admin | August 3, 2021
A view of the University of Iowa campus. The school was the site of a heated debate over antisemitism and anti-Zionism this year. (Wikimedia Commons via JTA.org) By Ben Sales Over the last year, Jewish college studentstook it upon themselves to combat antisemitismat their schools.
admin | August 3, 2021
Editors Note: Jessica Caminker was part of JFS 100 Mensches Essay Contest a year ago, won, and was given a stipend to participate on the Havens Youth Advisory Board. She has written the attached essay about her experience. As a result of my participation in Jewish Family Services 100 Mensches essay competition, I was offered the unique opportunity to apply for a position on a new Youth Advisory Board at Haven, a local comprehensive program for survivors of sexual assault and domestic abuse.
admin | July 30, 2021
(JTA) The Jewish highlights of the Tokyo Olympics kicked off with Jewish basketball superstar Sue Bird serving as one of Team USAs two flag bearers at the opening ceremony, a huge honor. The lasting accolades, though, are the medals that winning athletes take home. Dozens of Jewish athletes are competing in the Games this year, but the fierce competition means that only some will enter the record books as gold, silver or bronze medalists.
admin | July 30, 2021
Was Anne Frank white?
admin | July 30, 2021
The Awafi Kitchen, a Boston-based popup-kitchen, is combining Jewish and Iraqi cuisines to create historically rich and culturally significant food. Founded in 2017, Awafi kitchen functions as a space to share traditions and stories of Jewish and non-Jewish Iraqis.
admin | July 30, 2021
By Olivia Ramseur After extensively researching Jewish history on Long Island, Brad Kolodny found himself with much more historical information that could be included in his two books. He decided to put that knowledge to good use by founding the online Jewish Historical Society of Long Island. As part of his research, Brad Kolodny had visited and photographed every synagogue on Long Island.
admin | July 30, 2021
Jackie Masons career was an illustration of the value of believing in a product despite others doubts and finding, through trial and error, an effective way to market it. The product was Mr. Masons distinctly Jewish brand of stand-up comedy
admin | July 30, 2021
She was just married and new to Detroit when Wisconsin native Debra Silver got a job at JVS Human Services back in 1982.
admin | July 30, 2021
A charity organization is working to create a memorial with Jewish gravestones that have been discovered around Belarus, Israel Newsstand reported.
admin | July 30, 2021
School days are almost here, and the weeks of frayed jeans, flip flops and T-shirts with superhero pictures and clever sayings are quickly coming to an end. Parents of students who attend Atlantas Jewish elementary schools must make sure their childrens school garb conforms to specific dress codes.The five Jewish elementary schools in Atlanta have mandatory dress codes. The rules provide students with a range of clothing choices within general boundariesThe Atlanta Jewish Academy, Chaya Mushka Elementary School, The Davis Academy, and The Epstein School stipulate that all school attire must carry the school logo; Torah Day School of Atlanta does not require uniform logos.
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