Nefesh B'nefesh

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Mamdani draws lines around how Jews should use ‘sacred spaces’

Arno Rosenfeld in Forward · 3 Dec

The article explores the controversy surrounding protests at Park East Synagogue in Manhattan, which hosted an event promoting aliyah facilitated by Nefesh B'Nefesh, an organization supported by the Israeli government.

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What does Mamdani's response to synagogue protests mean for Jews? No one will like the answer.

Joel Swanson in Forward · 25 Nov

Joel Swanson explores the nuanced response of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to the protests against an Israeli immigration event at Park East Synagogue.

0 Antisemitism Communities

NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch apologizes for allowing ‘turmoil’ outside synagogue

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 24 Nov

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch has publicly apologized to the Park East Synagogue congregation for the police's inadequate response during a recent pro-Palestinian protest outside the synagogue.

0 Communities Politics

The dangerous logic behind Mamdani’s synagogue critique

eJewishPhilanthropy · 24 Nov

Rabba Daphne Lazar Price, executive director of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance, critiques Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdanis' stance on a recent Nefesh B'Nefesh event at Park East Synagogue, arguing that his criticism undermines the sanctity of Jewish communal spaces.

0 Antisemitism Politics

'We Need To Make Them Scared'

Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 23 Nov

The article reflects on a recent anti-Zionist protest outside New York City's Park East Synagogue and the controversial response from mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.

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After protest outside Manhattan synagogue, Mamdani says Israel immigration event misused ‘sacred space’

Joseph Strauss in JTA · 20 Nov

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani faces criticism following a protest against a pro-Israel immigration event at the Park East Synagogue.

0 Communities Israel

By the thousands, IDF Lone Soldiers find support and services at unique Tel Aviv Errands Day

Shanna Fuld in JTA · 18 Nov

In a remarkable show of support, over 4,000 IDF Lone Soldiers participated in a recent "Yom Siddurim" (Errands Day) event in Tel Aviv, organized by the Friends of the IDF-Nefesh B'Nefesh Lone Soldiers Program.

0 Israel History

The Cost of Having a Jewish State — And the Cost of Not

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 28 Apr

This piece explores the profound duality of Israel's national days of mourning, Yom HaShoah and Yom HaZikaron, which embody the costs associated with not having and having a Jewish state, respectively.

0 Communities Israel

How one Washington-area day school saw a surge of recruits in Israel’s military since Oct. 7

Rimonne Zakheim in JTA · 16 Apr

The Berman Hebrew Academy in Aspen Hill, Maryland, has witnessed a significant number of its graduates enlist in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) following the October 7, 2023, outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas.

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The Appeal of Making Aliyah in the Shadow of October 7

Maayan Hoffman in Hadassah · 30 Aug 2024

The article explores the motivations and experiences of Jews making aliyah, the immigration of Jews from the diaspora to Israel, particularly following the October 7th Hamas attack.

0 Israel Antisemitism

After Israel plunged into war, these Jews moved there anyway

Deborah Danan in JTA · 22 Dec 2023

Despite the ongoing crisis and war in Israel, thousands of Jews from various countries have chosen to move to Israel, also known as making aliyah.

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Making Aliyah in a Time of War

Steve Lipman in Jewish Action · 3 Dec 2023

Despite the ongoing war in Gaza, Ben Katz and his wife, Michele, proceeded with their plans to make aliyah (immigrate to Israel) from Cleveland.

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The How and Why of Moving to Israel [Zionism 4/4]

18forty · 15 May 2023

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, guests discuss the practical aspects of moving to Israel, known as aliyah.

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The How and Why of Moving to Israel [Zionism 4/4]

18forty · 15 May 2023

This podcast episode explores the practical factors involved in moving to Israel, known as aliyah.

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