“The COVID-19 pandemic created a unique set of challenges for Jews, Jewish families, and Jewish communal organizations. With in-person gathering on pause, Jewish organizations had to get creative to provide opportunities for engagement in High Holiday services and other programming...
In his YouTube special, Know Your Audience, Modi solidifies himself as the former; wielding his unique blend of observational comedy and hilarious insights to shine a light on an often-insular community. Having performed for Jewish organizations and causes all over the globe, Modi’s unique ...
In recent years, numerous efforts have been made to address the stigma in the Orthodox community, where the fear of harming marriage prospects has drawn a curtain of secrecy around those suffering from mental illness. Marvin Winkler, an Orthodox mental health practitioner, wrote in 1977: “The f...
During the visit, the Deputy Chief of the General Staff met with the commanders and soldiers of the Paratroopers Brigade, the Yahalom Unit, the 7th Brigade and the ISA that participated in the operation to rescue the bodies of the hostages in the Khan Yunis area, in the southern Gaza Strip...
Dancers led by choreographer Sasha Rudoy were happy to be a part of48th ANNUAL CELEBRATE ISRAEL PARADE 2012, the world's largest gathering in a non-partisan show of solidarity with the land and people of Israel with over 30,000 marchers representing many Jewish organizations and hundreds of ...
The directory of Jewish community organizations in Augusta Georgia. Adas Yeshurun Synagogue 935 Johns Road Augusta, GA 30904 706-733-9491 adasyeshurun@knology.net Adas Yeshurun Synagogue fosters commitment to the tenets of Conservative Judaism, encouraging participation of all members in the obse...
1. The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) and former staff members at its predecessor organizations (United Jewish Communities and Council of Jewish Federations), Jim Schwartz, Jeffrey Scheckner, and Barry Kosmin, who authored the AJYB US Jewish population chapters from 1986 to 2003. Some...
“In the end, no one should discount Chabad’s impact on the American and global Jewish scene,” the Jewish studies professor Steven Windmuellerhas written. “It represents a unique and significant presence. At best, organizations may seek to emulate certain elements associated with Chabad’s met...
Primarily playing as a catcher and occasional first baseman, Lavarnway's keen understanding of pitching staffs and timely offensive contributions have made him a valuable asset for multiple organizations. As an accomplished Jewish backstop, Lavarnway's impact on the sport continues to grow. 45 19 ...
“With the Presidents of the Major American Jewish Organizations pressing the compliant US Congress to declare “anti-Zionism” as a form of “anti-Semitism” and “opposition to Israel’s policies” as amounting to “support for terrorism”, thus criminalizing Americans critical of Israel, another...