Tag: Jewish Community

Daniella Levine Cava made history as the first Jewish and first woman mayor of Miami-Dade County.
The American Jewish community is divided over the definition of antisemitism adopted by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), which includes examples that equate criticism of Israel to antisemitism.
The Jews of Color Initiative, in collaboration with a research team from Stanford University, has launched a new survey called "Count Me In" to gather data and stories about Jews of color in America.
The author expresses their dislike and confusion towards the book of Psalms, even as it gains popularity during the pandemic.
Jon Ossoff, a 33-year-old documentary film producer, is on the verge of potentially winning a U.S. Senate seat, which would have significant implications in a region historically plagued by antisemitism.
In his article "The Synagogue after Corona: From Crisis to Opportunity," Judah Kerbel explores the impact of COVID-19 on synagogue life and the potential changes it may bring.
The article discusses how for centuries, the Jewish experience has been defined by a sense of vulnerability due to the threat of antisemitic persecution.
The Yiddish community in Melbourne, Australia has thrived during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Kadimah Yiddish Theatre creating Shakespeare monologues in Yiddish and Yiddish language classes seeing increased attendance.
The podcast discusses the communal turmoil in Vilna during the 1760s, focusing on the conflict between Rabbi Shmuel ben Avigdor and the Kahal.
Experts believe that President-elect Joe Biden should respond to the rising antisemitism of the past four years by using his platform to push back against discrimination.
"Puppy for Hanukkah," the popular Hanukkah song by Daveed Diggs, was not only intended to be a catchy tune but also aimed to promote Jewish inclusivity.
Maria Elvira Salazar, a former TV journalist, unexpectedly won the recent election in Florida's 27th congressional district, defeating incumbent Rep. Donna Shalala.
This article reflects on two different stages of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks' life and the impact he had.
Mondaire Jones, the newly elected Democratic representative from New York's 17th congressional district, discusses his swift rise in politics and his role as a freshman representative to the House leadership.
Rabbi Joseph Karasick, former president of the Orthodox Union (OU), passed away at the age of ninety-eight.
Rabbi Joseph Karasick, a prominent figure in American Orthodoxy, recently passed away.
The OU's Center for Communal Research (CCR) launched The Shidduch Crises research project to address questions about the shidduch crisis, such as its origins and the qualities of a good match.
The two perspectives on tefillah discussed in these articles focus on the importance of connection and personal growth in prayer.
The author reflects on their ideal synagogue, which is characterized by solitude and minimal distractions.
The author reflects on their personal experience with the power of prayer (tefillah) during a serious illness.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of young adults, with increased rates of depression and anxiety.
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, former chief rabbi of the United Kingdom, passed away at the age of 72.
The Viennese Jewish community was placed on lockdown after a shooting spree near the main synagogue in Vienna that killed at least four people and injured 15.
A shooting near the Seitenstettengasse synagogue in Vienna has resulted in at least one fatality and multiple injuries.
President Trump's four years in office have been marked by significant events such as the coronavirus pandemic, economic downturn, impeachment, and controversial decisions affecting American Jews.