Diaspora

Diaspora Jewry is the collective name for the Jewish communities outside of the Land of Israel. Historically, these communities go back to big historical events like the Babylonian exile, the siege of Jerusalem and the expulsion from Spain. Today, the biggest Diaspora communities exist in the United States, France, Canada, the UK and Russia.

American Orthodox Jews face numerous challenges in finding a spouse

The study included surveys of more than 2,300 single Orthodox Jews, primarily users of Jewish dating platforms, conducted between February 5 and March 6, 2020.

Over third of parents say their children targeted by antisemitism, witness it

Such claims were made by 71% of Jewish parents and 37% of non-Jewish parents alike.

Two Bay Area House reps face class-action suit for supporting Israel aid

Northern California residents are suing their Democratic congressional representatives over their votes to fund Israel's military, claiming emotional distress and seeking to block future aid.

By ASAF ELIA-SHALEV/JTA
24/12/2024

Christian population declined 90% under Palestinian Authority and Hamas

"Demographics don’t lie. We are witnessing a significant 80-90% decline in the Christian population in major cities," the researchers emphasize.

‘Jewish plotters’ crushed to death in Der Sturmer-like video clip from Yemen

The video clip depicts stereotypical Jews scheming in a Protocols of the Elders of Zion-like setting to take over the Arab world - culminating with a truck running over them and killing them.

23/12/2024
 An Israel poster vandalized.

Toronto synagogue vandalized for 8th time, hostage sign defaced

Two signs in front of Kehillat Shaarei Torah were defaced on Friday, and a Jewish elementary school was damaged in a drive-by shooting for third time.

Rupert Murdoch: Israel defends Western civilization, won't stand alone with Trump

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch says Israel has been leading the charge "on the front line of Western democratic civilization" at Sydney Chanukah event.

Epping UK to have Hanukkah display after battle with town council

The Town Market Committee decision was reportedly motivated by the concern that the hanukkiah would be “insensitive to other religious groups.”

Hasidic singer’s London concert finds new venue after security concern cancellation

Benny Friedman announced that The Lighthouse Camberwell Theatre would host his January 6 concert after the Clapham Grand cancelled due to concerns about protests and security.

 The entrance to Congregation Beth Tikvah in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, December 18, 2024

Canada in crisis: Gov't to convene nat'l forum after Jewish school shooting, synagogue arson

The Canadian government announced a national antisemitism forum after the shooting of the Toronto Bais Chaya Mushka Elementary School and arson of the Montreal Beth Tikvah Synagogue.

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