Diaspora Jews
Israel is mourning. Stop turning it into American political theater - opinion
Israel is not just another issue in American politics. It is not a convenient weapon for the Left or the Right. It is a living country in a dangerous region, surrounded by enemies.
Tisha B'Av is not just about mourning but preserving the Jewish people - opinion
Ambassador of Israel: “Israel is home for every Jew. We are one."
Inside America’s first prison synagogue: New exhibit tells the story of Jewish inmates who built it
Australian academics sign open letter calling on Dan David winner to return 'Israel-linked' prize
The open letter reportedly said that keeping the award would contribute to "the ongoing normalization of the genocide and scholasticide in Palestine."
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat candle lighting times for your area.
Americans’ views of Israelis have grown negative, while views of Palestinians remains steady - poll
The Pew survey was conducted prior to Hamas’ announcement Monday that it will dissolve its government in Gaza ahead of its transfer to the Palestinian technocratic committee.
Armenia’s Jews hope Israeli recognition of 1915 Ottoman genocide will jumpstart bilateral ties
Both Turkey and its ally, Azerbaijan, immediately condemned the Cabinet vote; the chief rabbi of Azerbaijan’s Ashkenazi congregation in Baku, Shneur Segal, has already urged Israel to reverse it.
Italian Parliament advances groundbreaking bill to return Holocaust-era looted art
"There is no need to repeat how deeply the wounds inflicted by the racial laws are still felt today by Italian Jews and our communities."
US Jews view Mamdani more favorably than Netanyahu, 7% say Hamas massacre justified - poll
39% of US Jews viewed Mamdani unfavorably, and 59% viewed Netanyahu unfavorably.
Jews face harassment in nearly 100 countries as global religious hostilities spike, Pew shows
Overall, fifty-five countries had elevated (high or very high) levels of social hostilities involving religion in 2023, up from 45 the previous year.
Maccabiah 2026: Where Jews from all over the world kvell with pride - opinion
People from more than 40 countries flew thousands of miles across continents to be in Israel, at a time when this can’t be taken for granted.
Israeli intern says Boston Medical Center punished her for reporting antisemitic material at work
The complaint alleges “that the victim was physically separated from the rest of the clinical team, excluded from routine professional interactions and group lunches, and denied patient debriefs."
Israeli author Amir Tibon wins Sami Rohr Prize for Oct. 7 memoir
“It is an incredible honor to receive the Sami Rohr Prize and join the esteemed list of writers who have won this award over the past two decades,” Tibon said in the Sami Rohr Prize press release.
