Diaspora Jews
The diaspora has entered a new era, but Jewish strategy has not - opinion
A Jew shouldn’t need antisemitism to affirm their identity, a crisis to seek community, or an interpreter to access half of Jewish civilization.
‘Surge’ endures as 38% of American Jews remain engaged in Jewish life after October 7, survey finds
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
California could make Jewish an ethnic identity under groundbreaking new bill
Beyond the role Jewish demographic data could play in fighting antisemitism, Bocarsly also pointed out the practical benefits that access to such information could provide in sectors like education.
Irish man arrested in France after threatening to murder Jewish couple and invoking Hitler
The mid-August incident gained attention after video footage circulated on social media.
Leading through the storm
After 8 years leading Keren Hayesod–United Israel Appeal, Sam Grundwerg reflects on guiding them through global crises, strengthening Israel–Diaspora ties & finding cause for Jewish optimism
Israel now has the power to respond to action against it with diplomatic consequences - editorial
“Our message is clear,” Sa’ar wrote. “Those who act against Israel will have no foothold in the region. Israel will not allow measures to be taken against it without a response.”
Jonathan Spector’s ‘Birthright’ puts Jewish history and memory on the stage - opinion
In its first act, set in 2006, we join six friends just back from a Birthright Israel trip. Lev, the seeker of “meaning,” introduces “historiography.”
GOP's Mike Rogers weighs AIPAC liability vs. support in high-stakes Michigan Senate race
“The Rogers campaign has been explicit with us that they welcome support from AIPAC and our members,” spokesperson Deryn Sousa told the Times.
Surfside, Florida rally demands justice after violent, hate-fueled attack on visiting Jewish couple
In a video recorded by the victim's wife, Perozo punches the victim in the head and tells him, "Now you’re going to die. Walk away before I kill you."
Jon Ossoff is not betraying Israel, and his critics do not speak for Georgia’s Jews - opinion
American Jews, and Georgia’s Jews, are not “single issue” voters. Ossoff represents exactly that sentiment in the American Jewish community, and among American voters at large.
The kippah in his pocket: Don’t hide your Judaism, you never know who needs to see it - opinion
Recently, my son spent three weeks on an intensive residential course in Australia – long days outdoors, very little sleep, and a great deal of mud. The organizers made sure he had kosher food.
New York Magazine’s ‘Habibi City’ celebrates 'jihad chic,' while pushing Jews out of the picture
MEDIA AFFAIRS: Critique of New York Magazine’s “Habibi City” package argues it ignores Jewish communities while presenting a one-sided Middle East narrative.