Diaspora-attended conference celebrates 'Making Judaism work for all'
“What is Judaism? Is it a religion, nation, culture or peoplehood?” posed one session.
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Montenegro gets its first-ever permanent chief rabbi
"Judaism is the greatest honor. The Jewish community in Montenegro is unique and I feel honored to be its rabbi," Chabad emmissary Ari Edelkopf says upon his appointment.
'Israel is becoming more secular as well as more religious'
Deputy Director of the Van Leer Institute Dr. Yochi Fisher says that the discourse about "religification" and "secularization" in Israel is inaccurate as well as polarizing: The more open the religious become to secular institutions, the more secularism must test its liberal boundaries, she explains.
Anti-Semitism report points to 'hotbed for hate' at Columbia
The 33-page dossier “reveals the disturbing truth about anti-Semitism at one of the highest-regarded universities in the United States."
French president inaugurates Jewish center in Paris
Emmanuel Macron calls 53,820-square-foot European Judaism Center "an act of faith in the future." Center to serve as a "place of exchange," hosts 600-seat synagogue.
Anti-Semitism watchdog seeks to keep CAIR off US campuses
An appeal by StopAntisemitism.org was launched in response to the CAIR chapter in Georgia, urging Georgia State University to end its relationship with the project Georgia International Law Enforcement Exchange due to its partnership with Israel.
Event for young Diaspora professionals in Israel draws thousands
“We are proud to open the new year with thousands of new fellows excited to experience Israel firsthand and deepen their connection with the country and its people,” said Masa’s Acting CEO Ofer Gutman.
Jewish schools, synagogues among thousands affected by CA wildfires
Communities rush to remove Torah scrolls as fires rage, and members open their doors to families forced to evacuate in a hurry.
Global Jewish leaders honor Pittsburgh shooting victims
“What happened after the attack is testimony to the resilience of the Jewish community, as well as the community at large. We remember and repair together,” says Pittsburgh community leader and chair of United Israel Appeal Cindy Shapira.
Jewish Agency to rebrand as a global hub for the Jewish world
“We are refining our strategic mission for the coming decade, based on the challenges Jews are facing today,” says Jewish Agency chairman Isaac Herzog.