Imagine season-long communal residences where families could book recurring weeks or weekends throughout the year, creating consistent community rather than one-off vacations.
“Especially after October 7, I think everyone clung on to whatever piece of the Jewish community they could,” said a Birthright participant.
Following a ceasefire in Lebanon, One Heart organization has already mobilized over 5,000 volunteers to carry out aid missions in the North and prepare for the return of displaced residents.
Schechter Queens has voted to rename itself, completely dropping the appellation associated with what was once the largest Jewish denomination in the US. It will be known as Queens Hebrew Academy.
President-elect Donald Trump has yet to announce if he'll fill Greenspan's role upon returning to the White House.
The story of Hanukkah – a small group of Jews resisting assimilation and foreign domination – resonates deeply with the challenges faced by Jews in the Diaspora.
In my 30-plus years of facilitating public Hanukkah menorah lightings in Columbus, Ohio, I have seen their impact on people from all backgrounds and levels of religious observance.
There were 31,000 immigrants in 2024 alone, from approximately 100 different countries.
Noa Tishby and Gwyneth Paltrow reflected on connections to Judaism, with Paltrow expressing her gratitude for being able to grow up with different faiths.
Global Glow underscores the special connection between Israel and the Diaspora. This connection is a source of light and building the Jewish people’s strength.
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