Diaspora
Fifth man charged in March arson of Golders Green Hatzalah ambulances
The ambulance arsons came at the early edge of a wave of incidents that have put London Jews on edge and induced the city’s police force to step up their presence in Jewish communities.
Celebrated Berlin Jewish bakery closes, citing harassment since October 7
John Lithgow wins Tony Award for portraying Roald Dahl in ‘Giant,’ about author's antisemitism
Over 60,000 march to support Israel in Toronto under heavy police protection
Smotrich parade row exposes deep divide among American Jews - opinion
NYC Israel Day Parade controversy highlights growing tensions within global Jewish communities.
Miss Israel Organization severs ties with 2025 winner over allegations of rigged pageant
The Miss Israel Organization stated that as of Friday, Melanie Shiraz is “no longer authorized to represent, speak on behalf of, or act in an official capacity for the Miss Israel Organization."
'Returning': Exploring assimilation and the search for Jewish belonging - review
A multigenerational story of assimilation and the search for Jewish belonging.
How a Jewish police chief's mezuzah captivated a Mississippi town
A Jewish police chief's mezuzah ceremony became the talk of a Mississippi town and drew a crowd no one expected.
What New York's Israel Day Parade says about the future of American Jewry - opinion
The Jewish community of New York is at risk.
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat candle lighting times for your area.
Different was never a problem: Growing up Jewish and confronting antisemitism - opinion
Being the only Jew in the room has always been my normal. The small differences never bothered me. I loved my traditions, and being “different” didn’t feel like a bad thing.
New York Jews wake up at the Israel Day Parade - opinion
Mayor Mamdani’s absence from a long-standing civic celebration left many Diaspora Jews feeling newly exposed in the city with the world’s largest Jewish population.
Scott Wiener, ‘lefty Jew’ who said Israel committed genocide, advances in CA race to replace Pelosi
Wiener will face San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan, who placed second with Pelosi’s endorsement, in November’s general election.
NYC antisemitic hate crimes 70% higher in May 2026 than May 2025, 41 incidents confirmed
So far in 2026, there have been 152 confirmed antisemitic hate crimes. There have been 17 confirmed hate crimes against Muslims, 9 against Asian people, and 18 against Black people.
