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Though the Pain Remains, Resilience Endures - Jewish Exponent
Oct 10, 2024 · The dust has not settled because the pain still runs deep. One year ago on Oct. 7, Israel witnessed a massacre that shook the Jewish world to its core. The barbarism of that day, when infants, siblings and parents were brutally slaughtered, is a tragedy that many have tried to rationalize or obscure. As Joseph Stalin once remarked, “Kill one ...
B’nai Israel Ohev Zedek Welcomes New Rabbi - Jewish Exponent
Sep 26, 2024 · Rabbi Federgrun said that he knows B’nai Israel Ohev Zedek is the right place for him (Photo Courtesy of Rabbi Ari Federgrun) When Rabbi Ari Federgrun found out he would be named the spiritual leader of Congregation B’nai Israel Ohev Zedek, he came to Northeast Philadelphia and met with over 70 families. “It was a beautiful experience for me,” he said.
A Resolute VOICE FOR ISRAEL in the US - Jewish Exponent
Oct 8, 2024 · Additionally, Herzog served in several senior roles in Israel’s Ministry of Defense. Ever since his appointment as Israel’s ambassador to the United States in 2021 by then Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, Herzog has been a resolute and respected voice for the state of Israel in the U.S. and beyond. Like all Israelis, Herzog has been deeply ...
Why We Must Continue To Invest in the ‘Start-up Nation’
Oct 10, 2024 · From water scarcity solutions to defense technologies, Israeli entrepreneurs have turned obstacles into opportunities, a mindset that has become ingrained in the country’s start-up culture. At a time when markets are volatile and traditional investment vehicles can seem uncertain, start-ups in Israel offer a unique opportunity for U.S. investors.
Death Notices Archive - Jewish Exponent
Milton Rubin, 86, passed away on November 3rd, 2024 at his home in Palm Desert, California. Husband of the late Linda Rubin (nee Sklarz)....
You Should Know…Tzvi Boord - Jewish Exponent
About six years ago, Lower Merion Synagogue Executive Director Tzvi Boord decided he needed a change. In 2018, the Brooklyn, New York, native who worked in retail management decided to adjust the pace of his life and pursue more community-centric work. He moved to Philadelphia and began serving Lower Merion Synagogue as its director of operations.
Israel Alone, Israel Unbowed - Jewish Exponent
Sep 26, 2024 · The book begins with Lévy’s arrival in Israel one day after the pogrom, which he defines as an “Event.” Like the “Black Swan” episodes that occasionally plague financial markets — unpredictable, unexpected and little-understood developments that can send the price of equities and assets crashing downwards — no one sees …
Effective Steps for Confronting Campus Antisemitism
Oct 10, 2024 · First and foremost, one of the most effective ways to counteract antisemitism is to create supportive communities for Jewish students. When we come together, we awaken a shared Jewish spirit that helps us face adversity. I have witnessed the transformative effect of a strong community many times. One example: One of our students, Jessica ...
Congregations of Shaare Shamayim Planning to Move from …
Apr 10, 2024 · In 1966, Congregation Shaare Shamayim of South Philadelphia merged with the Greater Northeast Jewish Congregation. The unified community later changed its name to Congregation Shaare Shamayim GNJC. Shaare Shamayim means “gates of heaven.” And in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, many Philadelphia Jews were walking through those gates. As shaareshamayim.org explains, a sanctuary of […]