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Nearly half the world's population holds antisemitic views, survey finds

Anti-Defamation League survey reveals that the proportion of adults worldwide holding antisemitic views has reached an unprecedented high of 46%; Findings show that younger generations exhibit higher levels of stereotypical attitudes toward Jews; Where are the most antisemitic regions in the world, and how widespread is Holocaust denial?

Itamar Eichner | 01.15.25

Costa Rica's Jewish community: A story of tradition, growth and unity

Costa Rica is home to a vibrant Jewish community of about 5,000, primarily based in San Jose; country features several kosher establishments, contributing to a rich Jewish presence in this Central American nation

Ayelet Mamo Shay | 01.11.25

The Jewish community of Malta: A resilient legacy of tradition and culture

Malta’s small Jewish community faces unique challenges in maintaining its traditions; Due to local regulations prohibiting ritual slaughter, kosher meat is imported, primarily from Belgium; and when baby boys are born, mohels are brought in from abroad, including Israel, France or Spain

Ayelet Mamo Shay | 01.09.25

Over 10,000 antisemitic incidents in US alone: 'World is normalizing antisemitism'

News of a synagogue burning in Australia doesn’t even make headlines, a senior World Zionist Organization official reports to the Knesset, and warns that 'antisemitism today is worse than in the 1930s'; Minister Amichai Chikli: 'This fight is is a full-scale war'

Itamar Eichner | 01.08.25

Celebrating Assad regime’s fall, 1 of 9 Jews remaining in Syria calls on Syrian Jewish emigres to visit

Ancient synagogues are still standing in Syria, although many have been severely damaged by airstrikes and looted by rebels; some internal Syrians and ex-pats are cautiously optimistic about Jewish life under the new government

Rizik Alabi/The Media Line | 01.05.25

Seeking belonging: Who are the Jews of October 8?

October 7 attacks and war spur renewed interest in Judaism and Israel among Diaspora Jews; How can Israel foster this connection? Could leaders like Sheryl Sandberg inspire a new generation of young American Jews seeking to embrace their Jewish identity?

Yaniv Pohoryles | 12.30.24

From Nigeria to the Maccabiah: Nigeria's Jewish soccer team aiming to compete in Israel

The Igbo Jewish community, claiming to be descendants of a biblical Israelite clan, hope to play against other teams in Israel and cement their Jewish status in what's known as the 'Jewish Olympics'

Yair Kattan | 12.23.24

הפגנת תמיכה בישראל מול בניין האו"ם בניו יורק

Israelis living abroad feel more connected to Jewish community, other Israelis post October 7

A new survey by the World Zionist Organization reveals that 75% of Israelis abroad feel a stronger connection to their Diaspora community after October 7; However, fears of hostility and insecurity persist, with only 40% viewing Israel as a safe place to live

Gilad Meiri, Alexandra Lukash | 12.22.24

IDF reservist surprises wife and children he left in US to go fight

Shiran and Rotem Shamai left for a World Zionist Organization mission in Philadelphia before the war, but Rotem returned to Israel to serve; the couple and their children reunite in touching moment after over 200 days apart

Itamar Eichner | 12.18.24

ארון הקודש וספרי תורה בבית כנסת בדמשק ב-2007

Fate of Syria’s last Jews uncertain after Assad’s fall

Jewish Agency confirms hasn't received any inquiries from Jewish individuals in Syria or their relatives; estimates suggest only 20 to 30 Jews remain in country, many of whom conceal their religious identity out of fear

Itamar Eichner | 12.12.24

From hate to dialogue: Afghan, Pakistani Diaspora leaders discover another side of Israel

Nearly a dozen leaders from the South Asian diaspora met with Israeli counterparts as part of a person-to-person peacebuilding effort

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 12.10.24

Majority of Israeli Jews feel connection to Diaspora Jewry, survey finds

Central Bureau of Statistics poll finds link between level of religious belief and degree of care to safety of Jews across the world; youth more prone to feel connection than older population

Yaron Drukman | 12.08.24

Berlin police advise LGBTQ and Jews to avoid Arab-majority areas

Berlin Police Chief Barbara Slowik urges visibly Jewish and LGBTQ individuals to exercise caution in Arab-majority neighborhoods, citing open antisemitism and sympathy for terrorism; police recorded 6,200 antisemitic incidents since October 7

Ze'ev Avrahami, Berlin | 11.18.24

The rise of 'born-again' Jews

Julie Platt on 'the surge' of Jews returning to their roots, showing up in numbers the American Jewish community hasn’t seen in years

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 11.15.24

Dennis Prager (speaking) at the Mental Health IsReal conference in New York, New York

In NYC, Jewish leaders and influencers discuss mental health as antisemitism rises

The ongoing mental health crisis about Diaspora Jews calls for building resilience, not pathologizing, spiritual and mental health leaders said at a recent Mental Health IsReal event

Shira Dicker/The Media Line | 11.13.24

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