Trump retakes presidency, heralding new era for the US, its Jews …
Nov 6, 2024 · (JTA) — WASHINGTON — As midnight arrived on the East Coast, it appeared increasingly likely that Donald Trump would retake the presidency — a victory that would reshape the United States and that could change its relationship with Israel while ushering in an administration whose domestic priorities do not match those of most American Jews.
‘White Bird’ stars Helen Mirren as a Holocaust survivor who …
Oct 6, 2024 · ‘White Bird’ stars Helen Mirren as a Holocaust survivor who teaches her grandson about kindness The major motion picture is an adaptation of "Wonder" author R.J. Palacio’s graphic novel of the same name.
Progressive Jewish groups back Senate resolutions against arms …
Nov 20, 2024 · (JTA) — A number of progressive Jewish groups are backing an effort by Sen. Bernie Sanders to block arms sales to Israel. The effort, a collection of several resolutions, is unlikely to pass in the closely divided Senate but could split Democratic lawmakers.
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Join Chabad of the South Hills for a community Shabbat dinner featuring singing psychiatrist Dr. Yaakov Guterson and Amy Guterson. Candle lighting is at 4:30 p.m. followed by a Kabbalat Shabbat service and Shabbat dinner. $25/$72 family …
Where to donate to help Israelis at this time of crisis
Oct 10, 2023 · The following organizations in Israel are seeking donations to help those affected by the brutal attack by Hamas. These organizations all are on the front line, providing assistance where needed:
The ‘tunnel’ controversy at Chabad’s Brooklyn headquarters, …
Jan 10, 2024 · (New York Jewish Week) – On Tuesday, a group of Jewish men gathered to pray under a leaky white tent in the drizzling rain outside the Chabad-Lubavitch movement’s world headquarters in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, draping their wet jackets over portable bookshelves and talking about what had happened there the previous afternoon.
Getting to know: Moshe Marvit | The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle
Nov 4, 2024 · Moshe Marvit received an unusual email from the White House. The Greenfield resident’s resume had attracted attention and President Joe Biden thought Marvit was suited for a position in the administration.
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Jon Lovitz reflects on childhood, faith and Israel
Jun 11, 2021 · These days, Jon Lovitz isn’t laughing. The Jewish stand-up and former “Saturday Night Live” cast member has been following the rising number of antisemitic attacks worldwide, and the recent Hamas rocket fire into Israel. Lovitz, an Emmy-nominated actor, singer and comedian, acknowledged he isn’t an expert on Middle Eastern affairs but, at 63, he understands certain things about his ...
How TikTok turned the Orthodox favorite Miami Boys Choir into …
Sep 28, 2022 · (JTA) — “K-pop is over,” one Twitter user declared.. “We’re listening to Orthodox Pop from now on.” With those words, the Miami Boys Choir has transformed over the last two weeks from a singing group popular among Jewish insiders to a viral sensation.