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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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Mrs. Miriam Lowenbraun a'h
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Project Light: Promoting Kiddush Hashem
" Living Kiddush Hashem"a comprehensive guide to the mitzvah and mission of kiddush Hashem is available from Artscroll or at your local book store. Click Here to Order
Available for free download is the Sefer Mekadshei Shemecha Hamekutzar and 4 booklets of curriculum developed and distributed in conjunction with Zechor Yemos Olam of Torah Umesorah. These free downloads are available at www.kiddush-hashem.com
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The Shabbos Project is going international! This year it will take place on the 24-25 October, Parshat Noach. To bring The Shabbos Project to your city go to theshabbosproject.comClick Here to watch the official video
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On Wednesday and Thursday, February 19-20, AJOP, in conjunction with Ahavas Torah: The Scottsdale Torah Center hosted a 2 day conference for Shul Rabbanim of kiruv oriented shuls.
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 The 94%: Coming to Terms with Pew
An Article from eJewish Philanthropy
Now that the initial hysteria from Pew's Portrait of Jewish Americans has subsided, it's time to catch our breath and reflect on the insights and nuances of this comprehensive assessment of American Jewish life. Continue Reading
'PEW-ISH' Offers Broad(er) Way for Jewish EngagementAn Article from eJewish PhilanthropyPEW-ISH, an unusual new project to expand the conversation about Jewish identity, especially among unaffiliated Jews, will launch with a special dramatic production of 10 new plays on June 26 at the Loft at Judson Memorial Church in New York. Continue Reading
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 Sephardic Wave Rolling Into Manhattan
An Article from The Jewish Week
A member of a Jewish family that came to the United States from Morocco in 1958, attorney Marc Bengualid grew up with "a great deal of Sephardic culture at home." Continue Reading
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 Anthology of Religious Responses to the Murders of Eyal Yifrach, Gilad Shaar and Naftali Fraenkel
An Article from Ner Le'Elef
Jews around the world have been praying, performing acts of kindness, attending concerts and rallies, and even turning to social media and starting the hashtag #bringbackourboys, in hopes of seeing Eyal Yifrach, Gilad Shaar and Naftali Fraenkel return speedily and safely home. Continue ReadingThe Lost Gift of Life: Reflections on Gilead, Eyal and NaftaliAn Article from Ner Le'ElefThree years ago, on the very day when the American vice president was visiting Israel, the Israeli Ministry of the Interior made the mistake of announcing a stage of planning new houses in the Jerusalem neighborhood of Ramat Shlomo. Continue ReadingIsrael Reveals Names of Suspects in KidnappingAn Article from Israel i24 NewsIsraeli army has cleared for publication on Thursday that Marwan al-Qawasme, 29, and Amer abu Aisha, 33, Hamas activists from Hebron, who previously served time in Israeli prisons, are the main suspects in the kidnapping of Eyal Yifrah, Gil-Ad Shaer and Naftali Frenkel 14 days ago in the West Bank. Continue ReadingGive up trying to broker an Israeli-Palestinian accord, and focus instead on a comprehensive regional agreement, Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman told US Secretary of State John Kerry during a meeting Thursday in Paris. Continue ReadingTens of Thousands Rally in Solidarity with the Kidnapped Teens' FamiliesAn Article from The Jerusalem PostNearly two weeks since Naftali Fraenkel, Gil- Ad Shaer, and Eyal Yifrach disappeared after being abducted in the West Bank, tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv's Rabin Square on Sunday night in a show of unity and prayer, issuing a call for children to be left outside of the violence of the Mideast conflict. Continue ReadingSinging in Awed SilenceAn Article from The Times of IsraelJust last night ...We stood together with thousands upon thousands.
Singing, praying, hoping and crying. Continue Reading
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 Al-Qaida Splinter Declares New Islamic Caliphate
An Article from ABC
The al-Qaida breakaway group that has seized much of Syria and Iraq has formally declared the establishment of a new Islamic state, demanding allegiance from Muslims worldwide in a move that could further strain relations with other militant groups. Continue Reading
Jewish Leader Slams Attack on Elderly Man at German Rally for Kidnapped Teens
An Article from The Jerusalem Post
An 83-year-old German man was assaulted while participating in a rally last week in Hamburg to raise awareness for the three abducted Israeli yeshiva students. Continue Reading
France's Jews Elect New Chief Rabbi
An Article from Tablet
France's Jewish community has elected a new chief rabbi, JTA reports.
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British Jewish Group Sells London HQ for Nearly $10 Million An Article from JTA The Board of Deputies of British Jews sold its central London headquarters for nearly $10 million. Continue Reading Russian Jewish Billionaires Sing 'Hallelujah' (and Thank G-d It's Over) An Article from JTA If time really is money, then the song that producer Igor Sandler recorded on Tuesday at his Moscow studio not only will be the longest tune ever released, but may be among the costliest to make. Continue Reading In Polish City, a Wedding Celebrates Jewish Rediscovery and Revival An Article from JTA When Katka Reszke and Slawomir Grunberg tied the knot at the historic White Stork synagogue in this southwestern Polish city, they were determined that the occasion would be more than just a wedding. Continue Reading In Pictures: Indian Jews Keep Heritage Alive An Article from Al-Jazeera Although a sizeable number at its peak, the Jewish population in India has diminished drastically, leaving behind a miniscule minority who are trying to keep their traditions alive. Continue Reading Hanging on in Tunisia An Article from The New York Times On a recent Sabbath morning, just five men sat reciting prayers in the sanctuary of the Ghriba synagogue, the oldest synagogue in North Africa and the holiest place for the Orthodox Jews who live here on the resort island of Djerba. Continue Reading | |
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 Changing the Equation for Orthodox Women Studying Math and Science
An Article from Tablet
As a theoretical mathematician, Malka Schaps stands out as one of the few women in her academic field.
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UJA Holds Its First LGBTQ Conference
An Article from The Jewish Week
"I've turned gray waiting for UJA to make this conference," said Shelly Weiss, a longtime LGBTQ activist.
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Orthodox School Not Amused by Student's Raunchy 'America's Got Talent' Routine
An Article from JTA
Josh Orlian cracked up the judges on "America's Got Talent," but his Orthodox day school wasn't laughing.
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