Diaspora

The Australia I grew up in is unraveling as antisemitism shatters a safe haven - opinion

During the Royal Commission, Jews have shared disturbing reports of Nazi salutes in classrooms, workplace bullying, and children being taunted with offensive slurs.

At the MCG, the writer's sister and nephew watch a game of footy.
JEWS ARE seen protesting against Israel and demanding Palestinian statehood recognition, in August 2025.

As antisemitism evolves, more Diaspora Jews are forced to pass anti-Zionist 'purity tests'

Vintage illustration by Dean Ellis of the evolution of global international travel from early exploration to the jet age, 1960. Screen print.

Every Israeli abroad must realize they are an ambassador for their country - opinion

ILLUSTRATIVE: Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant wears a pin of the German and Israeli flag as he addresses a press conference with hie German coounterpart after signing a Declaration of Intent on the ARROW 3 missile defence project at the Defence Ministry in Berlin on September 28, 2023.

German police probe antisemitic motive in attack over Israeli flag pin


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.

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.

Theodor Herzl (1860-1904), visionary.

Maryland man who tried joining ISIS, planning attack against Jews sentenced to 15 years in prison

Teekaye sent the UCO a photo of himself in a black mask, armed with a large machete, captioned: “victory or shahada [martyrdom] … either you do it here or over there or both.”

 Illustration of ISIS terrorist.

New Israel Fund decries House GOP investigation over its alleged Israeli election spending

The allegations by the Republican lawmakers drew quick condemnation by Jewish New York Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler, who called their behavior “outrageous” in a post on X.

Mickey Gitzin, right, and Daniel Sokatch take part in a pro-democracy demonstration in Tel Aviv.

NY congressional candidate Avila Chevalier doubles down on attending Oct. 8 pro-Palestinian rally

“I think there is a war machine that is insatiable,” said Avila Chevalier. “An American war machine, the Israeli war machine, that we fund with our tax dollars as Americans."

Congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier speaks during a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) rally at King's Theater on June 18, 2026 in New York City.

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.

Lionel Messi, then with FC Barcelona, puts a paper with wishes in a crack in the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, in Jerusalem during a team trip to Israel and the West Bank, Aug. 4, 2013.

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.

Shelly Levine presents Israeli properties at the London  aliyah fair in mid-June.

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.

Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

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Shabbat candles

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.

Members of Armenia’s Russian-speaking Jewish community, along with invited Muslim guests from Egypt and Lebanon, attend a Shabbat dinner July 3, 2026, in Yerevan.