I assumed Shabbat was a noun, a day, a box on the calendar, something you observe with candlelight and delicious food while still answering emails. How did I not know that Shabbat is a verb? [Betzy Lynch]
An apology to a Shabbat Soul Read More »
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For example: Beth Jacob Congregation announces its “British Purim Invasion” at 4 p.m., Tuesday, March 3. The event will include horse-drawn queen’s carriage rides, professional portraits, scavenger hunt, bounce castle, Megillah reading, fish and chips shoppe, pub food including shepherd’s pie, bangers, and mash, tearoom, gin cocktails, and scones. [Cailin Acosta]
Congregations, schools, plan unique Purim programs Read More »
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I have spent my life writing Holocaust books, curriculum, articles and teaching Holocaust studies but soon the survivors will be gone, and the revisionists will go to work with vigor. [Rabbi Dr. Bernhard Rosenberg]
What is the future of Holocaust memory? Read More »
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Peter Salovey (February 21, 1958) is an American social psychologist and former academic administrator. He served as the 23rd president of Yale University from 2013 to 2024. He previously served as provost of Yale University from 2008 to 2013, dean of Yale College from 2004 to 2008, and dean of Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences from 2003 to 2004.
Today’s Jewish Birthday: Peter Salovey Read More »
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“AJC and CRIF are focused on shaping a future in which Jews are safe and thriving,” said AJC CEO Ted Deutch. “By formalizing our collaboration, we are strengthening our ability to act together to confront antisemitism and defend democratic values at a moment when Jewish communities are under threat.” [Press Release]
Jewish defense organizations in U.S., France form partnership Read More »
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First introduced in 2023, the Blue Square has emerged as a powerful symbol for demonstrating allyship, ensuring that people around the world can show kindness and support to the Jewish community. [Press Release]
ADL to promote ‘Blue Square’ symbol to fight antisemitism Read More »
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In recent days, the U.S. deployed the largest military build-up in the Middle East since the invasion that launched the Iraq War in March 2003. This extraordinary naval and aerial deployment suggests a full-scale attack on Iran could be imminent. [Halie Soifer]
Many questions remain about Trump’s Iran moves Read More »
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We have the ability to create a container for our collective soul and our physical existence, which has been under attack. We are trying to build our own places of safety, a Mishkan, here in the United States of America. And it is hard. [Barrett Holman Leak]
Contemporary Torah: Building belonging and creating sanctuary Read More »
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DOJ hasn’t even listened to many of the survivors, despite their efforts to give victim testimony and critical information. When my colleague asked the survivors in the room to stand and raise their hands if they had been ignored by the Justice Department, every single one of them did. [Sara Jacobs]
Congresswoman Jacobs: DOJ is engaged in an Epstein coverup Read More »
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J7 Large Jewish Communities Task Force on Antisemitism—representing the Jewish communities of Argentina, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States— expressed its support for the call by numerous governments calling on Albanese to resign. [Press Release]
International Jewish group demands Francesca Albanese resign her U.N. post Read More »
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The president – our president, that is – tore into Herzog, who has held off on the pardon request. “The people of Israel should really shame him,” Trump told reporters at the White House, The New York Times reported. [Bruce S. Ticker]
The law and Donald Trump: Twisting it in America, then Israel Read More »
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Thousands of individuals across the United States, Canada, Israel, and around the world will unite at private residences, synagogues, and community centers on April 24, 2026, for “Shabbat for Israel,” a coordinated series of intimate Shabbat dinners hosted in honor of Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day. [Press Release]
Jews around the world to celebrate ‘Shabbat for Israel’ April 24 Read More »
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From October 6 to October 7—a documentary chronicling the life of Major General (Res.) Doron Almog, Chairman of the Executive at The Jewish Agency for Israel—made its international premiere Feb. 15 during the 37th Israel Film Festival in Beverly Hills. (Press Release)
Documentary about life of Doron Almog premieres Read More »
California, Israel, Jewish History, Press Release, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, USAWhile the previous episodes laid the groundwork of shared trauma and early 20th-century labor solidarity, Episode 3 dives headlong into the 1960s—the decade where the “interwoven” threads of these two communities were pulled to their absolute tension and breaking point. [Barrett Holman Leak]
Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History, part 3 ‘Grand Alliance’ Read More »
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