Jewish community

Going where the need is greatest

Yael Eckstein reflects on a year of life-saving assistance and looks ahead to expanding the IFCJ’s work in Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.

Yael Eckstein with food packages delivered to the Christian community in Syria.
Taryn Thomas, Ambassador for the Nova Music Festival Exhibition.

25 ViZionaries: Taryn Thomas – No. 23

The Jewish community of Baku prepares ahead of the High Holy Days, in Azerbaijan, September 7, 2026.

As Turkey fades from the Israeli travel map, Azerbaijan moves into the spotlight

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a MAGA Inc. Super PAC event on Aug. 31, 2026, in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Vance meets with Temple Israel rabbi on Michigan visit, offers support to community


California could make Jewish an ethnic identity under groundbreaking new bill

Beyond the role Jewish demographic data could play in fighting antisemitism, Bocarsly also pointed out the practical benefits that access to such information could provide in sectors like education.

The California State Capitol building on Sunday, March 29, 2026 in Sacramento, CA.

Maine Jewish summer camp seeks protection order against neighbor after shooting incident

The court records detail an initial confrontation on the evening of August 7, when Hewett and his father, Raymond, walked up to the property to demand an interaction with a staff member.

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Ukraine's Jewish families seek moments of normalcy amid missiles, economic hardship

For many Ukrainian families, leaving the country for a summer break is either financially impossible or complicated by wartime restrictions.

Volounteers  assisting at theJewish Relief Network Ukraine, August 10th, 2026.

The rubicon of antisemitism crossed in the West - Israel will face new dangers, too - opinion

The wave of antisemitism is not receding; it is becoming more pervasive and more commonplace. In the US, for example, one in three individuals said they were targets of antisemitism.

Demonstrators attend a pro-Palestinian protest on the day of the two-year anniversary of the attack on Israel by Hamas, in New York City, US, October 7, 2025. REUTERS

Jewish Democrats question support from El-Sayed after Michigan Senate primary win

Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan primary win left Jewish Democrats debating whether to support him, abstain, or back Republican Mike Rogers in the November Senate election.

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Abdul El-Sayed speaks to supporters at an election-night rally at the Majestic Theatre on August 04, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.

Deadliest year in decades as antisemitism becomes ‘new normal’ in West, Jewish watchdog finds

Jewish communities across the US, UK, Europe, Canada, Australia, and Argentina reported rising violence and online abuse, as the J7 urged governments to act before further attacks.

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.

Zionism promised a cure for antisemitism, then Israel became its case manager – comment

Protecting Jews worldwide requires more than good intentions – it demands a clearer Israeli strategy

Belgian military personnel armed with assault rifles stand guard outside a synagogue in central Antwerp as part of Belgium’s reinforced security measures established at Jewish schools and synagogues, on March 23.
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Abuse festers in a community that keeps it covered - opinion

He offends because he’s judged, correctly, that the community will protect its reputation before the girl in front of him.

Braden Eric Peters, better known as Clavicular, during his visit to Israel.

Keren Hayesod appoints Ambassador Eli Vered Hazan as next World Chairman

Hazan is set to succeed Sam Grundwerg, leader of Keren Hayesod over the past eight years.

Ambassador Eli Vered Hazan, appointed new World Chairman of Keren Hayesod, July 13, 2026.

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.