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יהודים שנעצרו ונכלאו במצרים לאחר קום המדינה

The pictures that tell all: the swan song of the Jews in Egypt

Jews thrived in Egypt for over 2,500 years; after Israel's creation and ensuing wars, they faced severe persecution, with many expelled, until almost none were left; archival photos showcase a cultural tapestry of traditional attire and sports enmeshed with religious education

Itzchak Tessler | 04.22.24

הילולה בבית הכנסת בעיר אל-מחלה אל-כוברא שבמצרים, 1967

From Jeremiah through to Maimonides and the Lavon Affair: the history of Egypt's Jewish Community

Home to some of Judaism's greatest thinkers, the Land of the Nile's once-bustling Jewish community left behind 2,500 years of rich cultural heritage, from antiquity through Maimonides in Medieval times and the ultimate expulsion of the Jews under the Nasser regime

Yogev Israely | 04.22.24

Are the Jews all right? US retailers puzzled as kosher goods gather dust ahead of Passover

Supermarkets stock up on Passover products, but buyers scarce as marketers unaware holiday only begins in late April this year; ‘Supermarkets are calling me, worried and wondering why the products aren't selling,’ says marketing manager

Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.09.24

Approximately 450 Jewish physicians from France and Belgium attended the MedEx event in Paris

'There's no future for Jews in France': physicians consider Aliyah from Europe

Motivated by love, not fear, Michael plans Aliyah; Laurent aims to join his kids in Israel; Nathan faces antisemitism at work; hundreds of French and Belgian doctors eyeing Aliyah attended Paris's MedEx; the goal: bring 2,000 global doctors to Israel in 5 years

Itamar Eichner, Paris | 04.05.24

Israelis feel closer to diaspora Jews since October 7, data show

Diaspora Affairs Ministry report shows 76% of Israelis feel have a shared destiny with diaspora Jews, 6.6% more than last year; 60% of Israelis believe that the war will strengthen Jewish Diaspora relations

Itamar Eichner | 04.03.24

European Jewish leaders hold emergency meeting amid rising antisemitism

Forty leaders of European Jewish communities seek to create framework to combat rising hate and violent incidents

Itamar Eichner | 02.28.24

עצרת לזכר הנופלים והנרצחים ולהשבת החטופים בפריז, צרפת

Shooting for a million: Is Israel set to absorb a massive new wave of Diaspora Jews?

Gaza war sparks global antisemitism surge, prompting Diaspora Jews to eye relocation to Israel; amid Israel's own shifts and changes, is the country ready for such an influx?

Yaniv Pohoryles | 01.03.24

הפגנה פריז פרו פלסטינים קולקטיב בעד שלום בין ישראל לפלסטינים

Europe and its Jews: Is the clock ticking until they part ways?

With European demographics shifting, immigrants from Arab countries continue to dominate the streets, and the anti-Israel atmosphere is very quickly turning into blatant antisemitism

Yaniv Pohoryles | 12.24.23

Is Israel still the Jewish safe haven we were told?

Opinion: For Jews in the Diaspora, the massacre on October 7 was a triple whammy, as it struck their sense of personal security, the powerful image they have of Israel, and its standing as a potential refuge should matters in their countries take a turn for the worse

Tova Herzl | 12.17.23

Rabbi assaulted in northern Italy, attacker uses antisemitic slurs

Rabbi Cipriani, Genoa's chief Rabbi was assaulted by a 58-year-old man using a screwdriver, but luckily was able to call for help before sustaining any major injuries; 'Although I'm deeply shaken, I'm not surprised,' he said

Itamar Eichner | 11.29.23

Shaming and pressuring donors: Israel's strategy against antisemitism on US campuses

Following the surge in incidents of hatred on campuses across the United States, the Foreign Ministry along with the Diaspora Affairs Ministry will establish a task force; On the agenda: Deeming antisemitic students ineligible for employment, outlawing antisemitic organizations. All the details

Itamar Eichner | 11.26.23

Diaspora Jews must wake up and join Israel's fight

Opinion: Israelis and Jews living abroad must speak up and confront the incitement spread by Hamas supporters to fight the false narrative and oppose antisemitism; the streets of the world are also a front line in the war

Nir (Shoko) Cohen | 11.08.23

Toronto's Jewish community raises $50 million for Israel

Director of UJA Federation's Toronto branch says thousands turned out at three special charity events held following Hamas' attack on Israel; 'Elderly Jews were reminded of the Holocaust and simply began to cry'

Yaniv Pohoryles | 10.17.23

The war led Diaspora Jewry to reconnect with Israel

Analysis: Israeli politics, especially the right-wing religious government, caused many rifts and disputes with Diaspora Jews; in the last week they put everything aside and mobilized in an impressive way to unreservedly support the State of Israel. What can be learned from this Jewish DNA, and how do we proceed from here on to a better connection with our brothers and sisters overseas

Yaniv Pohoryles | 10.16.23

In throes of war, Israel and global Jewry sew seams of unity

Opinion: The harsh blow Israel suffered undermines the security of Jews everywhere and our brothers in the Diaspora have mobilized to show us they care; perhaps, after this terrible disaster is over, we can work to mend our ties

Attila Somfalvi | 10.15.23

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