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0 Politics Holidays

Is this hotel Elul-washing? A rabbi blows the whistle on Qatari High Holiday hosts

Louis Keene in Forward · 16 Sep

Rabbi Pini Dunner from Young Israel of North Beverly Hills is protesting the holding of High Holiday services at the Maybourne, a luxury hotel owned by Qatari royals, citing Qatar’s support for Hamas as the reason.

0 Communities Leadership

Modeling Leadership in Memphis: Noam and Dr. Deena Davidovics

Rachel Schwartzberg in Jewish Action · 15 Sep

Noam and Dr. Deena Davidovics are key figures in strengthening the Orthodox community in Memphis, Tennessee, where they have resided since 2012.

0 Politics Communities

Long Island synagogue cancels Ben-Gvir talk amid wide tensions over whether to host him

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 24 Apr

Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel's right-wing national security minister, experienced mixed reactions during his stateside visit, where several Jewish institutions canceled his planned appearances.

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‘The feeling is, wow’: Orthodox attitude toward Biden shifts amid show of support for Israel

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward · 22 Oct 2023

Orthodox Jews, who have traditionally leaned conservative in their political affiliations, have expressed support and gratitude for President Biden following his strong stance on defending Israel and condemning Hamas attacks.

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Everyday Kindness – December 2022

Steve Lipman in Jewish Action · 12 Dec 2022

This column highlights acts of kindness that happen every day, focusing on two specific stories.

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Shtadlanim: Harold M. Jacobs (1912-1995)

Dr. Rafael Medoff in Jewish Action · 11 Nov 2021

Harold M. Jacobs was a pioneer in American Orthodox leadership, demonstrating that one can maintain a traditional religious lifestyle while actively representing Jewish interests in the secular world.