Diaspora

‘Run in Remembrance’ gears up in Jewish communities globally

The 'Run in Remembrance' event will honor fallen IDF soldiers and terrorism victims. Participants globally run or walk in memory of soldiers.

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
07/05/2024

At a Manhattan synagogue, ‘normie’ pro-Israel liberals stage a last stand

"Normie" evolves from alt-right insult to represent political centrism. Progressive Jews navigate shifting support for Israel amidst generational divides and ideological complexities.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL/JTA
06/05/2024

Minister Chikli compares campus antisemitism to 1930's

The letter forcefully calls on university leaders to fulfill their "moral obligation" to ensure a safe and inclusive environment.

Antisemitism Report: 'October 7 helped spread a fire already out of control'

Concern for the future of Jewish life around the world is reflected in TAU and the Anti-Defamation League report on global antisemitism for 2023.

It's still not time to wear a kippah in public in the Diaspora

After wearing a kippah almost nonstop for decades, I have decided in the wake of October 7 to not walk outside in America wearing a kippah.

By HOWARD BLAS
05/05/2024

Sharing the memories of Holocaust survivors is a duty, not a privilege

Driven by the urgent need to reinvent the way we preserve Holocaust remembrance, we launched the Sharing Memories project four years ago.

By MAAYAN SARIG
05/05/2024

Toronto police investigate arson of signs, one in front of synagogue

Toronto Police Service investigates suspected hate-motivated arsons targeting signs, including one at a synagogue, sparking outrage and calls for action against antisemitism.

Several Jewish organizations boycott a meeting regarding antisemitism with the Education Secretary

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona presented a plan to tackle campus antisemitism. Five Jewish organizations boycotted the initial meeting due to progressive groups' presence.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
03/05/2024

I’m a Jewish linguist, and I think ‘Ashkenormativity’ is a perfectly fine word

The word "Ashkenormativity," when defined and deployed appropriately, is useful in Jewish communal discourse and can actually help to counter antisemitism.

By SARAH BUNIN BENOR/JTA
03/05/2024

As police clear encampments at UCLA, Jewish students say pro-Israel violence undercuts them

Many schools with encampments have also experienced counter-demonstrations by pro-Israel students, but UCLA has stood out for the intensity and persistence of pro-Israel protests.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
03/05/2024
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