Diaspora
Grapevine, July 18, 2025: Courting controversy
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Hagoel tops Likud Central Committee vote, beating four ministers to retain World Likud dominance
'We go to Israel to see for ourselves': American Jewish leaders to join mission to Israel - opinion
Gil Troy's award-winning essay confronts ‘Silent Boycott’ against Jewish voices in publishing
Mandy Patinkin calls on Jews to reflect on Gaza war: ‘Is this acceptable and sustainable?’
"Compassion for every person in Gaza is very Jewish, and the fact that I abhor the policies of the leader of that country does not mean I’m a self-hating Jew or I’m antisemitic,” Grody said.
Beyond the headlines: Jewish journeys, past and present - opinion
A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news.
Summer reading list: Thought-provoking essays on Jews, the Israel-Hamas War, and Iran
Here is a summer reading roundup of 17 recent deep-think articles on a range of issues: the Gaza and Iran wars, US-Israel relations, global antisemitism, Israeli society, and more.
My Word: Arson attacks and the flames of hatred
As Israeli activist Hen Mazzig posted on X: “One night was enough to leave the entire Jewish community shaken, wondering if this city is still safe for Jews. Or if it’s time to leave again
Editor's Notes: Israel's 'friends' have forgotten why we hired them - comment
Diaspora generosity is heroic, but too many of the institutions that collect our money have lost the plot, padding paychecks, upgrading seats, and hoarding cash.
Iran attempted to abduct, assassinate Jewish community leaders in UK, report finds
Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee said the Iranian threat included physical attacks on and potential assassinations of dissidents and Jewish targets.
'You’re killing Palestine, go eat in Gaza': Spanish restaurant manager kicks out group of Israelis
“You kill people, and then you go on vacation. Get out of here," the restaurant manager says in the video.
The secret joke for Israelis in Stephen King's 'Life of Chuck'
Based on Stephen King's 2020 short novella, the film didn’t become a box office hit, but it seems that everyone who watched it couldn't stop thinking about it days later.
This northern Norway city has adopted a one-of-a-kind approach to observing Shabbat
Located on the outskirts of the Arctic Circle, this Norwegian city has a unique approach to observing Shabbat and a history of handling challenging situations.
Security protocols helped avert tragedy in Melbourne synagogue arson, CSG tells 'Post'
“The Rabbi and his community should be commended for their commendable vigilance and composure," Kagan told the Post.
Alleged Iranian national suspected in Melbourne synagogue firebombing
The biography of Angelo Loras' X/Twitter account says he is "Single, Iranian, forklift driver, music lover, only one type."
