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The Jewish crossroads: Diaspora and Israel at a critical juncture

Opinion: Jewish communities worldwide face unprecedented threats—from rising antisemitism in the Diaspora to political failure and regional hostility in Israel—creating a critical crossroads demanding urgent moral, political, and social reckoning

Nadav Eyal | 09.03.25

The land of Israel is a vineyard, the Jewish people are its grapes

Opinion: From the grapes carried from Canaan to vineyards where our daughters danced, the vine binds the Jewish people to the land; Rome burned our Temple but drank our wine—our history and story preserved in every cup, a taste of redemption

Adam Scott Bellos | 09.01.25

Coming home for the Jewish Holidays: Olim celebrate their first High Holidays in Israel

For thousands of new immigrants, this High Holiday season marks more than tradition; it’s their first Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah as Israeli citizens; a journey of faith, resilience, and belonging as they join a nation united in prayer, celebration, and hope

Emma Oliver | 08.31.25

150 Israeli children barred from adventure park, sparking headlines across France

Peak of anti-Israel wave in Europe: Pyrenees’ largest adventure park closed 'for safety checks' likely to block Israelis; Colleague: 'He worked with Israelis'; French Jews: 'Tsunami of anti-Semitism'

Ynetnews | 08.22.25

Europe antisemitism wave rises after incidents in France, Netherlands

French Resort manager is arrested for refusing entry to 150 Israeli children based on 'personal principles,' facing charges, as anti-Israel incidents rise across Europe; similar attacks in the Netherlands and a pro-Palestinian protest at Austria

Itamar Eichner, Tamar Shavak, Paris | 08.22.25

Over 1,000 Chabad followers visit Rabbi Schneerson’s father in Kazakhstan

Chabad Hasidim from Israel, the US, and Europe traveled to Almaty, Kazakhstan, to honor Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson’s 81st yahrzeit under tight police security in the Muslim-majority country

Itamar Eichner | 08.15.25

French pro-Israel activist warns Jerusalem is losing global narrative

Simon Moos sharply criticizes Israel’s PR strategy, urges a daily flood of authentic Gaza footage to counter propaganda, and claims Macron’s push for Palestinian statehood is a bid to salvage his legacy

Yaniv Pohoryles | 08.15.25

The modern blood libel of starvation in Gaza echoes ancient accusations against Jews

Opinion: The Gaza starvation libel echoes Jesus's trial and Christian blood accusations, using misleading images to fuel antisemitism; Based on partial truths, it's amplified by Hamas' actions and even some Jews' complicity, justifying violence against us—just as history's libels have perpetually endangered Jewish lives

Yuval Elbashan | 08.06.25

New animated film brings Jewish burial rituals to light after Pittsburgh synagogue tragedy

Inspired by the Tree of Life synagogue massacre, Jewish-American animator Benny Zelkowicz confronts his fear of death by volunteering with sacred burial society Chevra Kadisha and channels his experience into a moving work

Shmuel Munitz | 08.05.25

אל מושרקי ביחד עם יחיא ואשתו, בתמונה שצולמה לפני כמה שנים

Widow of one of last Yemenite Jews leaves for Israel

The departure of Yahya Ben Youssef’s widow marks dwindling Jewish presence, as only four Jews remain in Yemen following the death of one of its last Jewish community members

Lior Ben Ari | 07.30.25

הרב בנצי בוטמן עם אנשי המשטרה המקומית בקמבודיה

Security increased after October 7: A visit to Cambodia’s Jewish community in Phnom Penh

In Phnom Penh, a Chabad House has become the heart of a growing Jewish community; and despite Cambodia’s painful past and ongoing regional tensions, Jewish life is quietly rebuilding with prayer, tradition and resilience

Ayelet Mamo Shay | 07.27.25

'It feels like a massive family': British teens discover Jewish identity on wartime Israel tour

UK Jewish teens are embracing their heritage through a transformative FZY Israel tour, visiting key historical and emotional sites across the country; two of them recall impactful trip in interview with Ynetnews

Alexandra Lukash | 07.24.25

They were dancing: Russia arrests four ultra-Orthodox Jews for 'disruptive behavior' outside security HQ

Local forces detain Haredi Jews—citizens of Israel, the U.S. and Russia—in St. Petersburg for dancing and taking photos near the FSB headquarters

Itamar Eichner | 07.23.25

Jewish Voice for Peace launches political arm to challenge pro-Israel candidates

After years of vocal anti-Israel protests on campuses and in public spaces, anti-Zionist activist group shifts course, launching a political arm aimed at fundraising without donor disclosure, backing progressive candidates and targeting pro-Israel incumbents

Daniel Edelson, New York | 07.18.25

ברקע הטבח הסורי בדרוזים - נשיא המדינה יצחק הרצוג נפגש עם ראשי הקהילה היהודית הסורית

The rabbi who wrote to Syrian leader al-Sharaa, and Herzog's call for 'regional reconciliation'

Despite the Druze massacre in southern Syria, the chief rabbi of Syrian Jews in Israel says peace is still possible: 'There are contacts'; Herzog: Iran’s weakening opens 'a rare window of opportunity'

Itamar Eichner | 07.18.25

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