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A Tree That Survived the Holocaust Finds a New Life in New York City

Blog January 13, 2022 by admin 0Comments
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In January of 1943, Irma Lauscher, a teacher at the Theresienstadt concentration camp in Czechoslovakia, smuggled a tree into the camp so that the Jewish children imprisoned by the Nazis could celebrate Tu B’Shevat in a secret ceremony. The children used their water rations to nurture the sapling. 
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Israel to Allow US Visitors Back in for the First Time Since November

Blog January 7, 2022 by admin 0Comments
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(JTA) — Israel will lift its COVID-related travel ban on visitors from the United States, United Kingdom and several other countries for the first time since restrictions were put in place in November.
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North Carolina General Assembly Passes Holocaust Education Act

Blog January 6, 2022 by admin 0Comments
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The North Carolina Council on the Holocaust is pleased to report the passage of the Holocaust Education Act. The Holocaust Act was part of the composite $25.9 billion state budget passed by both chambers of the North Carolina General Assembly and signed by Governor Cooper in November.
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Israel to Reduce Travel Restrictions but US Travelers Still Barred

Blog January 3, 2022 by admin 0Comments
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(JTA) — Israel announced Monday that it would reduce its restrictions on travel that were first put in place in November to delay the spread of the Omicron variant, but visitors from the United States are still barred from entering.
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Nancy Spielberg Featured at Main Event as Federation Kicks Off 2022 Annual Campaign

Blog January 2, 2022 by admin 0Comments
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This year’s Main Event kicks off Federation’s 2022 Annual Campaign with a milestone goal of $5 million. Co-chairs Ana Bonnheim and Lindsay Muns are excited to announce that they will welcome Nancy Spielberg as our featured speaker on Wednesday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Please join us in person at Temple Israel or virtually as Nancy helps us celebrate the influence of Federation through personal anecdotes using stories of her own experiences.
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Israel Will Likely Administer a 4th Dose of Coronavirus Vaccine to Seniors, Immunocompromised and Healthcare Workers

Blog December 22, 2021 by admin 0Comments
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(JTA) — Israel will likely begin administering a fourth dose of the coronavirus vaccine to seniors, immunocompromised people, and healthcare workers in an effort to stem the spread of the Omicron variant. The move was recommended Tuesday by the panel of experts advising Israel’s government on the coronavirus pandemic. Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett had been hinting at the possibility of a fourth shot and embraced the recommendation in a statement Tuesday.
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Israel May Bar Travel to United States as NY Consulate Staff Walloped by Latest COVID Wave

Blog December 20, 2021 by admin 0Comments
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(JTA) — Israel’s Health Ministry has recommended barring Israelis from traveling to the United States due to the outbreak of the Omicron coronavirus variant there.Over a dozen staff members of the Israeli Consulate in New York have tested positive, according to The Times of Israel.
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Steven Spielberg, Tracee Ellis Ross Among Jewish Golden Globes nominees for 2022

Blog December 13, 2021 by admin 0Comments
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(JTA) — The Golden Globes won’t be televised, but there will be Jewish honorees — among them two directors at different stages of their directing careers. After numerous controversies have rattled the Hollywood Foreign Press Association — from a “culture of corruption” to not a single Black member — NBC decided it will not be airing the annual film and television awards show this year, and its future is unclear. But the association went ahead with announcing nominations Monday and plans to name winners Jan. 9. Here’s what you need to know about the Jewish nominees for the 2022 Golden Globes.
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Jewish Family Services to Honor Kevin Levine and Louis Sinkoe at Live, Laugh, Give 2022

Blog December 7, 2021 by admin 0Comments
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Jewish Family Services (JFS) is thrilled to announce the first-ever honorees for Live, Laugh, Give 2022. “This year we have the esteemed pleasure of recognizing Kevin Levine and Louis Sinkoe for their many contributions to JFS, the Jewish community, and the Greater Charlotte community,” said Howard Olshansky, JFS executive director.
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Van Gogh Painting Stolen from Rothschild by Nazis Sells for Over Than $35 million, Breaking Record

Blog December 3, 2021 by admin 0Comments
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Share on facebook Facebook Share on twitter Twitter Share on linkedin LinkedIn By Shira Hanau, November 14, 2021 (JTA) A watercolor painting by Vincent Van Gogh that was stolen by the Nazis from its Jewish owner during…
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