Diaspora

New York Governor Kathy Hochul promises to increase holiday security at synagogues, Jewish sites

About two weeks ago, a man broke into Shabbat services at the Central Synagogue, attacked a worshiper and a security guard, and caused property damage. He was later charged with hate crimes.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul listens as New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during the annual New York State Financial Control Board meeting on August 12, 2026 in New York City.
A man blows the shofar in the Mea Shearim neighborhood of Jerusalem, ahead of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, September 17, 2025

Elul teaches us a Jewish lesson: The last siren has not sounded - opinion

Arieh King speaks at a protest calling for the closure of the French Consulate in Jerusalem, September 29, 2025; illustrative.

Canada cancels travel authorization of Arieh King with 'no explanation,' he tells 'Post'

Members of the Likud party gather at a polling station for the primary elections of their party ahead of the country’s national elections, in Jerusalem on August 17, 2026.

Israeli citizens abroad push to gain voting rights for upcoming elections


Secret bot army boosting Mamdani on X may have just been traced back to his City Hall - exclusive

The Post independently consulted the cyber experts involved, who said they are "100% sure" the IP addresses could be traced to City Hall.

Zohran Mamdani, mayor of New York, arrives to speak to members of the media after reports of falling debris at 235 East 42nd Street during an office-to-residential conversion in New York, US, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

After narrow primary victory, El-Sayed faces skepticism from Jewish, Black Democrats

El-Sayed narrowly won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, but party leaders now face the task of uniting Jewish and Black Democrats ahead of November.

Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US, Democratic primary, speaks during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US August 5, 2026.

Figures who justified October 7 advised CMHR Nakba exhibit, B'nai Brith finds - exclusive

Several people involved with shaping the exhibit belong to CPAM, a group that accused Israel of stealing the organs of dead Palestinians in Gaza, a statement classified by the IHRA as a blood libel.

Aerial view of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, on April 28, 2024.

Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside Chicago's Israeli consulate to protest settler violence

Protesters chanted “Israel out of Palestine, long live the intifada,” "From the river to the sea, Palestine is almost free," and "Netanyahu, you will see, Palestine will be free." 

 Pro-Palestine protesters demonstrate near the Consulate General of Israel during the second day of the Democratic National Convention on August 20, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois; Illustrative.

CST: UK antisemitic incidents near record high in first half of 2026, becoming ‘normalized’

In total, there were 1,926 anti-Jewish hate incidents between January and June in Britain, a rise of 21% compared to the same period last year.

A sign hangs at the site of a suspected arson attack on a former synagogue in London, Britain May 5, 2026.

Reform UK deputy leader faces inquiry over Israel visit

The September 2025 Israel trip included flights, accommodation, and hospitality organized by Reform Friends of Israel.

Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice is seen as Reform UK leader Nigel Farage (not seen) speaks during a press conference, August 3, 2026.

Anti-Jewish hate crimes in New York grow even as violent crime across the city decreases

Mayor Mamdani’s office did not respond to a request for comment on allegations that his rhetoric has contributed to antisemitism.

NYPD and FDNY emergency officials attend to an emergency at the former Pfizer headquarters building on July 07, 2026 in New York City; Illustrative.

Lawn signs for Abdul, door knocking for Haley: Michigan Jews split in Senate Democratic primary

El-Sayed has said that the Israeli government is as “evil” as Hamas, often accusing Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza while advocating that US aid to Israel be diverted to domestic priorities.

A campaign sign for Democratic candidate for US Senate in Michigan Abdul El-Sayed is positioned outside as he makes a campaign stop at Glow Hall on Aug. 1, 2026 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Professor wins UK anti-Zionism appeal, but court rejects blanket protection

A UK employment tribunal ruled that a Bristol professor’s anti-Zionist beliefs were protected, but the ruling stopped short of blanket protection.

A man holds a mock-up of a key during a march, held by Palestine Solidarity Campaign, to mark the 78th anniversary of the Nakba in London on May 16, 2026.

Moldova hires first chief rabbi in 12 years, new chapter for revived Jewish community - interview

Chabad played an instrumental in Moldova since the outbreak of war in Ukraine in 2022, providing support for refugees, coordinating travel and in general providing a base for those in need.

Rabbi Menachem Mendel Axelrod, Chief Rabbi of the Republic of Moldova.