Fellow comedians recall Bob Saget, quintessentially Jewish funnyman, who died at age 65
Robert (“Bob”) Saget was best known as the understanding and loving father Danny Tanner in the ABC hit sitcom “Full House.” As a recently widowed father of DJ, Stephanie and Michelle (Candice Cameron Bure,...
Remembering Bob Saget, Millennials’ embarrassing, bawdy, beloved Jewish dad
Children of the ‘90s discovered Bob Saget in phases – he was one of the rare comedy acts that aged with you, while never quite maturing.
The comedian, who was found dead in a Florida...
Harry Reid remembered for deep identification with Jewish community and Israel
Former Democratic leader Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.), who will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol next week, was remembered by Jewish leaders and former staff as someone who deeply respected the Jewish community...
Erich Isaac, 93, fighter for Israel’s independence, Zionist activist, prominent geographer
One of the last of the Jewish Fighters for the Freedom of Israel (Lehi) and first chairman of Americans for A Safe Israel (AFSI) passed away on Nov. 5. He was 93 years old.
Dr....
Hundreds of communities worldwide to host ‘Hanukkah Homecoming Weekend’
As people emerge from the pandemic eager for community experiences, hundreds of synagogues, congregations, Jewish Community Centers, Federations, schools, camps, independent minyans and Jewish organizations are arranging gatherings this Hanukkah to mark a worldwide rededication of...
Survivor of Suicide Loss Day to hold alternative option for Jewish community
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (Survivor Day, or ISOSLD) is the one day a year when people affected by suicide loss gather in their local communities to find comfort and gain understanding as...
Jewish ethicist Rabbi Moshe Tendler, 95, leaves medical and religious worlds more enlightened
Listening to Rabbi Dr. Moshe Tendler, who died last week at the age of 95, one never knew what to expect. Laced in scientific language, with biblical quotes and references from the Talmud, the...
Nefesh B’Nefesh Presents 2021 ‘Initiative for Zionist Innovation’ Grants to Seven Community-Building Olim
Nefesh B’Nefesh, who works in cooperation with Israel’s Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, The Jewish Agency for Israel, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael and JNF-USA to facilitate Aliyah from North America, has chosen seven recipients for...
Soviet Jewish activist and refusenik Ida Nudel dies in Israel at age 90
Ida Nudel, a leading activist and Zionist who sought permission for 16 years to leave the former Soviet Union and move to Israel, died on Tuesday at the age of 90.
Nudel was born in the former...
2,300 Teens Join 23 NCSY Summer Programs in Israel & US this Summer
This was an extremely meaningful summer for the more than 2,300 teens who participated in the 23 NCSYsummer programs in Israel and the United States. NCSY is the flagship youth movement of the Orthodox...