North Miami Beach Jewish school celebrates Sefer Torah
Scheck Hillel Community School recently welcomed and celebrated a new Sefer Torah with dancing and singing on its campus in North Miami Beach.
Scheck Hillel dedicated the new Sefer Torah to honor the life and legacy of Yuval Miara,...
Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival to offer snapshots of diverse, vibrant lives
This year's lineup for the Pioneer Valley Jewish Film Festival includes dramas, comedies, documentaries and thrillers, covering a range of topics from heroism and identity to social justice and acceptance.
"Together, they are a fantastic snapshot of...
Jewish Federation of Cleveland Announces Israel at 70 Series to Celebrate Israel’s 70th Birthday
The , together with local synagogues, agencies, and organizations, will celebrate the 70th anniversary of Israel’s independence through a series of community-wide arts, cultural, and educational events – known collectively as the “Israel at...
Awards to be granted at Salute to Jewish Educators
The 2018 Salute to Jewish Educators awards are to be granted to Jerry Benjamin and Ellie Gettinger, among others.
An awards event will be held 3 p.m., Sunday, March 11 at the Harry & Rose...
Jewish Federation honors retiring U.S. representative at Miami event
More than 1,000 people recently attended Greater Miami Jewish Federation's The Main Event.
At the recent annual event in Miami, the Federation honored U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Miami) with its 2018 Friend of Israel Humanitarian Award. The...
With theme of ‘Together We Will,’ BBYO convention sounds prescient note on teen action
Mike Signer, who served as the mayor of Charlottesville, Va., during the rally and protests last August that brought white supremacists to the forefront of international attention, recalled that he was about 8 or...
Holocaust heroine tells true tale of defying Nazis, saving thousands
A French national who spied on the Nazis will tell her tale of bravery and risk at the Chabad Jewish Center of Cape Coral's annual dinner next week.
Now 97, Marthe Cohn, is a devoutly...
17th Annual Jewish Film Festival Raises Awareness of Identity, Culture
With a strong message of promoting “Jewish values and diversity through the medium of film,” the Barshop Jewish Community Center in San Antonio will “raise community awareness of Jewish identity, history and culture” with...
Atlanta Jewish Music Festival features Cohn, others
One of Atlanta’s premier international musical events, the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival, returns for its ninth year with a diverse musical lineup curated to please audiences of all ages, backgrounds and affiliations, including Jews...
Famous singer Noa to perform at Palm Beach County synagogues
Two Palm Beach County synagogues are planning fundraising concerts. Israeli singer/songwriter Noa will perform her hit songs on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. at Temple Emanu-El in Palm Beach, while Cantor Norman Brody sings songs from...