On the campaign trail, IfNotNow baits 2020 candidates to condemn so-called ‘occupation’
Making headlines over the past year in targeting the mainstream Jewish community and its support for Israel, the upstart IfNowNow group has now thrown itself into the 2020 presidential ring. In the past few...
Pence makes surprise visit to Chabad of Poway, Calif.
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence made a surprise visit to Chabad of Poway in Southern California on Thursday, a month-and-a-half after a gunman killed a woman and injured three others during Shabbat-morning services on...
Phoenix Jewish community remembers Rabbi Yosef Garcia
Yosef was a fitting name for the late Rabbi Yosef Garcia, mused Rabbi Sarah Leah Grafstein of Ruach Hamidbar—Spirit of the Desert.
“Joseph in the Torah was the one who took care of all of...
Jewish overnight camps prep for summer with Israel-oriented resources
The immersive environment of Jewish summer camp—where the day is full of diverse activities, staff members are accessible role models and friendships with others help shape young lives—offers a unique opportunity for Israel learning...
Moishe House awarded the Jerusalem Unity Prize
Moishe House has been awarded the Jerusalem Unity Prize in the international category for its worldwide success in engaging Jewish young adults in meaningful ways and empowering them to create their own vibrant communities.
Through...
In a Nation Divided, Civility is Essential
San Diego community leader Elaine Galinson is committed to civil discourse, social justice and the importance of an excellent education. “It has always been a part of my being. It was a part of...
Orthodox women connect, contribute and hone in on leadership roles
For two days, a group of 100 Orthodox Jewish women representing 56 communities across the United States and abroad gathered to learn together, network and gain leadership skills that will enable to them to...
Israeli-American Council announces new chairman
The Israeli-American Council (IAC) announced on Thursday business leader and longstanding philanthropist Naty Saidoff as its new chairman.
Saidoff is a co-founder of the IAC and has served on the IAC’s board of directors since its...
IGY, from Israel, and JQY, from NY, win $150,000 from UJA-Federation of New York
Israel Gay Youth (IGY) from Israel and Jewish Queer Youth (JQY) from New York were named the winners today of the $150,000 "It's All in the Family" campaign by UJA-Federation of New York. More than 10,000...
Eric Fingerhut to leave Hillel International for Jewish Federations of North America
Hillel International announced on Thursday that Eric Fingerhut will be leaving as president and CEO for the Jewish Federations of North America in that same role.
The Cleveland Jewish News first reported Fingerhut’s new position.
“For more than...