Diaspora Affairs Ministry plan hailed as 'paradigm shift' in times of crisis for many Jewish communities suffering from COVID-19, though little is known about concrete measures

New 'Jewish Community of the UAE' got much press, but upstart congregation's eye for publicity backfires as local authorities order immediate closure of its social media accounts

Arguing that 'Jewish illiteracy' is the greatest threat to Diaspora, Friedman comes out against 'defining religion in terms of doing things that are morally just'

Leaders say a 'news desert' threatens the health of their communities as Diaspora Jewish journalism dwindles alongside an advertising drought

'Israel sends a big hug to our brothers throughout the world,' says minister, who conveys well-wishes to Jews in Paris, London, Rome and New York

The Jewish Future Pledge calls on North American members of the faith to give 50% of charitable contributions in their estate plan to Jewish or Israel-related organizations

Local leaders say blue and white banners at pro-Bolsonaro rallies against virus restrictions and Supreme Court send wrong message about Jewish community's pluralist nature

In Independence Day lecture, Dr. Iddo Netanyahu says visits are about national interests, not pity, and exposing anti-Semitism should not be focus of Israel's overseas PR campaign

Diaspora Affairs Minister Tzipi Hotovely says Jerusalem exploring ways to help, in talks with community leaders, but Diaspora Jews yet to formulate concrete needs

With flights curtailed, more paperwork and special coffins for virus victims, it's no longer easy to transport relatives to be laid to rest in Holy Land. But it is still possible