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Tag: American Jewish World Service

0 Communities Leadership

American Jewish World Service to lay off 10% of staff and exit 6 countries where it has provided aid

Luke Tress in Forward · 4 Mar

The American Jewish World Service (AJWS), a prominent Jewish international aid organization, is planning to lay off 10% of its staff and exit 6 countries due to a decrease in donor support.

0 Ethics Politics

In turbulent times, we must keep fighting for human rights

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy · 8 Dec 2023

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations in 1948, remains an important document that sets out the ideals of human dignity and fundamental freedoms.

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I'm a Jewish gay man who resisted apartheid. LGBTQ rights in the U.S. are slipping away from us.

Nora Berman in Forward · 1 Jun 2022

In this article, the author reflects on the current state of LGBTQ rights in the U.S. and the need to continue fighting for equality.

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Heroes and Villains: Ep. 303

Unorthodox · 27 Jan 2022

In this episode of Unorthodox, Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker of Temple Beth Israel in Colleyville, TX, shares his experience of being held hostage during a Shabbat service.

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Winners and Losers: Ep. 271

Unorthodox · 22 Apr 2021

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss various topics including Andrew Cuomo's Jewish tree houses and Israel's wild boars.

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Star Treatment: Ep 269

Unorthodox · 8 Apr 2021

This episode of Unorthodox features interviews with Israeli actress and activist Noa Tishby, who discusses her book "Israel: a Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth" and her experiences in bringing the Israeli show In Treatment to American audiences.

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Primary Sources: Ep. 259

Unorthodox · 21 Jan 2021

In episode 259 of the Unorthodox podcast, hosts interview Jamie Stelter and Brian Stelter, who discuss their experiences of filming their TV appearances from their apartment during the pandemic, their involvement in Challah Club, and their love for Shabbat.

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Q’ing Up: Ep. 258

Unorthodox · 14 Jan 2021

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts interview Mike Rothschild, a researcher and debunker of conspiracy theories, specifically focusing on the QAnon conspiracy theory.

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Shalom, 2020: Ep. 256

Unorthodox · 31 Dec 2020

In this episode of Unorthodox, the focus is on the Jewish New Year.

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Get Together: Ep. 249

Unorthodox · 2 Nov 2020

In this episode, the hosts interview Eve Barlow, a Scottish music journalist, about her recent article addressing anti-Semitism in America and abroad.

0 Holocaust Ethics

Our Jewish Responsibility To Help The Rohingya

Forward · 2 Nov 2017

Robert Bank, President and CEO of American Jewish World Service, highlights the urgent Jewish responsibility to aid the persecuted Rohingya people, drawing parallels to Jewish historical persecution.

0 Leadership

Ruth Messinger, Jewish Madonna of Human Rights

Forward · 15 Oct 2015

Ruth Messinger, known as the "Jewish Madonna of human rights," has played a significant role in mobilizing the American Jewish community through the American Jewish World Service (AJWS) to address crises like the Darfur genocide.

0 Gender/Identity Communities

Why Ruth Messinger’s Granddaughter Is Also Her Roommate

Forward · 5 May 2014

Ruth Messinger and her granddaughter, Francesca Sternfeld, share a home in New York City, finding joy and support in their intergenerational living arrangement.