Diaspora Jews

A cancer within Diaspora communities

Jews craving inclusion are the antisemites’ delight. Do anti-Israel Jews know they act as doormats? Normal antisemites can hardly get by without them. Opinion.

When Diaspora Jews turn against Israel

Parts of the Diaspora are beginning to view Israel not as a source of protection and refuge, but as a problem. Their turning policy disagreements into public campaigns against Israel, particularly during wartime, crosses a line. Opinion.

Herzog:

Extremist attacks in stark contradiction to Jewish values

Herzog warns extremist violence in Judea and Samaria violates Israel’s values and urges action after Diaspora leaders decry a worsening situation.

Diaspora Jews: what’s your Plan B?

Aliya now has to be a central point for every Zionist organization. Those who don’t make aliya, are making a choice to stay. And if they choose to stay, then Jews need to learn to fight. Opinion.

Transnistria's Jews: A struggle of poverty, war, and survival

Transnistria’s Jews find themselves caught in a Soviet time warp as Ukraine war rages next door.

Tzohar: Diaspora Jews must not replace Israeli army service

In response to the IDF’s plan to recruit from abroad, Tzohar stresses that Diaspora support is valuable but cannot replace Israeli citizens' duty to serve.

Haredi leaders' warning to Diaspora Jews

Haredi leaders in the Diaspora urge caution over granting Israeli citizenship to children, advise parents to consult before proceeding with immigration or citizenship applications due to 'risk' of IDF draft.

Diaspora Minister:

'UK and Belgium have fallen, Jews must leave'

Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli issued a stark warning to Jewish communities in the United Kingdom and Belgium to 'get up and leave.'

Melanie Phillips:

Diaspora Jews under siege

Israel’s defenders need to be smarter and more strategic, calling out the haters for being the very things that they purport to hate. 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.

New project connects Diaspora Jews with bereaved Israeli families

The 'Sign of Life' initiative, Israel’s national memorial project, recently toured the US to connect Jewish communities with bereaved families.

Netanyahu Derangement Syndrome

It’s not Israelis who are struggling with challenges to their values but Jews in the Diaspora. Opinion.

Sovereignty Movement aims to bring Diaspora youth, Israel, closer

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

Andorra's Jews love their country, admit Jewish life is 'hard'

Andorra’s 73 Jews are proud to hold down a tiny community in a tiny country.

Here's how Jewish teens from far-flung places handle antisemitism

What Jewish life looks like for teens from Iceland to Beijing, where the Jewish communities are small and antisemitism is high.

Diaspora Jews to the rescue!

When the State of Israel is hard-pressed to defend itself from savage enemies on two fronts, from the north and the south, where are the young Jews of America? Why don’t they come to the rescue?

The looming choice for Diaspora Jews

Apart from any dangers, the political choices they face are likely to make for an uncomfortable ride. Opinion.

'Let my people stay' - in the Diaspora?

Instead of reading the handwriting on the wall, Diaspora Jews are begging Gentile governments for the chance to stay where they are. For Theodore Herzl's birthday.

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

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

Ben-Gvir considering:

Israeli-backed security response teams for diaspora Jews

The National Security Minister asked the Police Commissioner to draft a plan to create emergency security response squads to protect Jewish institutions outside of Israel. 'Our Jewish, national, and moral obligation.'

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.

Dance to the beat of creativity

Shlach (Diaspora): Why were the spies condemned for reporting the facts?

Minister Bezalel Smotrich:

'Connection between Israel and Diaspora Jews cannot be severed'

Finance Minister meets the leaders of Jewish community in France: The State of Israel is committed to strengthening ties with the Diaspora.

President of Euro. Rabbis:

We have to look at the reality, not everything is bad

Rabbi Goldschmidt, President of the Conference of European Rabbis, speaks about relocating to Germany and updates on EU Jewish communities.

Op-Ed:

The real reason Jews don’t make Aliyah

“There are absolutely no justifiable reasons to settle outside the Land of Israel" - Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, the chief rabbi of Tzfat.

