The 38th World Zionist Congress (WZC) concluded with the largest American delegation ever as Jews representing a wide range of religious and political orientations gathered virtually to discuss …
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By Faygie Holt, JNS
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11/4/20
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The first Israeli SARS-CoV-2 vaccine was administered at Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer in Ramat Gan on Sunday to the first volunteer in a clinical trial. …
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11/4/20
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Israel welcomed its 16,000th oleh of the year, Simcha Brodsky (pictured), who made aliyah with Nefesh B’Nefesh along with 90 others last Tuesday.
The NBN flights included olim …
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11/4/20
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Mother and daughter DeeDee and Anna Wilkowski, of Hewlett, will be honored at a virtual AMIT event hosted by Shtisel star Ayelet Zurer and featuring appearances by Mayim Bialik and musical superstar …
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11/4/20
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Rachel’s Children Reclamation Foundation celebrated its 26th commemoration dinner for Rachel Imeinu’s yarzheit of 11 Mar Cheshvan, Oct. 25, at the Manhattan Beach Jewish Center. Flanking …
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10/28/20
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In May 2016, the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) gifted the world an opportunity to abandon subjective decisions of what qualifies as anti-Semitism. The IHRA, 31 nations …
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By Rhoda Smolow
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10/14/20
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The High Holidays is a time of deep spiritual reflection and introspection. This year, obviously, demands it even more. As I take stock of the year that was, several unusual occurrences stand out …
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By Russell F. Robinson
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9/23/20
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Israel is seeing a spike in aliyah, with more people interested in moving to the Jewish state compared to previous years. But with COVID-19 wreaking havoc across the world, it has become …
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By Israel Kasnett, JNS
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9/23/20
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Hundreds of synagogues have been shuttered for months. Jewish organizations are slashing budgets and staff. Jewish community centers, saddled with empty gyms and child care centers, have laid off …
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Analysis by Uriel Heilman, JTA
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9/3/20
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The Orthodox Union has appointed Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph of Lawrence as its executive vice president and chief operating officer. Rabbi Joseph will work alongside the OU’s recently appointed …
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7/9/20
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