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RABBINIC AUTHORITIES
HaRav Shmuel Kamenetsky
HaRav Yaakov Perlow
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Rabbi Ilan Feldman
Atlanta, GA
Rabbi Yaacov Haber
Jerusalem, Israel
Mr. Richard Horowitz
Los Angeles, CA
Rabbi Yehoshua Karsh
Northbrook, IL
Dr. David Lieberman
Lakewood, NJ
Rabbi Yitzchok Lowenbraun
National Director
Rabbi Shlomo Porter
Baltimore, MD
Mr. Jeff Schachter Esq.
Passaic, NJ
Mr. Frank Storch
Baltimore, MD
HaRav Michel Twerski
Milwaukee, WI
Mr. Jerry Wolasky
Baltimore, MD
ADVISORY BOARD
Mr. Mark Bane
Lawrence, NY
Mr. Jonathan Beren
Denver, CO
Dr. Robert Edelman
Baltimore, MD
Rabbi Avraham Edelstein
Jerusalem, Israel
Dr. Michael J Elman
Baltimore, MD
Rabbi David Felsenthal
New York, NY
Mr. Howard Tzvi Friedman
Mr. Joseph Friedman
Olney, MD
Mr. Harvey Hecker
Toronto, ONT
Mr. Stephen Rosedale
Cincinnati, OH
Rabbi Simcha Scholar
Brooklyn, NY
Rabbi Dovid Refson
Jerusalem, Israel
Mr Gary Torgow
Detroit, MI
Rabbi Abraham Twerski, MD
Teaneck, NJ
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 Beyond Birthright: How Fortysomethings Can Cultivate Jewish Connections
An Article from eJewish Philanthropy
My 44-year-old eyes fastened on the title of Elicia Brown's column for The Jewish Week: "This Is Forty(something)," the headline announced. Continue Reading
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A Rabbi On a Mission to Inspire Young Jews Visiting Israel
An Article from United with Israel
Rabbi Eliyahu Ya'akov lives in Jerusalem's Old City, where he pursues his life's mission to inspire in young Diaspora Jews a deeper connection to Judaism and the State of Israel. Continue Reading
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Across multiple industries and sectors, experience and research indicates that when new processes and strategies are deployed, over 70% of them fail to achieve the desired outcomes. Continue Reading
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 Born in Jerusalem? Your US Passport Can't Say Israel
An Article from Tablet
The U.S. Court of Appeals invalidated a law that allowed American citizens born in Jerusalem-a population numbering around 50,000-to list Israel as their home country on their passports. Continue Reading
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 Rabbis Lau, Yosef Win Chief Rabbi Race
An Article from The Jewish Week
David Lau and Yitzchak Yosef, both sons of former Israeli chief rabbis, were elected Ashkenazi and Sephardi chief rabbi of Israel, respectively.
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Are Banks Responsible for Funding Hamas & Enabling Terror?
An Article from The Forward
Joshua Faudem was having drinks with friends at Mike's Place, a favorite of the English-speaking community on Tel Aviv's beach, when two suicide bombers entered and added the popular hangout to the list of Israeli venues that had fallen victim to second intifada terror attacks.
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John Kerry is Wasting His Time, and Ours
An Article from The Forward
To what can John Kerry's efforts to restart the Israeli-Palestinian "peace process" be likened? Continue Reading
Christians United for Israel: Halt Funding for Palestinians
An Article from JTA
More than 4,000 activists attending the annual Washington conference of Christians United for Israel cheered calls to stop funding for the Palestinians. Continue Reading
On Track With the New Jerusalem
An Article from The Jewish Week
Jerusalem's First Station one of the changing city's newest attractions, just turned 120 this year, but its smart new look, trendy shops and daily events have transformed it. Continue Reading
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 Chabad Emissary Shot in Russia
An Article from Ynet News
The emissary of Hasidic movement Chabad to the city of Derbent in the Republic of Dagestan, Russia, was shot by anonymous assailants on Wednesday night, sustaining serious wounds. Continue Reading Britain's Royal Baby Arrives at Jewish Hospital Wing
An Article from The Forward
When Kate Middleton gave birth to a baby boy, anxious to avoid hundreds of paparazzi camping outside, she almost certainly missed the plaque at the entraince, paying tribute to the private hospital wing's donor. Continue Reading
Novel on London's Orthodox Jewish Community Among Nominees for Man Booker Prize
An Article from Haaretz
A book about life in London's Jewish community is among the novels vying for this year's Man Booker Prize. Continue Reading
Rome Jews Warn Against Public 100th Birthday Celebration for Nazi Eric Priebke An Article from The Forward The president of Rome's Jewish community called on authorities to bar any public celebration of the 100th birthday of convicted Nazi war criminal Erich Priebke. Continue Reading In the UK: A Tale of Two Populations An Article from eJewish Philanthropy As part of the Institute for Jewish Policy Research's (JPR) work on the 2011 UK Census data, their third report, focusing on age and sex by religion, is now available. Continue Reading | |
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 The Scandal That Never Was
An Article from The Jewish Standard
There is a truth that keeps getting shunted aside in the ongoing cover-up scandal involving the Conference of Material Jewish Claims Against Germany. That truth is simply stated: There is no cover-up scandal.
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Matisyahu in Krakow
An Article from The Forward
In the sultry darkness of a summer night, a tall, skinny figure with close-cropped hair and a purple T-shirt threaded through a beer garden during Krakow's Jewish Culture Festival. Continue Reading
Looking for an Inclusive School or Shul? Check for The Rosh Pina Certification!
An Article from The Jewish Week
In a small community in Pittsburgh, starting in 1910, there was a shift in mindset. The Pittsburgh Blind Association started to teach people with visual impairment how to make brooms, an item found in every home, but rarely given much thought. Continue Reading
Ryan Braun's Jewiness An Article from JTA The news that "Hebrew Hammer" Ryan Braun has been suspended for using da juice while playing America's favorite pastime apparently has riled up the Jew haters. Continue Reading Visitors Day
An Article from eJewish Philanthropy
I have had the great honor and privilege to have visited 103 different camps across North America over the last 3 1/2 years. Continue Reading
Teaching Talmud with Technology An Article from Ner Le'Elef A while ago, I had a remarkable conversation with a remarkable teacher about the remarkable things he and his remarkable students are doing with remarkable tools. Can I tell you about it? Continue Reading |
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