Diaspora Jewry
Progressive Jewish groups blast U.S. political activist Linda Sarsour after she compares Zionism to white supremacy at an American Muslims for Palestine conference.
The resolution also calls on the government to join other European countries in formally adopting the working definition of anti-Semitism used by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance.
More than that, an effort is underway to recognize centuries of contributions of Jews in the Middle East and North Africa, and to foster relations for the future.
Celebrated in Jerusalem both at the Western Wall and on the Haas-Sherover Promenade that overlooks the Old City, the Ethiopian Jewish event is a multi-generational gathering that attracts thousands from all over the country.
The annual summit of the Israeli-American Council will feature a star-studded lineup, including an address by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Those interested in moving learned about the amenities, schools, local infrastructure and potential employment opportunities of the participating areas.
“Raising concerns about anti-Jewish racism in the context of a general election ranks among the most painful moments I have experienced since taking office,” says British Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis.
In the locker room at the Mcfit Freiburg gym, a man allegedly tore off the head covering of Samuel Kantorovych, 19, threatened to beat him, called him a “dirty Jew” and shouted “Free Palestine” before he spat on it and tossed it into the garbage.
The “Sciesopoli Ebraica–Children’s home of Selvino” museum tells the remarkable story of some 800 Jewish orphans who were sheltered after the Holocaust in the Alpine town of Selvino before ultimately immigrating to Mandatory Palestine.
“These winter meetings are designed to empower potential ‘olim’ by giving them resources and networking opportunities to ensure that their immigration be as smooth as possible,” said Rabbi Yehoshua Fass.
“What is Judaism? Is it a religion, nation, culture or peoplehood?” posed one session.
The European Center for Judaism was opened “amid painful times of terrorism and anti-Semitism,” said Joel Mergui, president of the Consistoire organization responsible for Orthodox life in France.
