Ministry of Diaspora

More than a safe haven: Jewish schools after Oct. 7

Jewish educators worldwide grapple with security, identity, & preparing students for life beyond the classroom – issues taking center stage at next week’s Global Jewish Educators Summit in Jerusalem

Miami: Students at Lehrman Community Day School mark Oct. 7, as part of UnitEd’s global schools Zoom ceremony in 2024.
Jewish children gather around a teacher for an engaging Jewish educational event in a Synagogue

Eight Jewish educators named winners of global Jewish teachers award

The UN's Lie Industry campaign video shows a parrot on the stand at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.

‘Repeating a lie doesn’t make it true’: Israel releases exposé of UN’s bias before General Assembly

Pro-Palestinian students protesting against Israel in the United States

How $250M flowed to delegitimization groups targeting Israel


Jewish education’s brightest stars take center stage

The Jewish Teachers Award will recognize up to 7 exceptional educators whose dedication is strengthening Jewish identity, connecting young people to Israel, and shaping Jewish communities worldwide.

THE JEWISH TEACHERS AWARD

Israel monitoring reports of Cyprus clashes involving Beitar Jerusalem fans, Diaspora Ministry says

The warning came after several violent altercations occurred surrounding the upcoming Europa Conference League qualifiers match between the two teams, the ministry stated.

Fans of Beitar Jerusalem shout slogans during a match against Bnei Sakhnin as part of the Israeli Premier League

Israel, Jewish Federations launch NIS 200 million plan to strengthen Diaspora Jewish education

The government-backed initiative, advanced in partnership with JFNA, will focus on expanding access to Jewish schools and strengthening Jewish identity among the next generation.

JFNA Board of Directors Chairman Gary Torgow speaks to assembled Israeli government officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after the government approved a NIS 200m. plan to bolster Jewish education in the Diaspora on June 28, 2026.

Israel partners with JPost to launch major new global initiative for Diaspora teachers 

At the annual New York conference, Yom Tov Raanan revealed a joint award to recognize outstanding educators driving Zionist pride and identity worldwide. 

Yom Tov Raanan, Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism

More Israelis define themselves as Jews first, gov't approves NIS 100m. to improve Diaspora ties

The survey also revealed that 87% of Israelis are proud to be Jewish and that being Jewish is important to them, an increase compared with the previous two years.

Ultra orthodox Jewish children pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City, on April 19, 20226.

Diaspora Jews aren't ‘traitors’ for not making aliyah, Diaspora Affairs Minister Chikli says

“That attack on Diaspora Jewry does not serve us,” Chikli said. “I would not use the language of threats.”

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli at the Tel Aviv Conference at Tel Aviv University, May 14, 2026.

Noam Bettan shines in Eurovision rehearsal as Israel faces antisemitism campaign

Bettan performed inside a rotating structure with dancer Lihi Freud, and the staging creates a dynamic visual effect using mirrors and poses.

Israeli singer Noam Bettan, representing Israel with the song 'Michelle', performs during a dress rehearsal for the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 (ESC) at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria on May 11, 2026.

Israel reports 1,000 antisemitic incidents worldwide, 20 killed in past year

During the reporting period, over 300 incidents were recorded in the United States, and over 130 incidents each in the United Kingdom and France.

Graffiti was spraypainted on Temple Israel in Minneapolis on Oct. 7, 2025, the two-year anniversary of Hamas' attack in Israel.

Chikli urges Jewish students to leave Belgian universities over Albanese honorary degree

The Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Ministry published a brief that examined Albanese's conduct, calling it "fundamentally incompatible" with the responsibilities of her role.

Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on December 24, 2025.

Israel bans entry of US members of Eyewitness Palestine, Chikli pushes for stricter regulations

“The rule is clear: whoever incites against us - simply will not enter here," said Diaspora Minister Amichai Chikli.

Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli attends a plenum session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem on December 24, 2025.