Jewish community

Jewish Shanghai: From refuge to renewal, exploring the living history of a city’s Jewish legacy

In this episode of The Jerusalem Post Podcast – Travel Edition, Mark and David discover Shanghai's Jewish history.

Adding Hebrew letters to a dreidel at the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum.
The Jewish Brigade and members of the Milan Jewish community during a parade celebrating Italy's Liberation Day on April 25, 2026.

'You should have become soap': Pro-Palestine protesters kick Jews out of Milan Liberation march

Police officers stand outside a Jewish school following an explosion that caused minor damages, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, March 14, 2026.

Dutch gov't ups Jewish security amid massive rise in antisemitic attacks

A man holds up a portrait of Luis German Cirigliano, who disappeared during Argentina's 'Dirty war', during a demonstration to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1976 military coup in Buenos Aires, March 24, 2016.

50 years after the Dirty War, Argentinians remember the Jews who ‘disappeared’


World Jewish Congress; ADL gather Jewish leaders in New York amid antisemitism surge

According to the WJC, the discussion focused on the global rise in antisemitism, ongoing efforts to counter it, and the need for broader coordination among Jewish organizations and community leaders.

 The World Jewish Congress convened leaders of major Jewish communities in New York on March 17, 2026.

In aftermath of synagogue shootings, Canada pledges $10m. to Jewish safety, community protection

Minister of Public Safety Gary announced that a dedicated investment of up to $10 million will be provided to eligible organizations, which will assist Jewish communities in enhancing security.

People gather in support of Palestinians as the Palestinian flag flies at Toronto’s City Hall, after Canada officially recognised the Palestinian state in September, in Toronto, Ontario Canada, November 17, 2025.

Chabad warns of Iranian infiltration attempts in new global security campaign

The campaign, aimed at protecting Chabad Houses around the world, comes as Chabad’s security apparatus has already urged Jewish communities to exercise heightened caution.

Group photo of thousands of Chabad emissaries from across the globe.

Over 1,100 rabbis sign onto letter supporting immigrant rights: ‘Do Not Oppress the Stranger’

The letter published by the Jewish refugee aid group HIAS comes as Jewish communities across the country are grappling with the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement policies.

A protest organized by a large number of Jewish groups gather for a rally outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Headquarters to protest ICE raids and arrests in Washington, DC, on Feb. 11, 2026.

Toronto’s synagogue attacks show how anti-Israel campaigning can quickly become violent - analysis

In December 2025, Davide Mastracci created a new project detailing seven institutions IDF soldiers attended, including two synagogues, both of which were attacked soon after.

People gather in support of Palestinians as the Palestinian flag flies at Toronto’s City Hall, after Canada officially recognised the Palestinian state in September, in Toronto, Ontario Canada, November 17, 2025.

Jodi Samuels’s journey: Aliyah, advocacy, and community

Samuels reflects on her aliyah and advocacy journey: 'I wanted two things in my life: to live in Israel and to have an open home.'

Jodi Samuels, founder of JIC and Jodi's Voice.

Hinenu at 10 million: 100 lives that tell Israel’s real story

As Israel reaches 10 million citizens amid war, one photographer captures 100 lives that reveal a quieter, more human story.

Ortal Pelleg connected to the author through surfing.

A defunct synagogue, reminder of a once-proud community, collapses in Pennsylvania’s coal region

Mahanoy City’s first Jewish congregation dates back to 1888, having laid the cornerstone for the former Beth Israel Synagogue in 1923.

Beth Israel of Mahanoy City, seen here in the 1950s, was built by Jewish merchants and businesspeople who served the area's burgeoning coal industry.

Solidarity is not a strategy: Israel-Diaspora relations need structured partnership - opinion

How Israel and Jewish communities worldwide can move from instinctive support to structured partnership

Voice of the People council members during the organization’s in-person conference held last year in Haifa. The 150-member council with Jewish leaders from six continents was set up by Israel’s President Isaac Herzog to foster dialogue and create actionable strategis for challenges facing the Jewish

Direct flights, Jerusalem embassy move mark historic turn in Argentina-Israel ties - opinion

The relationship between Argentina’s President Javier Milei, the Jewish community, and the State of Israel will be strengthened by key steps this year

Argentina's President Javier Milei walks to the podium ahead of addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters in New York, US, September 24, 2025.