Connecting to the Jewish story: the dilemma shaking Diaspora Jews

The second "Israel Hayom" conference in New York will address the dilemma of Diaspora Jews: whether to fight growing hostility or immigrate to Israel. Alongside the concern, young people are rediscovering their connection to Israel. CEOs of Taglit and the Jewish Agency will discuss how to preserve the connection for the next generation.

The second "Israel Hayom" conference, to be held on November 11 in New York, will address the central dilemma of Diaspora Jews in recent years: whether to fight growing hostility on campuses and in communities, or to immigrate to Israel. The conference, hosted by military commentator Yoav Limor, will take place at the InterContinental Hotel in Times Square and will be broadcast live. One of the main sessions will be dedicated to the Jewish people and the connection between Israel and Diaspora Jewry. The article describes a troubling picture of Jewish students required to declare their stance, friendships that have fallen apart, hostile slogans on walls, and parents reporting children removing Star of David necklaces. Alongside the concern, there is an opposite movement of young people reconnecting to their roots: learning Hebrew, volunteering in Israel, and enrolling in professional programs. Taglit CEO Gidi Mark said that investing in the connection with the younger generation is an investment in the shared future. Jewish Agency CEO Yehuda Setton emphasized the need to allow young people to feel a sense of belonging and take responsibility for the shared future.