Poems of Senesh and Amichai to be featured May 23
SAN DIEGO — Hannah Senesh (1921-1944) and (1924-2000) were two of Israel’s most celebrated poets. Their works will be featured in Poets of the Past at the Astor Judaica Library, Lawrence Family JCC on...
Connecticut’s Jewish community gets new program to (literally) fight anti-Semitism
For those who think American Jewish self-defense is an oxymoron, the newly formed Hartford Chapter of The Legion is offering something that may well change minds. The Legion is looking for 30 adult Jewish...
Jewish American Heritage Month celebrates pioneers, music and literary works
The Broward County Library celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month in May with a public display of South Florida Jewish pioneers and events celebrating Jewish American contributions to music and books.
JAHM is a national commemoration of the...
Flag ’em down at Israel Fest
To honor Israel’s 70th year, the Jewish community in Hampton Roads, Va., which includes the cities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Portsmouth, pulled a hat trick—or a human one, at least—during its annual...
Meet the Next Generation of Israel’s Leaders
In 2000, the Federation launched the Gvanim program in response to the deep sectarian, social, and political divisions in Israel symbolized by the assassination of Prime Minister Yizhak Rabin by a Jewish religious extremist.
The...
‘Evening with Groucho’ brings back funnyman Marx
SOLANA BEACH, California — A delighted North Coast Repertory Theater audience watched in amazement Tuesday night, as Frank Ferrante became funnyman Groucho Marx. Before our very eyes, Ferrante painted on his mustache, donned rimmed...
Memphis Jewish Community Invites “100 New Families” to Relocate
Faced with skyrocketing costs of housing and education, an increasing number of young Jewish families are choosing to move to the vibrant, affordable, and friendly community of Memphis, Tennessee. Specifically, over fifty Jewish families have...
Jewish Wisdom & Wellness Festival Integrates Ancient Learning with Modern Issues to Offer New...
LOS ANGELES, April 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewish leaders and community members will explore the connections between Jewish wisdom and wellness during a citywide "Festival of Learning" devoted to subjects including women's health, end-of-life decisions, teen...
A Whole Latke Good Food at the Colorado Jewish Food Fest
Colorado's Jewish community came together over good grub on Sunday, April 15, at the Colorado Jewish Food Festival. More than just bagels, latkes, kugel and knishes (although there were plenty of all of those),...
Before and after: Sisters extract roots of Jewish identity on Birthright trip
Natalie and Katherine Dubin reported coming out of their Mayanot Birthright Israel trip with a better understanding of what it means to be a Jew, as well as a stronger desire to become more...