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Press releases from Israel and around the pro-Israel and Jewish world

“Do we really take the time to say, ‘What was the Balfour Declaration?’ instead of just knowing that it exists. We get to unpack things on a deeper level,” says Rabbi Erez Sherman of Sinai Temple.
The drafting of this resolution comes at a time of rising antisemitism across the United States.
This year’s total donations more than doubles the highest amount ever raised since the program was launched in 2014.
Many leading American Jewish organizations (traditionally abstaining from engaging in Israeli politics) also voiced their deep concerns and urged the Israeli government to seek a compromise
Bruce Powell will build upon the successes of Rachel Lerner, who served as dean for eight years.
“At the heart of the Passover story are resilience and hope, two qualities embodied by Jews in Ukraine, across the former Soviet Union and among refugees remaining in Europe,” says JDC CEO Ariel Zwang.
Since start of conflict, Orthodox Union has sent $5 million in food to Ukrainian Jews in 40-plus communities.
Spearheaded by Teach Florida and its coalition partners, the legislation will save families of children in Jewish day schools $7,800 per child and will serve as a model for states nationwide.
The series will uncover and explore each featured luminary’s family tree, delve into where their ancestors lived, as well as reveal artifacts, objects, documents and photographs that paint a full family portrait.
Participants attended networking opportunities, industry-specific panels and discussions about topics such as business development, Jewish identity and Israel engagement.
Dr. Yaniv Sherer comes from Barzilai Medical Center in Ashkelon; his position at Hadassah becomes effective on April 1.
Organizers decided to open the event to a broader research community since artificial intelligence has been steadily finding its way into studies.