Where do America's Jews fit in the unfolding Gaza-Iran story?

Diaspora Jews must recognize the hard work ahead of us. We must fully understand our never ending shomer (guardian) obligation.Op-ed.

Op-Ed

To Diaspora Jews: Don't worry!

The problems in Israel are the birth pangs of a fairly new nation. Take it easy. It will pass. Op-ed.

Amid tensions: Students work to connect all Jewish people

Ahead of Hatfuzot Week, students at the Kol Ami Preparatory School shared their experiences of life together as Israeli and diaspora Jews

Shvilim gap year program goes global

Norway Jews, Upper Galilee Leadership Institute, University of Oslo, ADL offer transformative Jewish experience to young adults worldwide.

MK Rothman to Diaspora Jews:

'Don’t believe the lies. Read the bill'

Head of Knesset Constitution Committee speaks in English at the Knesset, appeals to Jews abroad.

Diaspora Jews keep making the same mistake

Herzl would recognize all too well the tragic fantasy of assimilation. Op-ed.

Op-ed:

Don’t apologize for Ben-Gvir or anything else about Israel

Claiming Netanyahu’s government will make life hard for Diaspora Jews ignores what motivates Zionism’s foes and other anti-Semites. Op-ed.

New Study:

Most Jews in Israel and Diaspora feel rift between them

47% of participants in Jewish People Policy Institute study feel that Israelis don't acknowledge or care about Diaspora Jews

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.

Israel to spend $112m to connect young Diaspora Jews to Israel

'Israel is committed to helping world Jewry face new challenges,' says Diaspora Minister Nachman Shai.

Podcast:

Do we need to strengthen bonds between Israel, Diaspora?

An exclusive introduction to the Revival Project that aims to strengthen relations between Jews worldwide.

Op-Ed:

Rise in Anti-Semitism - Why?

Like the Jews of Shushan who were aghast at Haman’s decree,  the Jews of the Diaspora are dumbfounded. What has changed?

Honorary Israeli citizenship for Diaspora Jews? Why not?

Enhancing our relationship with the Diaspora and a strong push for aliya are two sides of the same coin.

Minister: Travel bans are crushing Israel-Diaspora relations

Diaspora Minister warns the Israel's ties with Jews abroad is reaching 'breaking point' over travel bans barring non-citizens from visiting.

Diaspora Minister to Bennett: Listen to Diaspora Jews

Minister Nachman Shai calls on PM to establish an inter-ministerial team to advise government on entry into Israel for Diaspora Jews.

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.

President to Diaspora Jews: Israel is your home away from home

Israeli President Isaac Herzog publishes video message wishing Diaspora Jewish communities a happy new year.

'Israelis need Birthright no less than the participants'

Weaving home hospitality into Birthright trips forges new bonds between young Israelis and Diaspora Jews.

Sometimes it takes a few pogroms

Sometimes it takes a few pogroms to drive home the solution, inducing Diaspora Jews to make Aliyah as their forebears left Europe. Op-ed.

Facing a tsunami of anti-Semitism, Diaspora Jews cling to bubble

A neo-pogrom is being facilitated by Western elites who are piously wringing their hands but not taking the action to stop it. Op-ed.

Sarah Silverman tweets that diaspora Jews "are not Israel"

Jewish comedian makes claim on social media that diaspora Jews need allies, and need to distance themselves from Israel and its government.

An op-ed for Diaspora Jews as they usher in 2021

This letter applies not only to op-eders, but to all pro-Israel Rabbis, YI and OU members, YU alumni, philanthropists and lovers of Israel.

Do not give Diaspora Jews a formal voice in Israel

Israel's inexperienced Diaspora Affairs Minister and a freshman MK push a bill that wll give a voice to anti-Zionist Diaspora Jews. Op-ed

New online learning platform aims to link US Jews and Israel

Israeli American Council launches Ofek Hub, offering small virtual classrooms to keep US Jews connected with life in Israel amid pandemic.

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.