admin | July 13, 2020
Jewish, Hebrew and Israel education should be affordable and accessible to everyone, Israeli-American Council (IAC) co-founder and CEO Shoham Nicolet said on Sunday. The current crisis brings great opportunities; by bringing education trailblazers we hope to inspire a new and innovative Jewish Education
admin | July 13, 2020
When Winona Horowitz was a little girl, she used to sleep in the doorway of her parents bedroom. Her greatest fear was someone would knock on the door and drag them off to be murdered... like her fathers family who perished in the Holocaust.
admin | July 13, 2020
Ive been indulging in a lot of screen time recently. I know Im not alone in this. But it somehow seems odd to spend so much of my time passively watching as history is happening right before our eyes
admin | July 13, 2020
The government is facing legal action over its decision to build a national Holocaust memorial and learning centre in a Royal Park next to Parliament. Secretary of State of Homes, Communities and Local Government Robert Jenrick MP is being challenged by the London Historic Parks and Gardens Trust over the process leading to a decision to build in Victoria Tower Gardens, beside the River Thames. Jenricks department sought planning permission in January 2019 after former Prime Minister David Camerons Holocaust Commission, led by former Jewish Leadership Council chair Sir Mick Davis, recommended a national memorial somewhere central
admin | July 11, 2020
Given the involvement of both sides of her family in their respective congregations, its not surprising that Claire Lemergrew up firmly ensconced as a child of the United Synagogue. Her father has been on the board of her home shul, Hampstead Garden Suburb, and is now, she thinks, in his 40th year of running its childrens service
admin | July 11, 2020
Most churches, synagogues and temples are still holding services and classes/lectures online due to coronavirus concerns until they have plans in place for social distancing and other requirements before they open their buildings. However, a few are taking reservations or limiting their indoor prayer services, like many Islamic centers, and other religious communities have taken services outdoors while maintaining distancing and required mask wearing.
admin | July 11, 2020
As the world reopens post-pandemic, the question arises: Can we travel to a familiar place and still find something new? Everyone loves Paris, the city of lights.
admin | July 11, 2020
If you had told a young Evan Bernstein that he would be a leader in Jewish communal affairs, he probably would have laughed and said, There is no way.
admin | July 11, 2020
SIR The emergency funding for the arts announced by Oliver Dowden is hugely welcome. However, the work of church and synagogue musicians across the country is still under serious threat, with some professional choirs already facing permanent disbandment.
admin | July 11, 2020
The inability to attend church each week has been one of the most affecting consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to social distancing guidelines, its been nearly impossible for congregations around the country to gather in ways they were accustomed to prior to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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