Diaspora Jews
‘Surge’ endures as 38% of American Jews remain engaged in Jewish life after October 7, survey finds
The Jewish Federations of North America found that after declining last year, 38% of Jewish Americans reported increased engagement, a trend it calls the "surge."
UK Prime Minister Burnham's October 7 op-eds show a gap between rhetoric and reality - analysis
More than a safe haven: Jewish schools after Oct. 7
Progressive Jews embracing ‘craziest’ ideologies are ‘no longer our friends,’ Israeli scholar says
Far from the Holy of Holies: How did ancient Jews observe Yom Kippur 2,000 years ago?
New research into ancient Jewish life reveals how Yom Kippur was observed beyond the Temple, from fasting and private prayer to communal reflection.
An American perspective: Why Yom Kippur still brings Jews together, even without belief - opinion
We are made viscerally aware of the value of time, of a moment, of a day. And so it is with Yom Kippur, the Day.
The surprising history of Kol Nidre: How Yom Kippur’s legal formula became a sacred anthem
Beyond its connection to Yom Kippur’s theme of repentance, experts believe the answer lies in Kol Nidre's core musical architecture.
Hundreds of Jewish residents protest outside of NYC Mayor Mamdani's home
Jewish protesters gather outside NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home after a spike in antisemitism in the city over the Summer.
Sweden’s center-left wins tight election rife with accusations of antisemitism
Kristersson resigned on Thursday after the public broadcaster SVT called Sweden’s general election for the center-left bloc, led by former prime minister Magdalena Andersson.
In broad daylight: Germany arrests Afghan national for setting fire at entrance to synagogue
The synagogue is guarded by police almost around the clock, and it is possible that the close security presence enabled officers to identify and arrest the suspect so quickly.
Lawmakers, faith groups urge passage of Right to Worship Act on Capitol Hill
The Right to Worship Act would create 100-foot buffer zones around religious sites, making it illegal to threaten, intimidate or disrupt people attending services.
Milan rabbi attacked by three men while waiting for bus, police arrest one suspect
A 20-year-old Tunisian man was arrested on suspicion of "religiously motivated violence," while two other young men are suspected of involvement in the attack.
Unnecessary and cruel: Using chickens for kapparot on Yom Kippur violates Jewish values – opinion
The practice has invited widespread scrutiny, even from sages, over the inhuman treatment of livestock. Trigger warning: Some readers might find the disclosed descriptions disturbing
Yehuda Widawski, Israel’s oldest Holocaust survivor, dies at 107 on Rosh Hashanah
Born in Poland in 1919, Widawski was imprisoned with his family in the Lodz Ghetto following the Nazi invasion. He was later deported to Auschwitz, where he lost his parents and most of his siblings.
