Diaspora
Perpetual Jewish family traits: Jewish genealogy, history explored by Am haZikaron Institute
Using an exact-sciences approach endorsed by a committee of 55 Nobel laureates, Am haZikaron can reveal the unique characteristics of one’s clan that have been preserved for centuries.
US appeals court rules Mahmoud Khalil deportation case can continue
Rabbi reportedly target of Hezbollah plot in Syria, Damascus arrests five
After AIPAC-backed primary loss, Tom Malinowski endorses rival who says Israel committed genocide
Chabad warns of rising threats to Jewish communities worldwide amid Iran conflict
The center stressed that the threat level to Jewish communities worldwide has risen significantly following the preemptive strike in Iran, and recommended that communities take precautions.
Unknown suspect fires gun at Toronto synagogue on first night of Purim, police investigate
Toronto police were called to Temple Emanu‑El at around 10:49 p.m. following reports of gunfire. Officers found multiple bullet holes in the synagogue’s front windows and launched an investigation.
Purim 2026: Ancient Persia offers lessons of prayer, unity, and courage
From ancient Persia to today, Purim shows how prayer, unity, and courage shape Jewish history and identity.
Irish Jews report 143 antisemitic incidents in six months through a new reporting system
The findings published early Monday by the Jewish Representative Council of Ireland constitute the first attempt to document antisemitic incidents in Ireland.
CAM weekly antisemitism report – stats testify to 2025 as record year for antisemitism in Europe
Evidence of the unchecked proliferation of antisemitism across Europe.
National Security Council issues threat warning to Israelis abroad amid Iran strikes
Israel’s National Security Council urged Israelis worldwide to heighten precautions, warning of possible Iranian-linked attacks following Israeli-US strikes on the Islamic Regime.
Has Zionism grown too bureaucratic for its moment of crisis? - opinion
Are growing administrative structures strengthening its mission – or quietly weakening it at a moment of historic vulnerability?
Salvador Litvak brings his film 'Guns & Moses' to Israel
Speaking about how he had decided to make the film, he said, “My wife, Nina, and I set out to make a Jewish mystery thriller in a world that Hollywood never depicts on film - our world."
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat times for your area.
Grapevine, February 18, 2026: Saying it with music
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
