Israel-diaspora relations

Israel at 75: Demographics of Israel tell us their own remarkable story

How the Jewish population grew from 630,000 in 1948 to more than seven million today

6 min read

April 14, 2023 09:12

Israel at 75: Demographics of Israel tell us their own remarkable story

Israel's bitter political divisions of today are nothing new

As Israel’s celebrates its 75th birthday this month, we examine the triumphs and the challenges of an extraordinary nation

By Richard Pater

6 min read

April 4, 2023 11:34

Israel's bitter political divisions of today are nothing new

Senior Sephardi Rabbi joins Rabbi Mirvis in calling for unity

The call comes as Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets his counterpart Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street on Friday

By Daniel Ben-David

1 min read

March 24, 2023 10:50

Senior Sephardi Rabbi joins Rabbi Mirvis in calling for unity

Netanyahu's visit will focus on Iran and UK trade

Israel's PM will continue to press for a tough joint stance on Tehran in London

By David Rose

1 min read

March 23, 2023 09:41

Netanyahu's visit will focus on Iran and UK trade

By Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis

Jewish unity is a sacred responsibility

We must hold fast to the principles upon which Israel was founded — respect and dignity for all of its people

1 min read

March 23, 2023 09:33

Chief Rabbi urges unity as tensions rise over Israel's proposed judicial reforms

Sir Ephraim Mirvis breaks his silence to plead for calm before Benjamin Netanyahu’s London visit

By Jonathan Sacerdoti

4 min read

March 23, 2023 09:31

Israelis block a road and clash with police as they protest against the Israeli government's planned judicial overhaul, in Tel Aviv, March 1, 2023. Photo by Erik Marmor/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** מחאה נגד הרפורמה המשפטית ברחובות ת"א תל אביב הפגנה דגלי ישראל

Over 1,500 British Jews and Israeli expats protest against the Netanyahu government

Faces in attendance included chef Yotam Ottolenghi and Labour MP Margaret Hodge, and messages were also read out from former Conservative leaders

By Jenni Frazer

3 min read

March 13, 2023 15:28

Over 1,500 British Jews and Israeli expats protest against the Netanyahu government

By Michael Rubin

We stand with Israel - and the millions of Israelis defending democracy

Benjamin Netanyahu’s self-serving efforts to emasculate the independence of the judiciary are threatening what is so special about Israel’s character

3 min read

March 8, 2023 16:27

We stand with Israel - and the millions of Israelis defending democracy

By Ben Judah

As Israel spirals into perilous tribalism, I finally hear the Prophets

I used to struggle to really hear the Prophets. Now, voices like them are so loud it’s what the Nevi’im mean that troubles me.

4 min read

February 16, 2023 11:57

As Israel spirals into perilous tribalism, I finally hear the Prophets

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New forum to tackle global Jewish challenges meets for the first time

Do diaspora Jews have a religious duty to join the IDF?

We must never forget that Israel is not a luxury — it is a necessity

We have a religious duty to speak out against extremism in Israel

Herzog establishes worldwise diaspora council to create 'future Jewish leaders'

What it means to be a critical friend of Israel

You stay away if you want to, but Israel is still my safe space

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