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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
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Rav Mendel Weinbach zt"l had a tremendous impact on Klal Yisrael. As a Founder and Rosh Yeshiva of Ohr Somayach, he was one of the pioneers of the kiruv movement, a man who successfully dedicated his entire life to educating his fellow Jew.
To commemorate his first yahrtzeit, Ohr Somayach has published a tribute book. Available for free download this volume is an opportunity for you to gain an understanding of who Rav Weinbach zt"l was and what he meant to all who had the merit to know him and interact with him.Click Here to Download the Tribute Book
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  9 Ways to Ensure Your Organization Makes an Impact in 2014
An Article from Ner Le'Elef
Every encounter with a kiruv organization director ends with a discussion of "resources". Continue Reading
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 Israeli Immigrants Play Growing Role in American Jewish Community
An Article from The Forward
When a group of Israelis living in the Riverdale section of the Bronx tried to organize a community bonfire to celebrate the holiday of Lag B'Omer three years ago, the first response they encountered was surprise at the custom, largely unknown to American Jews.
$3 Million Bequest to Merged Florida Synagogue Spurs Legal SpatAn Article from The Chronicle of PhilanthropyTwo national Jewish groups are fighting for a bigger share of $3-million left to a South Florida synagogue that has united with another house of worship since the donor's death, according to the Sun Sentinel of Fort Lauderdale. Continue ReadingIs There A Need for Both BBYO and NFTY?An Article from eJewish Philanthropy
Former Jewish youth organization participants are significantly more likely than those who did not participate in youth organizations to marry someone Jewish, have close Jewish friends, belong to a synagogue, find being Jewish very important, and have an attachment to Israel. Continue Reading
At 100, Pelham Shul Hangs OnAn Article from The Jewish Week
"A religious Jew moves into a neighborhood, the first question is 'Where's the shul?' You're in the shul more than anywhere else," says Meir Zaibel, a congregant of Congregation Sons of Israel. Continue Reading
Eric Fingerhut, New Hillel Chief, Finds Himself in Firing Lane on IsraelAn Article from The Forward"We welcome every student. We love them. We embrace them." So said Eric Fingerhut, who just four months into his job as president and CEO of Hillel International is embroiled in a debate about how far Jewish students can push the limits of Israel discussion from within the Hillel tent. Continue Reading
Obama Officials Urge Jewish Groups Not to Back New Iran SanctionsAn Article from The ForwardTwo top Obama administration officials urged Jewish groups not to back new Iran sanctions, calling them "dangerous." Continue Reading As the Jewish Community Goes Gray, Synagogues Adapt to Serve Older CongregantsAn Article from TabletThe Jewish community in America is going gray-even more quickly than the rest of the country. Continue ReadingSyrian Jewish Community Puts Down Roots on the Upper East SideAn Article fromDNAInfoPrime Butcher and Baker on the Upper East Side stocks many classic European-Jewish treats including pastrami, kugel and rugelach. Continue Reading |
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 How Albania Saved Jews
An Article from Yated
It's a heartwarming, little-known story that took place in one of humanity's darkest hours. For 50 years, it lay buried in the hearts of the survivors and their rescuers, while a repressive Communist regime that seized power in Albania at the end of World War II sealed the country off from the outside world. Continue Reading
Amsterdam Felafel Joint Takes Tripping Israelis for a Non-Kosher Ride
An Article from JTA
By the time they end up at Baba's Grillroom in central Amsterdam, Israeli tourists tend to be somewhat distracted. Continue Reading
Plan to Open Another Holocaust Museum in Budapest Faces Criticism-From Jews
An Article from Tablet
The Hungarian author György Konrád is arguably one of the best-known child survivors of the Holocaust. Continue Reading
Morocco Jews Pray for Rain at King's Request An Article from JTA At the request of the king, prayers for rain were held at synagogues throughout Morocco. Continue Reading | |
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 The Graduate, at 84 Years Old
An Article from Aish.com
When people reach that vulnerable age of retirement, they usually think of making that move to warmer climates, traveling to exotic places, pursuing tennis, or taking that creative part-time job.
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Aggravated Journalism
An Article from Rabbi Avi Shafran
Hella Winston was surprised that her name appeared at the bottom of the recent New York Post report about the murder of Brooklyn businessman Menachem Stark, indicating her "additional reporting" to the story.
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The Flipped Beit Medrash
An Article from Ner Le'Elef
For centuries, the primary method of learning in the Beit Midrash has been chavruta, cooperative learning, followed by shiur, whole classroom discussion and discourse. Continue Reading
Mercava Platform Touting Itself as Future of Jewish Education An Article from JTA
An Israel-based nonprofit boasts staff and board members from brand-name companies like Facebook and Disney. Its splashy fundraising video promises a customizable online platform for Jewish learning with a comprehensive digital library of Judaic texts featuring translations, links to related sources, maps and videos. Continue Reading
JTA and MyJewishLearning Announce Intention to Merge
An Article from JTA
The Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA) and MyJewishLearning (MJL) announced their intention to merge the two organizations.
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Two World Wars Face Major Milestones in 2014 An Article from The Forward 2014 marks both the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I and the 75th anniversary of the start of World War II. Continue Reading AEPi Becomes Member of Conference of Presidents An Article from JTA The Jewish fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi has become a member of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. |
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