Providence voters approve ballot initiative that could lead to divestment from Israel
The vote makes Providence the largest municipality yet to vote in favor of some form of Israel divestment, following the lead of Somerville, Massachusetts.
Diaspora
Trump: Monsey, NY Jews should vote 'in big numbers' for Lawler, he 'fights against antisemitism'
Germany sees sharp rise in Islamist-motivated antisemitic crimes since October 7
Jewish groups say Birmingham City Council move to discuss 'divestment boycott' of Israel is illegal
Argentina’s Jewish gauchos museum vows to stay open amid leadership feud
Though just nine Jews remain in the town, its museum preserves a legacy shared by Argentine Jews and their descendants worldwide.
Larry David kvetches about Democratic Socialists of America, takes aim at their antisemitism
In a new Air Mail essay, Larry David proposes relocating Israelis to a remote Pacific island and renaming Jews "the Bagel People" in a satire targeting the DSA.
Global Jewish life profoundly reshaped by impact of Israeli-Palestinian conflict, INSS report shows
A recent Institute for National Security Studies report claims that global fallout from Israel’s conflict has profoundly reshaped everyday Jewish life across diaspora communities.
Austria recorded 671 antisemitic incidents in first half of 2026, majority tied to anti-Israel acts
Israel-related incidents remained the dominant manifestation of antisemitism in Austria, contributing to 75.4 percent of all registered cases.
European Jewish leaders warn Knesset election could trigger new EU sanctions, surge in antisemitism
“We have been working under the radar with many friendly foreign ministers in Europe to persuade them to block the sanctions until we know what the election will bring,” Muzicant said.
India's Bene Israel wins fight to preserve Jabalpur Ranital Jewish Cemetery
Over the years, Jabalpur's Ranital Jewish Cemetery has been vandalized, but the Jewish community is now in a position to restore tombstones and fix gates.
