Diaspora Jewry

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.

What Jews can learn from black America

Jewish history compared with Black history proves that psychological pain can be ultimately more destructive than physical pain.Opinion.

Diaspora Affairs Minister: We are here for all Jews

Minister Omer Yankelevich says State of Israel has an obligation to all the Jewish communities suffering during the coronavirus crisis.

Binyamin community Neriah stands with world Jewry

Neriah residents tell Diaspora brethren: 'Diaspora Jewry always stood alongside Jews in Eretz Yisrael. Now we're called to stand by them.'

Exclusive:

Author explains Aliyah hard-sell in explosive interview

Prolific writer Tzvi Fishman talks to Arutz Sheva about his aggressive Aliyah initiative, Jewish leadership, and future plans.

Deep roots

When you uproot a tree, the deep roots which would not have been recognized otherwise, are revealed.

How will coronavirus affect the future of Jewish communities?

Israel should take advantage of the coronavirus crisis to tighten ties with Diaspora Jews.

Shilo prays for coronavirus patients in Israel and around world

Attorney Nati Rom: 'We'll emerge from this global crisis so we can strengthen relationship and unity between Diaspora and Zionism.'

Rivlin to world Jews:

‘Now more than ever, we are one family’

President to world Jewish leaders: No plague can break the chain that stretches back to the exodus from Egypt and binds our people together.

Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu: There is no identity without commitment

Chairman of Organization of Community Rabbis speaks of recent visit to the US to see the challenges facing Diaspora Jewry.

Hotovely: Israel is committed to every Jew in the world

Diaspora Affairs Minister speaks to Conference of Presidents about need for Israel to connect with, support Diaspora Jewish communities.

The Diaspora and its discontents

How will the challenges of Jews in the Diaspora be addressed?

Jewish Agency to approve new strategic plan for next decade in attempt to build a bilateral bridge between Israel and Diaspora Jewry.

Rabbi Peretz clarifies: 'Didn't intend to harm any Diaspora Jew'

Official letter to Jewish Agency Chairman to be forwarded to Jewish community leadership worldwide, Peretz makes statement on assimilation.

Pittsburgh community representative will light torch

Jewish Federation Director and President in city that suffered 11 Jews murdered chosen to light beacon to Diaspora on Independence Day.

'We hope the next Knesset will be calmer than this one'

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein and Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog speak with Jewish students in seven locations worldwide.

The blessing of the shattered tablets

Meet the head of London's pro-Israel Center for Policy Research

Dr. Herbert London on Israel's challenges, how Jewish students can fight back, Muslim women's rights and BDS goals.

For these I weep

Hypersomnia: Jewish excessive sleeping disorder

Olami Summit is caught in an avalanche

'The Jewish people experienced a quiet disaster'

Diaspora Affairs Minister Naftali Bennett announces that he will add NIS 50 million for a program aiming to strengthen Diaspora Jewry.

Rift with Diaspora Jewry? Fake news

Study by Israel's Diaspora Affairs Ministry finds that Jews outside of Israel are only increasing their investment in Israel.

Hotovely to Arutz Sheva:

'American Jews are important to me, I didn't mean to offend'

Deputy Foreign Minister speaks to Arutz Sheva about recent controversy over 'American Jews' comments. 'I didn't want message to be hostile.'

Netanyahu in Argentina:

'Our strength is derived from our spiritual power'

Netanyahu met with members of the Jewish community in Argentina, as part of his historic visit to South America.

Rabbi Riskin: Reform and Conservative are part of Israel'

Religious Zionist Rabbi Shlomo Riskin says Diaspora Jewry can teach Israelis about religious pluralism.