Diaspora Jewry
The Meitav Unit is primarily focused on the massive task of recruitment, reception and sorting of Israeli IDF cadets, said Lt.-Col. Tzachi Revivo.
Hundreds of Jewish youth leaders gather in Kiev for the fifth annual Active Jewish Teens conference.
Jewish Ethiopians celebrated the holiday of Sigd in Israel, with schools engaging students in programs to teach about its customs and origins.
This year’s annual program, hosted by Birthright Israel, covered topics including cyber security, community-building, digital health-care innovation, cryptocurrencies, commerce and more.
The Jewish Coalition for Religious Liberty filed a brief in July in support of the plaintiffs, who argue that the memorial’s symbolism conveys a non-religious message of remembrance.
Enhancements include alarm systems, impact-resistant doors and gate, lighting, access control systems, video systems, jersey walls, fencing, and fixed or handheld screening systems.
It will focus its research on how Jews learn to live Jewish lives, the diverse journeys they take in that process and the ways in which Jewish communal institutions influence behavior and sentiment.
The Sylvan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize was awarded to inspirational English-speaking “olim” who have significantly contributed to the State of Israel in various fields.
Much of American Jewry’s primarily liberal communal leadership has taken vocal odds with policies of Israel’s conservative coalition government relating to key religious issues, the protection of minorities living in Israel and an inability to reach a peace agreement with Palestinians. And many Israelis have taken odds with the progressively divisive tone of American Jewish criticisms.
The new immigrants, or “olim,” work in professions such as biotech, engineering, education, media, business and psychology.
Warning: Don’t be surprised if you find yourself pulling out your suitcase and throwing in your Naot sandals, the family photos and a year’s supply of Ziploc bags. Before you know it, you might even be downloading an aliyah application.
Some 8,000 Falash Mura are waiting to make aliyah from Ethiopia, their immigration previously approved in 2015 by a government decision.
