Dianne Feinstein, Long-Serving Jewish Senator From California, Dies at 90
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn September 29, 2023 (JTA) — Dianne Feinstein, the long-serving Jewish senator from California who rose to national prominence when she appeared before cameras with her hands stained with the blood of a murdered colleague, has died. Feinstein, who had
Federation To Commemorate 50th Anniversary of Yom Kippur War With “Valley of Tears” Co-Creator, Amit Cohen
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Noah Goldman, JFGC Israel & Global Jewry Associate The Yom Kippur War of 1973 stands as one of the greatest traumas in modern Israel’s history, leaving a lasting
Jewish Federations Launch Rosh Hashanah Letter-Writing Campaign to Evan Gershkovich
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Jackie Hajdenberg (JTA) September 6, 2023 — Since he was arrested by Russian authorities in March, one of Evan Gershkovich’s few connections to the outside world has been
Renovations to Levine-Sklut Judaic Library Begin
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte is thrilled to announce that after a successful capital campaign, construction is set to commence on the Levine-Sklut Judaic Library this month. Through
Helen Mirren Plays Golda Meir in a New Film. The Two Are Also (Kind Of) Related.
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Philissa Cramer JERUSALEM (JTA), July 13, 2023 Helen Mirren will soon become linked with Golda Meir in the minds of many viewers when she plays the late Israeli
Jewish Groups Launch Relief Effort for Maui as Island’s Jews are Among the Evacuated
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Ron Kampeas August 11, 2023 (JTA) — Jewish groups in the United States and in Hawaii are launching relief efforts following the devastation caused by wildfires that have
Israel Evacuates More Than 200 Ethiopians From Conflict Region
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Ben Sales (JTA) — Israel said it has evacuated more than 200 people from a northern province of Ethiopia where a militia is fighting government forces. The evacuees include
Hadassah’s Connection to Jewish Art and Saving the TaTas
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Aileen Greenberg-Kriner Hadassah has not only been a strong supporter of healthcare and women’s empowerment but has also played a significant role in promoting Jewish art and culture.
Federation Workshop Series Empowers Parents to Combat Antisemitism in Schools
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn By Douglas Greene, JFGC Government Relations & Public Affairs Associate As incidents of antisemitism continue to rise locally, it is crucial to equip parents with the tools and knowledge
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