Diaspora

Uruguay’s Broad Front endorses government's October 8 pro-Palestinian march in Montevideo

Uruguay’s Foreign Ministry has continued to formally support a two-state solution and maintains diplomatic relations with both Israel and the Palestinians.

A flag of the Frente Amplio (Broad Front) party with an image of Uruguay's former President Jose 'Pepe' Mujica flutters as his funeral cortege makes its way in downtown Montevideo, on May 14, 2025, a day after his death.
Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) arrives for a Democratic caucus meeting on Capitol Hill on September 1, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Ben-Gvir in Israeli cabinet an 'existential threat,' pro-Israel Democrat Brad Sherman warns

Singer Paloma Faith is seen backstage at the pro Palestine rally at Israeli Embassy on March 22, 2025 in London, England.

'I say free Palestine to my children': Paloma Faith clashes with Ed Sheeran over Macklemore fallout

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick speaks on stage on the second day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Center on September 10, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.

After outcry, Texas lieutenant governor says schools should teach Holocaust books


Sweden’s center-left wins tight election rife with accusations of antisemitism

Kristersson resigned on Thursday after the public broadcaster SVT called Sweden’s general election for the center-left bloc, led by former prime minister Magdalena Andersson.

Election workers count early votes and overseas votes at Stockholm City Hall, in Stockholm, Sweden, September 16, 2026.

In broad daylight: Germany arrests Afghan national for setting fire at entrance to synagogue

The synagogue is guarded by police almost around the clock, and it is possible that the close security presence enabled officers to identify and arrest the suspect so quickly.

The Wuppertal Synagogue.

‘Death sentence for traitors’: Stormy protest held outside of ‘NAZA’ director’s parents’ home

Culture Minister Miki Zohar accused the directors of treason this week and called for their citizenship to the revoked.

Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor pose with the Special Jury Award for "Naza" during the closing ceremony of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, Italy, September 12, 2026.

UofT under fire over ‘Bridging Theories of Anti-Zionism’ working group

UofT’s new ‘Bridging Theories of Anti-Zionism’ working group has sparked debate over academic inquiry, antisemitism and campus protections for Jewish students.

Webpage, The University of Toronto (UofT)   Jackman Humanities Institute working group titled "Bridging Theories of Anti-Zionism.

Pakistani chess team forfeits opening match against Israel at chess Olympiad in Samarkand

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) did not respond to the Post's emailed request for comment by the time of publication.

Chess

Lawmakers, faith groups urge passage of Right to Worship Act on Capitol Hill

The Right to Worship Act would create 100-foot buffer zones around religious sites, making it illegal to threaten, intimidate or disrupt people attending services.

An anti-Israel protest in New York City. Ilustrative.

Does Israel have a responsibility to protect Jews living in the Diaspora? - opinion

Israel cannot control how others respond to its actions, but should it consider the potential impact on Jews living in the Diaspora?

Occupation Against Antisemitism occupied a building at the Technical University in Berlin

Jewish German students experience greater psychological strain than non-Jewish peers, study shows

“The study suggests that psychosocial counseling centers at universities should be sensitized to identity-related stress as well as subtle forms of antisemitism,” said study lead Dr. Irina Jarvers.

A man wearing a yarmulke looks at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin.

Peter Max, Jewish psychedelic pop artist and leader in 'flower power' movement, dies at 88

His ties to Israel surfaced throughout his work. Among his Jewish and Israeli-themed pieces was "36 Rabins," a series of portraits of assassinated prime minister Yitzhak Rabin. 

Pop artist Peter Max poses in his New York studio on June 18, 2012 with seven portraits he created of Sir Paul McCartney to commemorate McCartneys 70th birthday.

Israeli team to compete in Texan 'Meat Up' with kosher Wagyu shawarma - with all the fixings

The Israeli team will also include chef Charlie Fadida and chef Yehuda Amar, a former contestant on Israel’s Master Chef who now lives in Miami, alongside grilling enthusiasts and meat lovers.

 Black Iron's wagyu beef