Diaspora Jewry
“We live in a time of danger,” said U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Elan Carr. “Any synagogue, every JCC should have guards. May they never be needed, but they should be there.”
The fact that Jews and Muslims used shared symbols in their work exists until today, as seen in the “hamsah,” an element against the evil eye.
“Shalom Corps” aims to increase the number of young Jews engaging in meaningful, ethical and sustainable service experiences.
From SpaceIL to staff webinars, iCenter offers a platform for Israeli engagement and learning for campers throughout America.
It comes at a crucial time in American history as the college campuses these youngsters will soon walk onto become increasingly hostile to the Jewish state, and sometimes, even to Jews.
Its creation follows a January meeting with the American Jewish Committee’s National Leadership Council, where U.S. Rep. Brenda Lawrence (D-Mich.) spoke about the urgent need to bring together African-Americans and Jews.
The caucus launch was announced at the American Jewish Committee’s annual Global Forum in Washington, D.C.
According to researcher David Bryfman, “the study sends a clear message that Jewish engagement doesn’t have to end at bar or bat mitzvah if you provide young people with programming they see as meaningful. If the Jewish youth organizations can provide that, the teens will be there.”
Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.), one of it co-founders, said “it is clear our communities are still the target of hate and discrimination.”
Between 500 and 600 counter-protesters—with 720 police officers in their midst—overshouted members of the Madison, Ind.-based Klan rally.
A first-of-its-kind platform highlights the voting records and public positions on issues vital to the Jewish community.
“There are emojis of women in the hijab and Arab clerics, and the Jews have been forgotten,” noted the Conference of European Rabbis.
