Diaspora

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.

Galon’s Slip of the Tongue: "Jew-boys" from Brooklyn

Meretz head MK Zahava Galon terms New York Jews “Jew-boys” in a slip of the tongue.

Former IDF Officer Plans Security for Canadian Jews

A former IDF officer plans to make Canada safer for Jews with unarmed patrols trained in counter-terror tactics.

French Murders Wake Up US Jews for More Security

The gangland-style murder of three Jewish children and a rabbi in France has sent shivers through the bones of Diaspora Jews.

Literary Icon Warns: Judaism Important? Come to Israel

Literary icon A. B. Yehoshua warns Diaspora Jews: Come to Israel if you value Judaism, and he says Holocaust was a “Jewish failure.”

Israelis Travel Abroad, Strengthen Jewish Values

Bnei Akiva Program in eighth year of success; continues promoting love of Israel in Jewish communities throughout the Diaspora.

‘American Jewish Caucus’ Lobbies Knesset

A new American Jewish caucus is launched to lobby the Knesset to consider Diaspora Jews and may challenge the definition of who is a Jew.

'Israel is the Greatest Place in the World'

Participants at the Jerusalem Conference for English speakers have a message to Jews in the Diaspora: Come to Israel!

Hi-Tech Upgrade for Diaspora Museum

The Cabinet approves a program to upgrade the popular Diaspora Museum in Tel Aviv, which previously shut down because of lack of funds.

Jewish Agency: We're Aiming Higher With New Aliyah Plan

The Jewish Agency has changed - and it has an ambitious plan to persuade more Jews to make aliyah and become active in their home communities.

More Israeli-Vatican Talks, Following Vatican Call for PA State

Vatican calls for PA state, has not repealed its demand for control of Old City areas - and Dep. Min. Ayalon is on his way there for talks.

'500 Jews a Day Lost to Assimilation'

The Jewish Agency plans a major campaign to provide Jewish education in the Diaspora. 'Strong Diaspora is an Israeli interest.'

The Torah of The Land of Israel for Jewish Diaspora

Arutz Sheva TV met members of Torah MiTzion, which sends emissaries with one main goal - to learn and teach torah throughout the Diaspora

1,000 Israeli Youth 'Ambassadors' Head to America

Over 1,000 Israeli youths are heading to America as “ambassadors” of Zionism in summer camps.

Deputy Foreign Minister Ayalon's Message for Diaspora Jews

Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon sends a message to Jews in the Diaspora for Israel's Independence Day.

Strengthening Zionism in the Diaspora and Judaism in Israel

The Global Conference of the World Confederation of Jewish Community Centers (WCJCC) is taking place in Israel