Diaspora
For Jewish communal professionals, internal rifts pose the greatest barrier to hope, survey finds
According to Clare Goldwater, the chief strategy officer of M², it was clear that discussions about Israel had become a “very polarizing factor” in Jewish community spaces.
It’s time to break the old conception of the US Jewish ‘minority mindset’
On this Rosh Hashanah, Israel’s reckless government needs to hear the voices of Diaspora Jews
'Is there a future for Jews in Belgium?' Belgium symposium asks
Spain’s government is normalizing violence and targeting Israel - opinion
A radical coalition, led by a Prime Minister in survival mode, is fueling antisemitism and legitimizing violence — but many Jews in Spain refuse to surrender.
With ban removed, NYC rabbis are weighing endorsements in a heated mayoral race
New York City rabbis are split on endorsing candidates, with some citing concerns over Israel and antisemitism while others remain neutral.
At YIVO, an unfinished Yiddish dictionary gets the last word - as opera
"The Great Dictionary of the Yiddish Language," an original chamber opera, premieres at YIVO, dramatizing the post-Holocaust effort to preserve Yiddish through language.
A record $10M federal grant to Tikvah has some Jews celebrating and others crying foul
The NEH has awarded $10.4 million to Tikvah’s Jewish Civilization Project, aiming to combat antisemitism by highlighting Jewish contributions to Western and American culture.
Gig axed, charges weighed: Bob Vylan mocks Charlie Kirk, calls to hunt Zionists
"'Cause if you talk s**t you will get banged. Rest in piss, Charlie Kirk, you piece of s**t," the vocalist of the punk rap duo Bob Vylan said.
Squirrel Hill synagogue vandal fined, sentenced to five years probation
Talya Lubit was fined restitution fees of $10,534 following her conviction of conspiracy to commit an offense and for defacing a religious building.
LA Jewish community boycotts high holiday service at Qatari hotel after Hamas strikes
The Maybourne Hotel was set to host high holiday services for the Beverly Hills community, but LA rabbi Pini Dunner has urged the event's cancellation due to the owners' ties to Hamas.
Why do American Jews pray facing Jerusalem? - opinion
After 2,000 years, God has finally answered the prayers of millions of Jews and allowed them to return to their homeland
Vote naively, repent bitterly: Will Mamdani turn against Jews after getting their votes? - opinion
Liberal Jews, as much as they may see Mamdani as a young, savvy newcomer with fresh ideas, albeit bad ones, should be prepared for the backstabbing that is yet to come.
Stop prioritizing diaspora influencers over Nova survivors and hostage families - opinion
Lived experience under Hamas rockets should outweigh Instagram followers when choosing who represents Israel's story.
My congregant was stabbed for being Jewish, what happened the next Shabbat was incredible
Even after a devastating attack on a Canadian Jewish community, there is still light and joy to be found.
