Relationships and Exchange Sharpen our Collective
Relationships and Exchange Sharpen our Collective By Miriam Abramovich Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of leading a delegation of eight extraordinary women to the Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly (GA) in Washington, DC. This gathering brought...Give me Partnership or Give me Death
Give me Partnership or Give me Death By Rabbi Brent Gutmann Twenty-four years ago and not yet twenty-one years old, I packed my trunk as I headed off for my first year as a counselor at Shwayder camp on the slopes of Mount Evans. With a young thirst for philosophy,...Courage, Curiosity and Faith
Courage, Curiosity and Faith By Susan Goldberg Schwartz Life challenges us all day long, from the minutiae – What should I wear? What do I need from Wegmans? – to the more significant – What values guide me? How can I make a difference? It is through...Shooting Out Prayers
Shooting Out Prayers By Cantor Susan Lewis-Friedman Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, a Chassidic Rabbi and great grandson of the Ba’al Shem Tov, teaches that everything cries out for the Glory of God. Even if we are not necessarily thinking about it, we are called to draw...Untie our Tangles and Set us Free
Untie our Tangles and Set us Free By Rabbi Shlomo Schachter For the yahrzeit and memorial event on October 7th, I was asked to share a prayer for the release of the captives. Over the last year I have heard and read many different prayers for the release and return...
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- Suspect in October hate crime shooting of Orthodox man found dead in Chicago jail December 3, 2024The suspect, who according to prosecutors had mapped Jewish sites in Chicago, had been charged with hate crime and terrorism charges for the Oct. 26 shooting. -- The post Suspect in October hate crime shooting of Orthodox man found dead in Chicago jail appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Jacob Gurvis
- ‘Words alone have no power to comfort’: Family of hostage Omer Neutra, killed by Hamas, calls for deal to save living captives December 2, 2024"Leadership will only be revealed in actions and results going forward," the family said. -- The post ‘Words alone have no power to comfort’: Family of hostage Omer Neutra, killed by Hamas, calls for deal to save living captives appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Ron Kampeas
- Andorra, where non-Catholic houses of worship are illegal, gets its first full-time rabbi December 2, 2024Kuty Kalmenson and his family will serve the principality's tiny Jewish population — and the likely larger number of Jewish tourists. -- The post Andorra, where non-Catholic houses of worship are illegal, gets its first full-time rabbi appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Philissa Cramer
- UNRWA pauses aid deliveries to Gaza through key crossing, blaming Israel for looting December 2, 2024The announcement came one day after another aid agency, World Central Kitchen, said three of its workers were killed in an Israeli strike. -- The post UNRWA pauses aid deliveries to Gaza through key crossing, blaming Israel for looting appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Luke Tress
- Trump promises ‘all hell to pay in the Middle East’ if hostages are not released by Inauguration Day December 2, 2024The comments came hours after Israel announced that an American-Israeli hostage had in fact died on Oct. 7, 2023. -- The post Trump promises ‘all hell to pay in the Middle East’ if hostages are not released by Inauguration Day appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Ron Kampeas
- Flags at New York State buildings will be flown at half-staff Tuesday for Omer Neutra December 2, 2024News broke Monday that Neutra, American-Israeli citizen who grew up on Long Island, was killed during Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. He was previously thought to still be alive. -- The post Flags at New York State buildings will be flown at half-staff Tuesday for Omer Neutra appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic […]Jackie Hajdenberg
- The 11-year-old son of a cantor makes a splashy NYC theater debut in ‘Drag: The Musical’ December 2, 2024After years singing in synagogue, Yair Keydar is now performing in off-Broadway's “Drag: The Musical,” alongside former New Kids on The Block heartthrob Joey McIntyre. -- The post The 11-year-old son of a cantor makes a splashy NYC theater debut in ‘Drag: The Musical’ appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Steve North
- Viral statistics about Nova survivors’ suicides are unsubstantiated. But everyone agrees they’re in crisis. December 2, 2024An Israeli lawmaker said there had been dozens of suicides among survivors of the Oct. 7, 2023, massacre. Shirel Golan's is the only one known. -- The post Viral statistics about Nova survivors’ suicides are unsubstantiated. But everyone agrees they’re in crisis. appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Deborah Danan
- After pardoning Jared Kushner’s father in his first term, Trump picks him as ambassador to France for his second December 2, 2024Trump gave roles to Charles Kushner and Massad Boulos, both of his daughters' fathers in law. -- The post After pardoning Jared Kushner’s father in his first term, Trump picks him as ambassador to France for his second appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Philissa Cramer
- Omer Neutra, American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza, confirmed killed on Oct. 7 December 2, 2024Neutra's parents parents Orna and Ronen spoke at the Republican National Convention this past summer. -- The post Omer Neutra, American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza, confirmed killed on Oct. 7 appeared first on Jewish Telegraphic Agency.Ben Sales