American Associates of Ben-Gurion University honor $650 million fundraiser
South African-born Philip Gomperts had been working for American Associates of Ben-Gurion University (AABGU) of the Negev for several years when he asked a donor if she had any neighbors who might be willing...
Former 49er, current dad and doctor, goes to Jewish summer camp
Some nice Jewish boys become doctors. One nice Jewish boy became a doctor while also playing in the National Football League.
When campers at Ramah Sports Academy in Cheshire, Conn., visit the infirmary this summer,...
Redefining ‘Religious’ With Yuval David
When most of us hear the term “religious,” we think of sheitels, shtreimels, and what we can’t do on Shabbos, which is why most of us aren’t “religious” or “that religious.” However, Yuval David, an actor, filmmaker, and activist,...
Poll: Jewish Republican Lee Zeldin leads race for New York governor
U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.)—a rare Jewish Republican in Congress—is narrowly leading in New York’s gubernatorial race, according to one polling agency.
The poll conducted by the Trafalgar Group from Oct. 27-31 found that Zeldin would...
90 Ukrainian Jewish refugees come home to Israel
Ninety Ukrainian Jewish refugees arrived in Israel on Wednesday to begin a new chapter of their lives, on a chartered flight made possible by the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ).
The group joined...
Madonna due to visit Israel this week
Kabbalah enthusiast Madonna is coming to Israel for the first time since taking the stage as an interval performer during the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv.
The international pop star, who unofficially adopted the Hebrew name...
That lonely Jewish seat on the Supreme Court
Here’s a joke: “A Jew, a black and a hispanic walk into a bar... association.... ”
It’s not really a joke, but rather a colorful way of describing the composition of liberal Justices on the U.S....
US Postal Service releases stamp honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The US Postal Service (USPS) released postage stamps on Monday featuring the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
The “Forever” stamp, which covers the cost of mailing a first-class letter at a set price no matter...
Epsteins donate $1 million to UC San Diego
Daniel and Phyllis Epstein’s move to La Jolla in 1986 started them on a path to becoming loyal advocates and supporters for their neighbor, the University of California San Diego.
“UC San Diego is so...
130,000 Sephardic Jews file citizenship applications in Spain ahead of deadline
A total of 130,000 applications for Spanish citizenship were submitted by descendants of Spanish Jews expelled from the country in 1492, the Spanish Justice Ministry said on Tuesday, which was the deadline for applications.
Jews living in...