Diaspora

Herzog warns political hostility in Israel impacts Diaspora Jews, calls for greater unity

Herzog's comments reflect a broader emphasis throughout his presidency on strengthening ties between Israel and Jewish communities abroad.

President Isaac Herzog presents the Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism to six passengers who acted heroically aboard a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight on September 30, during a ceremony at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, October 8, 2026.
Michigan Democrats celebrate Abdul El-Sayed's victory in the state's US Senate race in Detroit, Mich., Nov. 3, 2026.

Michigan Jews divided after El-Sayed’s Senate election

A Shomrim Toronto Jewish Safety Patrol vehicle is parked under police tape outside the Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (BAYT) synagogue following gunshots fired at the building in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, April 09, 2026.

Synagogue attacks grow more deadly despite decline in antisemitic threats, Diaspora Ministry warns

Hawaii’s Jewish governor, Josh Green.

'Into the oven': Montana man admits to cyberstalking after threatening Hawaii's Jewish governor


Over 130 arrested over Palestine Action terror designation protest outside US Embassy in London

The demonstration was organized by the activist group Defend Our Juries, which is campaigning against the British government's decision to outlaw Palestine Action.

An activist is arrested as protestors defy the proscription of Palestine Action by holding illegal placards at American Embassy (US Embassy) on October 31, 2026 in London, England.

Rift between El-Sayed and pro-Israel Democratic primary rival puts Michigan Jews on edge

Stevens outlined on Friday Jewish constituents' concerns about El-Sayed, noting that he himself has used rhetoric akin to blaming Michigan’s financial ills on Israel.

Democrat US Senate candidate for Michigan Abdul El-Sayed speaks on stage with US Representative Ayanna Pressley (L), Democrat of Massachusetts during a midterm campaign rally in Flint, Michigan on October 18, 2026.

Florida man arrested, charged with threatening mass shooting against Jewish community

According to FDLE, 31-year-old Jerry Sneed has been charged with written or electronic threats to kill, do bodily injury, or conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism.

Jerry Sneed, 31, was arrested after allegedly threatening a newly established Jewish residential community with a firearm in posts on social media.

Hind Rajab Foundation accuses Israeli visiting London of 'using starvation as a method of warfare'

In its complaint, the organization attributes alleged involvement in war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide to the Israeli man during his service in the IDF in the Gaza Strip.

IDF Paratroopers Brigade operating in the Gaza Strip. Pictures released on August 24, 2026.

Thailand revokes citizenship of Chabad leader Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor as crackdown continues

The decision follows a series of raids conducted in early October by Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI), police, tax authorities, and other government agencies.

Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor, the head of Chabad in Thailand.

Indian man suspected of faking Bondi Beach mass shooting injury to receive victim compensation

According to The Daily Telegraph, after his release on bail, Cyril was arrested by Australian immigration authorities on suspicion of remaining in the country beyond the expiration of his visa.

People stand near flowers laid as a tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on Sunday, in Sydney, Australia, December 16, 2025.

Australia rules out reversing Palestinian statehood recognition despite PA failures

Wong was asked whether Australia would ever reverse recognition if the Palestinian Authority continued delaying elections or failed to deliver its commitments.

Protesters walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge during the Palestine Action Group's March for Humanity in Sydney, Australia, August 3, 2025.

Norway urged to strengthen antisemitism education as Holocaust Center director resigns

Norway urged to strengthen antisemitism education; Holocaust Center director resigns following controversial term

Tower of Faces at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Historic Polish synagogue acquired through tender, to be restored after years of neglect

A historic synagogue in Trzebinia, Poland, has been acquired through an international Jewish heritage initiative, with plans to restore the building and establish a museum.

 The historic synagogue in Trzebinia, Poland, has been acquired through an international initiative is set to be restored after years of neglect.

At Columbia, Jewish students can find belonging beyond the anti-Israel noise - opinion

The best path forward for the Jewish students on Columbia’s campus, and any other campus in the Diaspora, is simply to continue being proudly Jewish.

Students walk on campus at Columbia University during the first day of the fall semester in New York City, US, September 2, 2025