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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.

 U.S. President Donald Trump signs the Laken Riley Act at the White House in Washington, U.S., January 29, 2025.

Trump signs antisemitism executive order to prevent anti-Israel campus protests

 Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest near the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the day judges hear a request for emergency measures to order Israel to stop its military actions in Gaza, in The Hague, Netherlands January 11, 2024.

Dutch parliament motion demands greater transparency in funding to Palestinian NGOs

 People attend a demonstration against anti-Semitism at the Place de la Bastille after three teenagers aged 12 to 13 were indicted in Courbevoie, accused of rape and anti-Semitic violence against a 12-year-old girl, in Paris, France, June 20, 2024.

France: Antisemitic incidents decrease 6%, but anti-Jewish violent acts rise 25%

 Members of New York City’s Jewish and Muslim communities came together on Wednesday for an interfaith forum commemorating the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp’s 80th anniversary.

‘We are united’: NYC Jewish, Muslim community members commemorate Auschwitz liberation

 Grzegorz Braun, member of far-right political alliance Confederation, speaks during a parliament session, after he used a fire extinguisher to put out the Hanukkah menorah candles, at the Parliament in Warsaw, Poland December 12, 2023.

Polish MEP breaks EU moment of silence for Holocaust: 'Pray for Gaza'

 U.S. President Donald Trump sits in the Oval Office of the White House, as he signs executive orders, in Washington, U.S., January 23, 2025.

Trump to sign executive order cracking down on campus antisemitism

 Pro-Palestinian protesters gather at an encampment in Denver, Colorado, US, May 14, 2024

Colorado basketball coach hangs Palestinian flag at game against Jewish students

Australian police patrol the area where a driver on Thursday deliberately ploughed into pedestrians in central Melbourne, Australia, December 22, 2017.

Antisemitic terrorist attack averted by Australian police discovery of explosive-filled caravan

 Robert Walker, assistant director of pro-Israel watchdog Honest Reporting Canada, poses at an event on June 15, 2023; at lower right is one of the profane graffiti Walker is alleged to have left in Toronto on Nov. 14, 2024.

Senior employee of Canadian pro-Israel media watchdog charged for anti-Palestinian graffiti

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
 Elon Musk is seen on a large screen as Alice Weidel, co-leader of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, addresses an election campaign rally in Halle, Germany, Jan. 25, 2025.

Take it from a German Jew: The AfD and its supporters aren’t making Jews safer

By JOSHUA SCHULTHEIS/JTA
 The UK-based Jewish Chronicle is the world's oldest Jewish newspaper.

Worlds oldest Jewish newspaper appoints new editor

A screenshot of the GMB Holocaust Memorial Day broadcast which failed to mention Jews, January 26, 2025

UK TV host apologizes after omitting 'Jews' from Holocaust Memorial Day broadcast

 MK AMICHAI CHIKLI attends the House Committee meeting in the Knesset last week at which he was declared a defector.

Chikli didn’t attend EU Holocaust event due to hostage family letter, not security issues - source

 Children in Baku commemorating Holocaust Remembrance Day.

Jewish community in Baku honors Holocaust Remembrance Day with prayers and action

 A STUDENT wrapped in an Israeli flag stands amid pro-Palestinian demonstrators at Columbia University in New York City on October 7, 2024, a year after the Hamas attack on Israel.

Columbia University bars two, suspends one after activists interrupt Israel history class

 People take part in a pro-Palestinian protest at Aotea Square in Auckland, New Zealand, October 14, 2023.

New Zealand activists open hotline to 'track down' visiting IDF soldiers

 New Online Community “Safe Space” to Aid North American College Students in Uniting Against Antisemitism.

Aish creates platform for Jewish college students support against antisemitism

 A BOY, wearing a kippah, holds the British flag at a march against antisemitism in London last November.

Half of British Jews consider leaving due to antisemitism, many don't see long-term future

 Montana Tucker and Former Neo-Nazi Arno Michaelis Unite to Combat Antisemitism on International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

‘Hate can be an addiction’: Ex-neo-Nazi, Montana Tucker take to the streets

 The Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center smolders after burning in the Eaton Fire in Pasadena, California, Jan. 8, 2025.

Repair the World mobilizes Jewish volunteers for LA wildfire relief

 International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Executive Secretary Kathrin Meyer appears at a press conference to sign a declaration formally adopting the IHRA working definition of antisemitism at Chelsea Training Ground in Cobham, England, Jan. 17, 2020.

Holocaust distortion more dangerous than denial, warns departing IHRA chief Kathrin Meyer

By LARRY LUXNER/JTA
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