Disabled young adults bring prayers to the Western Wall
The directorial staff of Shalva, an organization that provides transformative care for people with disabilities in Israel, is used to being called up about new ideas and projects. But when a friend of the...
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...
Herman Wouk, legendary writer of Jewish sagas and history, dies at age 103
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Herman Wouk died on May 17, just 10 days before his 104th birthday.
His literary agent, Amy Rennert, said he passed away in his sleep at his home in Palm Springs, Calif.,...
Three Americans break top 16 in International Youth Chidon HaTanach
It was a big biblical year for Americans.
Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School sophomore Jacob Colchamiro of Short Hills, N.J., placed second in the world at the International Chidon HaTanach (Bible Quiz), which took place...
Nationwide celebration of Israel to stress resilience, Jewish unity after synagogue shootings
Israelis, Israeli-Americans and supporters of Israel worldwide had circled May 8-9, as their occasion to celebrate the Jewish state’s 71st birthday. Indeed, this year’s Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israeli Independence Day) came and went with the...
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...
Jews of Hebron face off against Breaking the Silence over Eurovision tourists
Against the backdrop of the Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv, the radical pro-Palestinian group Breaking the Silence initiated its own form of competition this week, offering visitors to Israel guided tours of Hebron.
Israel’s...
Harvard satirical publication apologizes for sexualized Anne Frank bikini photo
The Harvard Lampoon, Harvard University’s student-run satirical newspaper, has apologized for publishing over the weekend a sexualized photo of Anne Frank in a bikini.
“Gone Before Her Time: Virtual Aging Technology Shows Us What Anne...
Prominent Jewish woman, 60, stabbed and critically injured in Sweden
A 60-year-old Jewish woman was stabbed and critically injured on Tuesday in Helsingborg, Sweden, where she is known to be a prominent member of the Jewish community.
Reports suggest the suspect, who is on the...
June 2 Friendship Walk to honor Lori Gilbert Kaye, z”l
Friendship Circle is an internationally recognized organization providing life-changing opportunities for individuals with disabilities and for the youth and adult volunteers. Local volunteers provide social opportunities for people living with developmental disabilities which enhances...