The Israeli consul general in New York told JNS that this year was the first time the Jewish state held an Independence Day celebration in New York City under a mayor who doesn’t recognize it.
Moments after Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla, of the Hague Group, made the admission, Andrew Gilmour, a former senior U.N. official, warned her that “there are 108 people on this call, so just assume it’s not confidential.”
A deadline in the law has yet to pass, but Rabbi Josh Joseph, of the Orthodox Union, told JNS that “we expect the mayor and the NYPD to work in close coordination with the community to ensure that the intent of this legislation is fully upheld.”
“At least one student was injured by this incident, which is now under an investigation that will examine among other things whether individuals were targeted based on their Jewish faith,” the private D.C. school said.
The National Education Association “sends the message to the local and state affiliates that antisemitism is acceptable,” Marci Lerner Miller, of the Brandeis Center, told JNS.
The president’s call for a national Shabbat “celebrates our religion and it refocuses on our job to become a light unto the nations,” Rabbi Steven Burg of Aish told JNS.
The Israeli consul general in New York told JNS that this year was the first time the Jewish state held an Independence Day celebration in New York City under a mayor who doesn’t recognize it.
Rare documents, letters and photos on display at the President’s Residence trace a century of engagement between the Chief Rabbinate and American presidents.
The millions of Jews who receive assistance and benefits are not being served less because people care less. They are being served less because the math no longer works.
The Israeli consul general in New York told JNS that this year was the first time the Jewish state held an Independence Day celebration in New York City under a mayor who doesn’t recognize it.
Moments after Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla, of the Hague Group, made the admission, Andrew Gilmour, a former senior U.N. official, warned her that “there are 108 people on this call, so just assume it’s not confidential.”
A deadline in the law has yet to pass, but Rabbi Josh Joseph, of the Orthodox Union, told JNS that “we expect the mayor and the NYPD to work in close coordination with the community to ensure that the intent of this legislation is fully upheld.”
“At least one student was injured by this incident, which is now under an investigation that will examine among other things whether individuals were targeted based on their Jewish faith,” the private D.C. school said.
The National Education Association “sends the message to the local and state affiliates that antisemitism is acceptable,” Marci Lerner Miller, of the Brandeis Center, told JNS.
The president’s call for a national Shabbat “celebrates our religion and it refocuses on our job to become a light unto the nations,” Rabbi Steven Burg of Aish told JNS.
The Israeli consul general in New York told JNS that this year was the first time the Jewish state held an Independence Day celebration in New York City under a mayor who doesn’t recognize it.
Rare documents, letters and photos on display at the President’s Residence trace a century of engagement between the Chief Rabbinate and American presidents.
The millions of Jews who receive assistance and benefits are not being served less because people care less. They are being served less because the math no longer works.
Enrollment struggles comes as the Jewish community becomes less and less affiliated with traditional communal organizations and connections. Still, some new ideas are being tested.
Featuring haunting music, storm clouds and photos of Chassidic county legislator Aron Wieder and multifamily developments in Ramapo, N.Y., the ad proclaims, “If they win, we lose,” and says what’s at stake is “our families” “our schools” “our way of life” and even “our water.”
“You have this situation where there is demographic growth, but that is being used as an excuse to scapegoat the Orthodox community for all the trouble that the particular community has,” says Alexander Rosemberg of the Anti-Defamation League New York/New Jersey.
Since the start of the bike rides a decade ago, more than $50 million has been raised to help offset the costs of programs run by Chai Lifeline, which helps children with cancer and other illnesses.
“UnCamp” is a program for teenage Jewish girls from all different backgrounds and levels of Judaism that encourages personal growth, reflection, discussion, and, of course, friendship.
Prayers, lectures, tributes and the performance of good deeds in the Rebbe’s memory are just some of the ways Jews throughout the world will honor the Rebbe’s goals and teachings.
Faith leaders heard from officials from the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security and other experts on growing threats and what can be done to counter them.
“Parents should be asking their children’s camp how they are addressing safety and security. What are the policies and procedures they have put in place? What physical security do they have at the camp? How are they training their staff? The counselors? The campers?” said security expert Michael Masters, national director and CEO of the Secure Community Network.
The inaugural Orthodox Union Women’s Initiative Leadership Summit in Woodcliff Lake, N.J., drew 100 women together to talk about volunteer recruitment, forming nonprofit boards, dealing with donors, team-building and more.
“The medical consensus, which halachah [Jewish law] demands that we follow, unambiguously supports the safety and efficacy of vaccines as a first-line defense against measles,” Rabbi Efrem Goldberg, the religious leader at Boca Raton Synagogue in Florida.