Conservative Movement speaks up for deaf Jews
NEW YORK (JTA)—The Conservative movement, through its Committee on Jewish Law and Standards, has taken a historic step in acknowledging that deaf and hard-of-hearing people are entitled to stand with the Jewish community as equals. read more »
Israel intended no offense
The state of Israel has always prided itself on being not only a home to its native citizens but a haven for Jews from across the globe. For years the Ministry of Immigration Absorption has successfully focused on attracting Jews from around the world to make aliyah and reconnect with their homeland. read more »
New York arrests a reminder to Jews never to relax guard
NEW YORK (JTA)—The May 20 announcement of a thwarted terrorist attack against synagogues in the Riverdale section of the Bronx highlighted two important issues that have emerged clearly in the new age of terror in the years since 9-11 read more »
And thy children shall return to their own border
“Hello, this is Gilad, son of Noam and Aviva Shalit, brother of Hadas and Yoel who live in Mitzpe Hila. My ID number is 97027.” read more »
Shareholders must call on companies to divest from Iran
WASHINGTON (JTA)—Iran’s president recently announced that his nation has started to process highly enriched uranium and is now a “nuclear state.” This is a chilling reminder of the threat Iran poses. read more »
Women bring big-picture view to philanthropic work
Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting with 10 members of the Women’s Philanthropy Committee. WPC is a group of philanthropic and actively engaged women committed to reaching out and engaging women in the work of federation. read more »
Everyone welcome at our house
Last week, the Portland Jewish community made national news once again. Tablet—a daily online magazine of Jewish news, ideas, and culture—made Portland its cover story with an article titled, “Bridgetown: A new census doubled the Jewish population of Portland, Ore., overnight. read more »
