Joseph H. and Belle R. Braun Professor of American Jewish History at Brandeis; director of the Schusterman Center for Israel Studies
A trio of reports shows diaspora Jews and Israel facing shifting loyalties amid a backdrop of antisemitism and the Gaza war. Diaspora leaders warn that faith in Israel as a homeland is waning for some young Jews, while Birthright programs strive to maintain a personal connection.
Diaspora Jewish communities report intensified pressures amid ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict coverage and looming elections in Israel. Leaders warn of rising antisemitism and polarization in the United States as voices from the diaspora clash over Netanyahu's policies and Israel's international standing.