Orthodox Union releases its ‘Guide to Passover’ 2021
The Orthodox Union has released its annual “Guide to Passover,” which provides comprehensive guidance about kosher-for-Passover products.
This year’s edition, available in both PDF and online database formats, features nearly 30,000 kosher-for-Passover products and charts...
Jewish Future Pledge expands to next generation with Jewish Youth Pledge
The Jewish Future Pledge, which calls on worldwide Jewish donors to allocate at least half of their charitable dollars transferred at death to Jewish and Israel-related causes, has begun to engage younger members of...
Yad Sarah inspires start of medical equipment-lending outlet in Connecticut
Yad Sarah announces the benefit of Wheel It Forward, a Connecticut-based not-for-profit organization that offers a convenient destination for anyone to easily borrow or donate durable medical equipment. Like Yad Sarah’s lending centers, Wheel It...
Meet the Cochin Jews: Israel’s oldest Indian community
Whatever way you look at it, the Jewish community of Cochin is an ancient one.
If you rely on traditional lore, the Jews of the city of Cochin in southwestern India can trace their roots...
COVID-19 Vaccine Information for Patients
Last updated Jan. 22, 2021. We have begun vaccinating UC San Diego Health patients ages 65 and over. We will contact you via MyUCSDChart or telephone when we are ready to schedule your vaccination. Please see details...
OU, Rabbinical Council join call for day of prayer amid ongoing pandemic
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage throughout the world and within Jewish communities—and especially in light of the new virus variants discovered in the United Kingdom and South Africa—public-health guidance dictates continued mask-wearing...
With great sorrow: Sheldon Adelson, 1933-2021
It is with unbearable pain that I announce the death of my husband, Sheldon, of complications from a long illness.
Sheldon was the love of my life. He was my partner in romance, philanthropy, political...
Orthodox Union launches virtual support group for siblings with special needs
The Orthodox Union’s Yachad organization for individuals with disabilities in the Orthodox Jewish community has launched a support network for siblings of individuals with special needs.
The group held its first session and has set...
Recent Increase in Anti-Semitism Compels CCL Shul Members to Offer Life Saving Course to...
As synagogues around the US take increased precautionary safety measures, a Chicago-based Jewish organization is offering courses that can save lives in the event of an attack. “Stop the Bleed” is a 60-minute course...
Chabad virtual event to highlight triumph of Jewish resilience
The resilience of Jewish life amid the devastation wrought by the global coronavirus pandemic will be the major theme of this year’s Grand Event, the virtual stand-in for the Gala Banquet that annually caps...