Pilot program aims to increase informal Hebrew education at summer camp
The Jewish Agency for Israel has launched a pilot program to increase informal Hebrew education and raise awareness of the language at Jewish camps in the United States and France.
As part of the program,...
$3 million gift to support Jewish identity programs for public-school teens
Longtime Jewish communal leaders Avi and Becky Katz have established a multi-year, multi-million national initiative with NCSY, the flagship youth movement of the Orthodox Union, to support Jewish identity programs for public-school teenagers.
Their $3 million...
Thousands of Jews Across the World Participate in Shabbat Project
After more subdued celebrations in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the international Shabbat Project roared back to life last weekend with record-setting participation in the initiative’s ninth year, holding 1,166 citywide “unity events”...
Citizens of 100 countries join Shabbat Project, show solidarity with Israel
Earlier this month, Jews in more than 1,500 cities in 100 countries participated in an event in solidarity with Israel.
The gatherings on Nov. 3-4 were supposed to be the 10th anniversary of the International...
In wake of Poway, bipartisan legislation introduced to secure religious institutions
Bipartisan legislation was introduced in Congress on Friday to provide funding to religious institutions, including synagogues, to protect attendees from potential attacks.
Introduced by U.S. Sens. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), the Protecting...
Jewish group starts project to plant ‘Trees of Life’ in honor of synagogue victims
The Jewish organization United With Israel is inviting people to sponsor the planting of more than 20 different fruit trees in Israel in memory of the 12 victims of the synagogue shootings in Pittsburgh and Poway,...
American Jewish University Awarded Reimagine Grant by Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles
Today, American Jewish University (AJU) announced that its new program, the Jewish Education Excellence Project: Supporting Teachers for Healthy Schools, has received a generous grant from the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation).
The...
JWed Acquires SuperTova.com
Finding a sincere and trustworthy dating service in the Jewish community can be ever-more challenging in today’s climate. Swiping apps often emphasize dating for superficial reasons, and it can devalue relationships over time.
This is...
Transmitting the torch: March of Living inspires new generation as survivors fade away
The 34th International March of the Living featured religious figures and political leaders, including Polish President Andrzej Duda, who made a surprise, last-minute decision to join. They walked alongside a large Israeli delegation from...
Biblical prophecy unfolds as two brothers reunite
The months leading up to Hamas's Oct. 7 massacre and the ensuing war were characterized by bitter internal conflict that challenged the image of Israel's internal stability: Reservists threatened to refuse orders, high-tech heroes...