Jewish community

California advances two bills recognizing Jewish ethnicity, protecting community

If passed, both bills could be enacted into law by the end of August.

The Capitol building in Sacramento, California.
Black Forest Gin is a tangible collectible investment that fights antisemitism.

Fighting antisemitism with gin: Kosher spirits project backs Jewish life in Spain

A Belgian national flag flies over the Royal Palace

Belgium's ban on ritual circumcision is the same as making Jews second-class citizens - editorial

THE AMERICAN JEW is becoming more visibly Jewish without becoming more religious. The Israeli Jew is becoming more religious without becoming more visibly Jewish.

Editor's Notes: The era of the Reshuffled Jew - comment


The Mamdani effect: Jewish resilience in face of NY antisemitism - editorial

New York, home to one of the world’s largest Jewish populations, should understand better than most that terror only serves to strengthen Jewish solidarity and their ties to Israel.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a press conference at New York's LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, US, March 23, 2026

UK's Starmer calls in leaders to tackle antisemitism following increased attacks

The UK recently raised the national terrorism threat level to "severe" and announced an additional 25 million pounds to bolster protections for the country's Jewish community.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer gives a media statement at 10 Downing Street in London, April 30, 2026.

Morocco's parliament receives petition to grant citizenship to all descendants of Moroccan Jews

At its core, the petition asks that Moroccan nationality be granted to all Moroccan Jews who previously renounced it, and to all their children and grandchildren.

 An aerial view of the ‘Mellah,’ a quarter of the city to which Jews were once confined in Marrakesh.

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.

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

Italy's April 25 celebrations (Festa della Liberazione) are a national holiday marking the end of Nazi-fascist rule and the victory of the Italian Resistance in 1945 during World War II.

The Jewish Brigade and members of the Milan Jewish community during a parade celebrating Italy's Liberation Day on April 25, 2026.

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

Since 2025, the Netherlands has had a security fund for Jewish schools, institutions, and events. For this, it structurally allocated €1.3 million per year.

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

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

As many as 1,900 Jews were abducted, tortured, and murdered by the military during Argentina's six-day Dirty War, with as many as 30,000 presumed to be disappeared.

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.

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.