Diaspora

Thai police raid Chabad, Jewish institutions in Bangkok amid ongoing foreign business investigation

Bangkok Chabad emissary Rabbi Nechemya Wilhelm said that Chabad welcomed the investigation and remained confident that its activities complied with Thai law.

Bangkok Chabad, Thailand.
A SPEAKER addresses the intellectual debate within the Republican Party at the National Conservatism Conference in Jerusalem this week.

Editor's Notes: American Jews are changing after Oct. 7, but we cannot abandon them - comment

In this screengrab, Jonah Platt performs during Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020, May 16, 2020.

Top Jewish influencers say opting out is not an option when antisemitism is prevalent

 Israeli Americans and supporters of Israel gather in solidarity with Israel and protest against antisemitism, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, during a rally on the National Mall in Washington, U.S, November 14, 2023.

The Diaspora has entered a new era, but Jewish strategy has not - opinion


Italy's antisemitism definition vote draws staunch criticism despite no criminal provisions

Italy's Senate passed the bill adopting the IHRA definition into Italian law by a vote of 105–24, with 21 abstentions, on March 4, 2026. The bill is now in general debate in the Chamber of Deputies.

FILE PHOTO: Italian ministers address the lower house of the parliament over the latest developments in Iran and the Middle East Wednesday, 30th September 2026

US judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against antisemitism watchdog groups

The case centered on social media posts by StopAntisemitism and the NJAC about a professional musician and music teacher after she sued the groups for defamation.

People take part in the National March for Palestine - hands off Gaza, a pro-Palestinian protest calling for the government to "end the genocide and stop arming Israel", in London, Britain, January 31, 2026.

Zach Bryan’s ‘Free Palestine’ shirt shows how political pressure can backfire on Israel - analysis

Most major musicians are not wearing “Free Palestine” shirts. However, if artists feel they are being pressured not to do so, it is possible that more of them will.

Country singer Zach Bryan wears 'Free Palestine' shirt to show at Gillette Stadium, October 3, 2026.

Irish soccer team's coach cuts press conference short after heated exchange with Israeli journalist

An Israeli journalist asked why Irish players allegedly called Israeli players “monkeys” during their previous match, prompting the coach to leave the press conference.

Republic of Ireland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson reacts to FIFA World Cup UEFA Qualifiers, Czech Republic vs Republic of Ireland, March 26, 2026.

Spanish police fire rubber bullets, arrest neo-Nazi extremists in massive housing crisis riots

Far-right activists, some of whom performed Nazi salutes, tried to reach demonstrators camped out in the Puerta del Sol, a central square in the Spanish capital, to protest the housing crisis.

Far right protesters take part in a demonstration against the camp that has been set up, demanding political action to stop evictions and address the housing crisis, following the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her home, in Madrid, Spain, October 03, 2026.

What Remains Awake: Artist Sarah Svetlana's searching, luminous homecoming to Jaffa

In the stone-vaulted rooms of Mika Contemporary Art Gallery in Jaffa, artist Sarah Svetlana’s paintings arrive with the force of family history, mourning, and a newly urgent question of belonging.

INSTALLATION VIEW of ‘What Remains Awake’ at Mika Contemporary Art Gallery, Jaffa.

Two Iranians appear in UK court over alleged plot to target Jews with homemade explosive device

Rahman Salehi, 34, and Salam Ahmadyan, 36, were arrested on September 20 when they were accused of carrying out "hostile" surveillance on potential Jewish targets in Manchester, prosecutors say.

A police car patrols the area around Heaton Park Shul on October 02, 2026 in Manchester, England.

Zohran Mamdani’s antisemitism plan is political warfare, not protection of Jews - opinion

Mamdani’s antisemitism plan raises concerns about whether New York can protect Jews without separating them from their connection to Israel.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani pictured during his first day in office, January 1, 2026.

David Ellison slots Israeli Ynon Kreiz into executive role at merged Paramount-Warner studios

Ellison attracted scrutiny for appointing Bari Weiss, the Jewish and pro-Israel media innovator and pundit, as editor-in-chief of CBS News.

Ynon Kreiz attends the "Masters of the Universe" New York Screening at Regal Times Square, June 01, 2026.

Eleven Jewish hockey players to watch in the NHL this season

A handful of players with reported Jewish heritage either practice another religion or have unconfirmed Jewish status, with a number of Jewish players also beginning the season in the AHL.

A detail of the NHL logo is seen on a referee's jersey during the game between the Seattle Kraken and the Anaheim Ducks at Climate Pledge Arena on January 23, 2026 in Seattle, Washington; Illustrative.