What are visiting world leaders asked to do when they pay a visit to Beit HaNassi? [Mark D. Zimmerman]
Jewish Trivia Quiz: Presidential Residences Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Mark D. Zimmerman, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Trivia, Humor & Satire
More than 100,000 survivors, with an average age of 88, receive this assistance through the Claims Conference, funded by Germany, and provided by Jewish social service agencies in the United States and around the world and the National Health Service in Israel. [Press Release]
Germany, Claims Conference Budget Nearly $1B for Holocaust Survivors Read More »
Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, USA
Bar-Ilan University has become Israel’s second-largest research university, according to new data released by the Central Bureau of Statistics 2025 Higher Education Report. The university has surpassed the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and now ranks after Tel Aviv University. [Press Release]
Bar-Ilan University Climbs to 2nd Ranked Israeli Research Center Read More »
Israel, Science, Medicine, & Education
It is also important to learn where teen-agers this young get these ideas about Jews and decide to punish the Jewish children for Israel’s perceived policies. [Bruce S. Ticker]
How Would Candidates Respond to Teens Attacking Jewish Children? Read More »
Bruce Ticker, Israel, Jewish History, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
“…hearing loss is the most common sensory impairment worldwide, with over half of congenital cases caused by genetic factors. In this study, we aimed to investigate an effective gene therapy for these cases using an approach that has not been applied in this context before.” [Press Release]
Gene Therapy Devised for Inner Ear Disorders Read More »
Israel, Press Release, Science, Medicine, & Education
Founded on the initiative of former captives and families of hostages, the organization is built on the understanding that “being a hostage family is forever.” [Press Release]
‘255’ Captives and Their Families Now Have a Formal Organization Read More »
Israel, Jewish History, Press Release
Setsuzo Kotsuji, a Japanese scholar, university professor, and Japanese government official, … helped save thousands of Jewish refugees fleeing Nazi and Japanese persecution. [Rabbi Dr. Israel Drazin]
‘Kotsuji’s Gift’ Tells of a Japanese Man’s Fight to Save Jewish Lives Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Holocaust, International, Israel, Israel Drazin-Rabbi Dr., Jewish History, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Before the creation of the State of Israel, Jews were accused of not having their own land, of being strangers, rootless, parasites, and living only at the expense of other countries and peoples. After the creation of the State of Israel, they are accused of having a home of their own. And although this home is located on land that, according to the Bible, belongs to the Jewish people, they are called “colonizers,” “occupiers,” and “oppressors.” [Alex Gordon]
‘Secondary Antisemitism’ Blames Jews for Making Others Feel Guilty about the Holocaust Read More »
Alex Gordon, International, Israel, Jewish History, Lifestyles, Opinion, Staff and Bylined Contributors
For the first time, seven new federations will be represented at the Congress: Paraguay, Ecuador, Uganda, Serbia, Belarus, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan — expanding Zionist participation to additional communities around the world. At the conclusion of the Congress, Moldova and Latvia will also join the movement as new member federations. [Press Release]
Over 1,400 Delegates, Alternates to attend World Zionist Congress Read More »
International, Israel, Jewish History, Press Release
The Hamas killers and gang-rapists were following closely in the footsteps of those who have been torturing and murdering Jews around the world since medieval times. [Rafael Medoff]
Centuries of Antisemitic Indoctrination Led to October 7 Massacre Read More »
Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, News Media, USA
The bucolic atmosphere of the village, the charm of the setting and the beauty of the music all combine to make us look forward to our Saturday morning treat with eager expectation. [Dorothea Shefer-Vanson]
Ein Kerem: A Little Piece of Heaven Read More »
Dorothea Shefer-Vanson, Israel, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food
In this book, written for children 4 to 8 years old, a young girl, Gali, believes the henna tradition is “silly” and old-fashioned. She is more impressed that at the wedding itself, she will be a flower girl – a more modern tradition. [Donald H. Harrison]
Yemenite Henna Ceremony Depicted in Children’s Book Read More »
Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Middle East, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Thanks to contributions to our Israel Emergency Fund, hope and resilience continue to take root in Sha’ar HaNegev and across Israel. I want to share how your generosity has been put to work as Israel rebuilds, recovers, and looks toward a stronger future. [Heidi Gantwerk]
Some Projects Jewish Federation Supports in Sha’ar HaNegev, Israel Read More »
California, Heidi Gantwerk, Israel, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Following intermission, conductor Gemma New returned to lead the SDSO in Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony. The four-movement work was inspired by Mendelssohn’s nine-month visit to Italy at the age of 21. The music is full of sunshine, opening with a happy theme in the violins. [Eileen Wingard]
New Zealand Conductor Leads San Diego Symphony Orchestra in Joyful Concert Read More »
Eileen Wingard, International, Israel, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors