Diaspora
Theodor Herzl and American Jews: The untold story of a Zionist bond that changed history
From early skeptics to aliyah pioneers, American Jews have carried forward Theodor Herzl’s dream for more than a century.
Maryland man who tried joining ISIS, planning attack against Jews sentenced to 15 years in prison
New Israel Fund decries House GOP investigation over its alleged Israeli election spending
NY congressional candidate Avila Chevalier doubles down on attending Oct. 8 pro-Palestinian rally
Is Lionel Messi a Zionist? The Argentine soccer star’s long history with Jewish and Israeli life
Some critics of Israel have surfaced his past activities and affiliations to make the case that opposing Argentina is the anti-Zionist choice. Many Israelis, meanwhile, favor the team.
As global antisemitism rises, demand for Israeli real estate is growing
Growing protests at Israeli property events overseas haven't deterred buyers seeking homes and a stronger connection to Israel.
Australian academics sign open letter calling on Dan David winner to return 'genocidal' 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.
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."
New York is not Berlin in the 1930s, but the fear is real - opinion
The evil Jew haters must be stopped, and when that is accomplished, Jews will feel safer. t is as simple as that because New York today is not Berlin in the 1930’s.
At 250, America must remember what made it worth fighting for - opinion
America’s anniversary is a moment to celebrate its ideals and recognize the forces challenging the freedoms it was built to protect.
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.
Germany launches ShoutOut platform to fight Holocaust denial and antisemitism online
A 2020 Claims Conference study of US Millennials and Gen Z found that 63% of the demographic were unaware that six million Jews were murdered during the Holocaust.