

MK Smotrich:

We will build a specified program for Diaspora Jews

The Religious Zionism chair met with the head of a program for overseas yeshiva students and discussed the challenges facing Jews overseas.

Dortmund and Moscow meet at the Western Wall

Children of Soviet-raised parents who moved to Germany complete year of preparatory learning, visit Israel on group bar/bat mitzvah trip.

Crises as we build our national life

'The difference is that Diaspora Jewry is feeling the spasms of death while the Jews in Israel are experiencing the spasms of birth.'

Independence Day:

Israeli flags sent to Jewish children in the Diaspora

Initiative of World Zionist Organization focused on Jews living outside main Jewish population centers.

Why move to Israel? answering a reader's question

'Why move to Israel where the influence of secular Israelis is so pervasive and where our wellbeing will be jeopardized?” she asked. Op-ed.

62% of Israelis: Israel must help Jews around the world

According to the Diaspora Index, 37% of Israelis feel personal responsibility towards Jews who have chosen not to immigrate to Israel.

Diaspora Week to celebrate Israel's ties with global Jewry

'World Jewry is our flesh and blood, the bonds between us are more important than ever,' Diaspora Min. Nachman Shai says.

Op-ed:

Don’t exaggerate Diaspora Jewry’s ‘distress’

Many Diaspora Jews are temporarily unable to attend events in Israel, but in the greater scheme of a pandemic, it is hardly “tragic.” Op-ed.

A plan to stop the liquidation of Diaspora Jewry

There is only one way to stop the liquidation of Diaspora Jewry and it is not the well meant plan of former Minister Yankelevitch. Opinion.

Minister: Diaspora Jews will no longer be cut off from Israel

Diaspora Affairs Minister Dr. Nachman Shai welcomes Health Ministry's decision to open skies to all travelers.

Survey: Israel's Covid policies hurt ties with Diaspora Jewry

Survey reveals that 80% of Israelis are concerned about growing antisemitism worldwide.

Survey: 67% of Israeli Jews willing to help Diaspora Jews

The survey also shows that 83% believe Israel's greatest contribution is in the field of terror management.

Cities across Israel stand united with world Jewry

Diaspora Affairs Minister, Federation of Local Authorities send letter of solidarity to Jewish communities facing anti-Semitism.

MK Tehila Friedman: Israel should consult with Diaspora Jewry

Blue and White MK speaks about her new legislation which calls for the government to consult with Diaspora Jewry on issues that impact them.

"Hey, Joe!"

Diaspora Jewry, for the most part, is beyond saving. Bring those still Jewish among them home.

Anglos in Israel opposed to giving Diaspora Jewry a voice

"Why should the opinions of Jews living abroad be accorded greater weight than those of Jews who are part of Israel's daily life?"

Diaspora Jews to get a say in determining Israel's policies?

Israeli lawmakers propose bill giving Diaspora Jewish leaders a formal role in determining Israeli policy.

Israeli minister speaks to Jewish Bahraini parliamentarian

Diaspora Affairs Minister Omer Yankelevitch speaks to Nancy Kadouri, a Jewish member of the Bahraini parliament.

What does the future hold for Jews around the world?

Shmuel Rosner talks about the development of Judaism unique to Israel in the 21st century and how it affects Diaspora Jews.

Caroline Glick:

How can Israel help Diaspora Jewry?

With groups spending astronomical amounts to radicalize American Jewish youth, what can Israel do to help Diaspora Jewry? Opinion.

Hang ‘Em High

The leaders of Diaspora Jews didn’t prepare their people for what was seen as inevitable to any student of Jewish History and Torah. Op-ed

A chance for [Benny] Gantz

What does Blue and White stand for now that its ministers serve under the man whose ouster was their only policy? How about this idea? Op-ed

Yaakov Hagoel:

'Responsibility to protect Jews devolves solely upon government'

Hagoel: 'Unless governments mobilize to deal with the spread of this infection, coronavirus will be the least of Diaspora Jews' troubles.'

The return of the Wandering Jew

Does it have to be that you feel safe until such time as something happens to either you or someone you know? Wake up, US Jewry.Op-ed.