Tag: Jewish Community

In the podcast episode "Pittsburgh, One Year Later: Ep. 201," Unorthodox reflects on the first anniversary of the Tree of Life shooting in Pittsburgh.
Israel's baseball team achieved a remarkable victory, securing a spot as an early qualifier for the 2020 Olympics against all odds, showcasing a true Hebrew miracle.
The article emphasizes the importance of unity and solidarity within the Jewish community in the face of rising anti-Semitic violence.
The author reflects on her evolving relationship with Rosh Hashanah, transitioning from synagogue celebrations to finding spiritual connection in nature, specifically with aspen trees.
Interfaith couples often face challenges during Jewish holidays like the High Holidays, with Jewish partners sometimes experiencing difficulties similar to non-Jewish partners during Christmas.
Simon Rawidowicz's essay "Israel: The Ever-Dying People" reflects on the Jewish historical tendency to fear disappearing while paradoxically surviving.
In the face of New York State's attempts to impose strict educational regulations on private and religious schools, a history lesson from 80 years ago resurfaces, reminding of previous challenges.
The text reminisces about the glory days of a yeshiva high school basketball team, particularly focusing on a standout player named Benny Baron and the camaraderie among the team members.
The tragic suicide of South African teen Adam Seef during an Israel tour program has highlighted the mental health struggles faced by gap year participants, particularly related to identity and sexuality.
The text discusses the history of the Jewish community in Ethiopia dating back to around 500 CE when nearly a million Jews lived in over 500 villages in northern Ethiopia.
Harriet Schleifer became the first female president of AJC, sharing her vision for the organization's future, succeeding John Shapiro.
The CJN office is taking a short summer vacation, so the Canadian Jewish Shmooze and Menschwarmers will be on a break for a couple of weeks.
Mark Oppenheimer appeared as a guest on Slate's Trumpcast to discuss Trump and the Jewish community.
In "The Open-Door Policy" by Robert H. Mnookin, the author addresses the contentious topic of intermarriage and its implications for Jewish communal life in America.
The text discusses the author's experiences visiting Yemen in the 1980s, particularly focusing on documenting the lives of the Jewish communities there through photography.
The article discusses the Shabbat experience for Jewish singles, focusing on the challenges and strategies for navigating Shabbat observance without a family unit.
This piece shares two scenarios where individuals, Rebecca and Baruch, are faced with insensitivity from others regarding their personal struggles - Rebecca with infertility and Baruch with unemployment.
Professor Deborah Lipstadt's book, "Antisemitism: Here and Now," addresses the global rise of antisemitism, particularly in the United States, prompting concern within the Jewish community.
Amidst rising anti-Semitism and a decline in Jewish literacy, the issue of conversion has become a contentious topic among Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox Jews in the United States and Israel.
At the AJC Global Forum 2019, British Members of Parliament Joan Ryan and Ian Austin discussed the issue of anti-Semitism within the UK Labour Party, emphasizing their efforts to combat this pervasive problem.
Sephardic food holds a central place in the community, connecting people to their heritage through traditional recipes shared among family and friends.
Hannah Rosenthal, former U.S. State Department Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, recently participated in an AJC Passport live show in Atlanta, marking 75 years since AJC's Atlanta office was established.
A campus controversy at Stanford University involving political cartoons by Jewish artist Eli Valley, provocative imagery, and an anti-Semitic incident with Nazi-era propaganda escalated to national attention.
A recent study comparing Canadian Jews to their American counterparts reveals that Canadian Jews are thriving due to lower intermarriage rates, higher participation in Jewish institutions, stronger religious identities, and deeper connections with Israel.
A mother reflects on taking her daughter to synagogue in the wake of increased security measures following the Tree of Life shooting.