Diaspora

In today’s Europe, Jews are a target like everyone else

Amid rise in terror, communities get more help from state.

US Reform leaders condemn body searches of women at Kotel

The body searches were described as “belittling in the extreme” and “humiliating.”

Idaho prisoners must be allowed kosher meals, US judge rules

Two of the plaintiffs ate only fruit and matzah in April because they were not provided with kosher-for-Passover meals.

The Meaning and Impact of The Genesis Prize

The Genesis Prize Foundation’s new president weighs in on how the organization can help inspire and unite Jews.

US rabbis cancel High Holidays call with Trump

Trump's failure to condemn neo-Nazis and white supremacists has drawn criticism from many prominent leaders.

Miu Miu pulls yellow-star adorned clothing

The items were adorned with a patch of glass beads in the shape of a five-pointed yellow star.

Rapper Jay-Z addresses accusations of antisemitism

"Of course I know Jewish people don't own all the property in the world," he said.

‘Auschwitz on the Beach’ equates plight of refugees with death camp

The German installation was canceled after outrage over the exhibit.

Yellow star jacket anyone?

As of Tuesday, a jacket and skirt featuring the yellow-star patches were still featured on the Miu Miu website.

On Birthright, Russians and Ukrainians bond over Jewish identity

Of the 3,100 Russian-speaking Birthright participants who visited Israel this summer, 800 were Ukrainian and 1,800 were Russian.

Letters from Einstein to be auctioned

Four letters written by Albert Einstein will be sold to the highest bidder.

Vandals scrawl graffiti on Bulgarian Jewish monument

“Allah,” “Palestine,” “Hamas,” and the Islamic star and crescent moon was spray painted onto the monument.

Billy Joel wears yellow star at concert

Singer displays images of ousted Trump officials during "Goodbye to You."

Judge sentences antisemitic teen vandals to meet Holocaust survivor

They were also sentenced to serve 30 hours of community service.

Yes to hummus, no to shwarma: Birthright launches vegan-themed trip

Pulver, who has led 32 Birthright trips so far, said he sees a real difference in this group of participants.

Jerry Lewis, comedy legend and charity fundraiser, dies at 91

Lewis traveled to Tel Aviv for a weeklong film festival in his honor, produced in association with the Steven Spielberg Jewish Film Archives.

Barcelona rabbi backtracks doomsday comments

The Jewish community of Barcelona is upset by chief rabbi Meir Bar-Hen's interview published after last week's terror attack.

Swiss hotelier who posted signs singling out Jews tells her side of the story

"I realized that despite the damning evidence and anger against her, she was probably a tolerant person who, for lack of tact, was being pilloried internationally with devastating consequences."

Poll: 1 in 3 British Jews has considered emigrating due to antisemitism

80 percent of respondents said they believe that the Labour Party is harboring antisemites in its ranks.

Thousands take to streets in Boston protest against hate speech

In historic Boston Common park alone, hundreds of protesters who believe the event could become a platform for racist propaganda dwarfed the few dozen rally participants.

Activists protest in Germany against neo-Nazi vigil for Hitler ally

Many anti-fascist protesters said the vigil in Germany should have been barred.

Barcelona Jewish community to hold service for victims

"We all pray for the victims of the horrific terrorist attacks and share Spain's sorrow."

Barcelona’s chief rabbi says community is doomed

“I tell my congregants: Don’t think we’re here for good. And I encourage them to buy property in Israel. This place is lost."

Watch: Jewish actor slams Jared Kushner's silence over neo-Nazis

"He's the special adviser to the president? What kind of advice is he giving him?"

Discovery in Lithuania: archeologists find ruins of Great Synagogue

Archeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority have found mikves, bathhouses, and other fascinating finds.

Apple, 21st Century Fox CEO announce $1 million donations to ADL

Big donations are coming in to the Jewish NGO to help counter the racism shown at the Charlottesville rally last week.

Online dating app Bumble partners with ADL to 'ban all forms of hate'

Bumble is the latest social site to address the issue following the white supremacy rally in Charlottesville.

Barcelona attack hits near kosher restaurant, keeping Jerusalem on edge

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went to the ministry’s situation room soon after the attack to monitor developments.

Trump breaks media silence, tweets criticism of fellow Republican

The Republican Jewish Coalition called on President Donald Trump to provide “greater moral clarity in rejecting racism, bigotry, and anti-Semitism.”

Heirs of Spanish, Portuguese Jews hopeful about conversion committee head

Millions of descendants of Jews who were forcibly converted to Christianity during the Spanish Inquisition hope that the new committee head will be sympathetic to their cause.