Tag: Jewish Federation

The article discusses the evolving landscape of Jewish philanthropy and the importance of continued support for Israel's security and well-being, despite its economic growth.
The text recounts the experiences of the author's grandmother and family during and after World War II, detailing the chaos and challenges they faced living in a communal apartment in Moscow.
A controversial cartoon by artist Jason Yungbluth depicting Jewish Federation officials in a negative light sparked a debate in Rochester, New York, over antisemitism and political criticism of Israel.
The recent terrorist attack on Oct. 7 has reminded the Jewish community of the fragility of Jewish life, leading to an increase in antisemitism and hate crimes.
The text discusses recent incidents of anti-Semitism and the challenges faced by Jewish community organizations, particularly in the context of universities and the rise of anti-Israel sentiment.
Leni Reiss, longtime editor of Jewish News in Arizona, passed away at the age of 84.
The California Briefing report focuses on the recent attack on the Orthodox Jewish community in Los Angeles.
A string of incidents in Los Angeles, including a swastika display at LACMA and twin shootings in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood targeting Jewish individuals, culminated in an arrest.
In the aftermath of the fall of communism in 1989, Jewish communities in Soviet satellite states such as Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Romania, East Germany, and Bulgaria began to reclaim and revitalize Jewish life that had been suppressed under the regime.
The Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, exposed for funding the online blacklist Canary Mission targeting students critical of Israel, announced it will cease supporting the site after facing backlash.
The Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco has been revealed as a major donor to Canary Mission, a secretive website known for creating dossiers on college students critical of Israel, potentially harming their job prospects.
Scott Shay, a banker heavily involved in Jewish community work, noticed a lack of understanding about the concept of God among Jewish youth influenced by New Atheist writers like Dawkins and Harris.
The article discusses the challenges and limitations of social science research within the Orthodox Jewish community, focusing on two recent surveys on Modern Orthodox Jews.