Diaspora Jews

Inside America’s first prison synagogue: New exhibit tells the story of Jewish inmates who built it

While founded by Quakers and long Christian-oriented, Eastern State hosted Jewish prisoners as early as the 1800s. 

The restored ark of the synagogue at Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary, whose history is explored in the new exhibit "Freedom Through Faith."
Memorial commemorating the Amia terror attack.

'An attack against humanity': Argentina marks 32 years since deadly AMIA bombing

Local residents, both Jewish and non-jewish visit the inundated flower memorial next to Bondi Pavilion to pay their respects at Bondi Beach on December 16, 2025 in Sydney, Australia.

Australian antisemitism 'passed point of no return,' Jewish leader tells 'Post' after emigrating

Jewish American Heritage Month, first designated in 2006, takes place in May.

American Jewish exceptionalism is ending, here’s what must come next - opinion


New Yael Foundation data reveal Jewish education enrollment growing

Despite global uncertainty, Jewish education enrollment is excelerating in in 48 countries

Yael Foundation Co-Founder Uri Poliavich on a visit to the Jewish school in Rome: "I am delighted that we are launching this unprecedented project that will keep Jewish communities safer and more secure."

Nearly 5,000 come together in Israel's largest teen Diaspora-Israel solidarity event

“The Big Tent event is an opportunity for teens to feel like they're connected to something bigger,” said Nadav Shachmon, the Director of Israel Partnerships at RootOne.

Israeli singer Noam Bettan performs at the RootOne Big Tent event in Rishon Lezion. July 12, 2026.

Gibraltar names airport for Jewish political trailblazer who was first-ever mayor, chief minister

Sir Joshua Hassan served as the first-ever mayor of the British territory from 1955 until 1969 and as the first-ever chief minister from 1964 until 1969, and from 1972 until 1987.

Britain's Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and his wife Sophie Rhys-Jones, Countess of Wessex depart from Gibraltar airport on board a civil plane on June 13, 2012; illustrative.

From Masa to MasterChef: young immigrants cook their way into Israel

Masa fellows cook their way into Israel’s hospitality industry

Participants in Masa Israel Journey’s culinary program pose for a group photo after completing their final exams, marking the culmination of their hands-on training in Israel’s food and hospitality industry, May 26, Eilat.
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Chabad couple turns a small dream into Iceland's historic first Jewish cultural center - interview

"Our first priority was just to connect with people on a personal level, on an individual level, and find out what people felt was missing," Rabbi Feldman told The Jerusalem Post.

Jewish community at the opening ceremony of the Beit Shvidler Jewish Center of Iceland.

Britain pledges over 250 million pounds to protect Jewish communities after antisemitic attacks

The funding will deliver over 500 additional officers across England and Wales, boosting security in Jewish neighborhoods and around schools, synagogues and community centers, the government said.

An Ultra-Orthodox Jewish youngster walks past a wall displaying posters of hostages, most of whom were kidnapped during the deadly October 7 attack by Hamas, in Stamford Hill, London.

Mamdani should be 'Tehran's mayor,' Jews who voted for him are 'idiots,' says Dershowitz

“My people, the idiot Jews, in New York, who live on the Upper West Side, who live in Park Slope, who voted for Mamdani, remind me of the 7,000 Jews who voted for Hitler," Dershowitz continued.

FILE PHOTO: American lawyer Alan Dershowitz returns to the courtroom for the criminal trial of US President Donald Trump after a short break at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, US, 20 May 2024.

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." 

A man walks past a graffiti reading "Oct 7, do it again”' on a retail store in Melbourne, Australia, October 7, 2025.

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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.

An anti-Israel protest in New York City. Ilustrative.