Diaspora

Phil Weiser, Jewish state attorney-general, wins Colorado Democratic primary for governor

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has been outspoken about his support for Israel and against the rise of antisemitism.

Colorado gubernatorial candidate Phil Weiser speaks at a watch party at Ace Eat Serve after winning the Democratic primary election. Weiser beat US Senator Michael Bennet for the Democratic nomination for governor.
Argentina's flag in Buenos Aires

Argentina records rise in antisemitism, with 62% of incidents online

 Members of the Azeri Jewish population.

Azerbaijan chief rabbi asks Knesset to reconsider recognition of Armenian Genocide - exclusive

British infantry soldiers running out of their trenches at the signal to assault  the Somme, France, 1916.

The Somme, 110 years on: The Jewish soldiers who fought and died


Supreme Court restores murder conviction in 1979 Etan Patz case

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court reinstated the conviction in the 1979 Etan Patz killing, reversing a ruling that had ordered a retrial.

A street shrine to six-year-old Etan Patz is set in front of the building where suspect Pedro Hernandez confessed to have strangled the boy in New York on May 29, 2012.

DOJ probes coffee shop chain in New York after it bars pro-Israel US lawmaker

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon stated that the US Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division has opened an investigation and will bring an enforcement action if warranted.

US Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) stands as he monitors federal immigration officers waiting for respondents to depart from their hearings to conduct targeted detainments at the US immigration court in Manhattan, in New York City, US, October 23, 2025.

UK PM Starmer leaves behind mixed record on antisemitism

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that he was stepping down outside 10 Downing Street on Monday and will remain in the position until a successor is chosen.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces the timeline for his resignation, following Andy Burnham's decisive victory last week in the Makerfield by-election, outside 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, June 22, 2026.

Montreal-born MK Illouz: The Montreal I knew is gone, the warning signs are everywhere - opinion

The State of Israel stands with open arms, ready to embrace any Jew who no longer feels safe in Canada or anywhere else.

MK Dan Illouz speaks during Economic Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on March 26, 2025.

Meeting today’s urgent need for Jewish community and identity - opinion

To build a thriving Jewish community after October 7, the challenge is not a lack of resources. It is whether we will direct those resources toward deep and transformative Jewish education. 

An Israel Independence Day celebration at a North American Jewish day school.

Israel’s unholy alliance between religion and politics must end - opinion

Israel’s wartime unity is strained as ultra-Orthodox draft exemptions fuel a deepening political crisis and public backlash.

 Shas leader MK Aryeh Deri and Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen during a Shas party meeting, at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on January 23, 2023.

'Jewish lobby' at fault for World Cup decisions, Messi's goals, Algerian sports analyst claims

In the 30th minute of play, as Argentina was ahead by one goal, Messi tackled Algeria’s Aissa Mandi, appearing to step on the center-back’s calf.

Argentina's Lionel Messi

WIZO Sweden president to receive royal medal for advancing Yiddish recognition

The recognition is widely viewed as a milestone for Sweden’s Jewish community, particularly at a time when concerns about antisemitism are growing across Europe.

WIZO Sweden President Susanne Sznajderman-Rytz.

Does this feeling go both ways? - opinion

Israelis care deeply about their Diaspora brethren. The issue is not one of sentiment. It is structural. The relationship is unreciprocated because it is asymmetrical.

American Jews [Illustrative]

Antisemitic threat suspect seeks court program after guns seized from home

A Rocky Hill man accused of threatening a Jewish state senator and other Connecticut lawmakers has applied for accelerated rehabilitation, a diversion program that could lead to dismissal of charges.

Robert Pabich, of Rocky Hill, was arrested Oct. 24, 2025 by Rocky Hill Police and charged with intimidation based on bigotry, a hate crime; and stalking, in connection with online comments he made to state Sen. Matt Lesser.