Diaspora
Saul Rubinek’s new one-man show asks, is there ever a right time to play Shylock?
“Playing Shylock,” opening in Brooklyn, imagines the cancellation of Shakespeare’s controversial play about the humiliation of a Jewish moneylender.
Orthodox rabbi warns Mamdani’s election could endanger New York Jews
US woman's Reform conversion not recognized for aliyah under Law of Return
Sanders-backed Democrat who accuses Israel of 'genocide' has Nazi 'Totenkopf' tattoo
Rabbi keeps eruv intact for 25 years in Manhattan, now he is using help from new sensors
Before every Shabbat, Rabbi Moshe Tauber drives around Manhattan to inspect the eruv. Now, new technology is making his sacred task easier.
Chicago judge allows Northwestern University to enforce antisemitism training policy
Northwestern can discipline students who skipped its antisemitism course, a judge ruled, rejecting claims of anti-Palestinian bias.
Why Jewish studies students aren’t talking about Israel or antisemitism - opinion
If we want to engage the next generation, we need to balance necessary vigilance with joyful exploration of what makes Jewish life meaningful.
Mamdani poses a danger to the security of the New York Jewish community, Park Avenue Rabbi says
Rabbi Cosgrove warned that New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s anti-Zionist rhetoric endangers Jewish safety and urges his congregation to vote against him.
As Greenpoint’s Jewish community grows, so does this shul’s Hebrew school
Greenpoint, Brooklyn, an area once lacking in Jewish life, is now becoming a thriving community.
The Diaspora is linked to Israel’s destiny - opinion
This Diaspora Jewish connection to Israel is deeper than we are led to believe.
Anti-Israel groups to protest South African Holocaust museum, pressure to label Gaza war 'genocide'
Anti-Israel activists plan protests at the Johannesburg Holocaust Centre, demanding it label Israel’s actions in Gaza as a genocide.
US religious envoy-designate pledges to combat antisemitism, Christian persecution
US Religious Freedom Envoy Mark Walker visited Jerusalem and the Western Wall, pledging to fight antisemitism, defend persecuted Christians, and promote interfaith cooperation with Israel.
NYC candidate Mamdani faces backlash after photo with 1993 WTC attack unindicted co-conspirator
Leading New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani criticized over photo with Imam Wahhaj.
King Charles visits Manchester synagogue where two Jewish worshippers were killed
Charles, 76, travelled to the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in the Crumpsall district of Manchester.
UK government reconsiders ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending Aston Villa match
The UK is reviewing a ban preventing Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending a match against Aston Villa, after criticism from PM Keir Starmer and Jewish groups who called the move discriminatory.
