Diaspora Jews

Israeli intern says Boston Medical Center punished her for reporting antisemitic material at work

The complaint alleges “that the victim was physically separated from the rest of the clinical team, excluded from routine professional interactions and group lunches, and denied patient debriefs."

A drone view shows St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, which is owned by the bankrupt hospital operator Steward Health Care, in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., September 13, 2024.
 Israeli journalist Amir Tibon's "The Gates of Gaza" retells his family's experience on Oct. 7 and his country's experience since.

Israeli author Amir Tibon wins Sami Rohr Prize for Oct. 7 memoir

 IS IT A dispute between friends or a serious disagreement?

America at 250: The triangular relationship between US, Israel, and Jews is at risk - opinion

 FBL-WC-2026-PRTOEST Activists place a banner covering the logo of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with the words "Kick Israel out of FIFA" in Toronto, Canada, June 12, 2026, on the day of the first game of the Canadian team in the World Cup against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Canadian Jews weigh leaving as increasing antisemitism fuels search for safer homes


'I'm going there either way': Why Jewish athletes still choose Israel for Maccabiah

After war, delays, and uncertainty, thousands of Jewish athletes are still choosing to come to Israel for the 22nd Maccabiah Games

Maccabiah Games opening ceremony 2021.
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The last line of defense: How one Jewish goalkeeper refused to let injury end his story

For goalkeeper Ben Levav, the road to the Maccabiah is a story of resilience, belonging, and embracing Jewish identity at a difficult time

Goalkeeper Ben Levav, 18, has overcome some major obstacles and hopes to compete in the soccer tournament in this summer’s Maccabiah Games.
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From running tracks to Iran's regime: a marathon edition of hope - from the editor

After years of war, disruption, and rising antisemitism, Jewish athletes are still choosing to come together in Israel through sport

The Maccabiah Games are back.

How Jewish soccer legends forced to flee the Holocaust built modern football

Béla Guttmann changed the shape of modern Brazilian soccer - and changed the sport forever - when he imported the revolutionary 4-2-4 system from Hungary to São Paulo in 1957.

Benfica coach and manager Bela Guttmann (1900-1981), blowing a whistle, during a training session at White City Stadium in London, England, 5th April 1962.

Spanish-language online antisemitism far exceeds pre-Oct 7 levels, remains highest on X

Researchers analyzed more than 118 million online posts and comments, finding that Spanish-language antisemitism remains higher than before Oct. 7.

An antisemitism hashtag, illustrating online antisemitic hate speech.

Exploring Vilnius: the Jerusalem of Lithuania and its Jewish past

A walk through Vilnius reveals a city of cobbled streets and cafés layered over Jewish heritage, from the Vilna Gaon’s legacy to the ruins of the Great Synagogue.

THE FORMER Romm Widow printing house, where the famed Vilna Shas edition of the Talmud was printed.

JD Vance's Jewish chief of staff and confidant to leave role shortly

Reses, who’s been in his role since Vance and President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, is perhaps the closest Jewish official in Vance’s orbit.

Jacob Reses, second from the left, accompanies JD Vance to a meeting with Senate Republicans at the US Capitol in Washington, DC on Nov. 16, 2022.

Cara Trager, beloved Queens Jewish communal leader and lifetime journalist, dies at 71

Trager died on May 29 from injuries sustained when she and her husband were struck by a car while returning to their home in Hollis Hills, Queens, from an Israeli restaurant four days earlier.

Cara Trager at the Western Wall in Jerusalem in January 2026.

'Antisemitism in medicine is a patient care crisis,' says AJMA CEO Eveline Shekhman - interview

AJMA CEO Eveline Shekhman warns that rising antisemitism in US healthcare is creating a patient care crisis, affecting doctors, nurses, and medical students.

Eveline Shekhman, AJMA CEO.

British Transport Police solve under 6% of reported rail antisemitic crimes, report shows

Only 14 of 254 anti-Jewish rail crimes in the UK were solved between May 2025 and April 2026, raising concerns about Jewish safety on public transport.

Commuters queue for a red double decker bus outside Victoria train station, in south west London on June 2, 2026.