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Jewish Federations Launch Rosh Hashanah Letter-Writing Campaign to Evan Gershkovich
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 a stream of letters from his friends and family. But soon, his circle of correspondents is due to expand. In the days surrounding Rosh Hashanah, people…
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Renovations to Levine-Sklut Judaic Library Begin
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 the renovations, the Levine-Sklut Library will better reflect today’s advanced Charlotte Jewish community by re-envisioning the library’s key functions to create a user-centric and modern environment…
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Helen Mirren Plays Golda Meir in a New Film. The Two Are Also (Kind Of) Related.
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 prime minister in a new film. But the award winning actress has another, real-life connection to Meir: the two are related, Israeli genealogical researchers revealed on…
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Jewish Groups Launch Relief Effort for Maui as Island’s Jews are Among the Evacuated
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 killed more than 50 people so far. The wildfires have all but destroyed the town of Lahaina on the island of Maui, which Hawaii’s Jewish governor, Josh…
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Israel Evacuates More Than 200 Ethiopians From Conflict Region
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 174 people from the city of Gondar in the Amhara province, which has historically been a gathering spot for people waiting for authorization to move to…
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Hadassah’s Connection to Jewish Art and Saving the TaTas
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. Among its many contributions, the magnificent Marc Chagall windows adorning the Abbell synagogue at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem in Jerusalem stand as a testament to Hadassah’s…
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Federation Workshop Series Empowers Parents to Combat Antisemitism in Schools
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 to combat these challenges head-on. Recognizing the need to empower our community’s parents in navigating incidents of antisemitism in schools, the Jewish Federation of Greater Charlotte,…
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Israel’s Supreme Court Will Hear Challenge to Law Limiting Its Power, Potentially Teeing Up Constitutional Crisis
By Ben Sales TEL AVIV (JTA) — The Israeli Supreme Court has announced that it will hear petitions challenging a new law that limits its ability to strike down government decisions. The challenges won’t have their day in court until September, but the announcement paves the way for a possible constitutional crisis in Israel. That’s…
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Speaking to Congress, Herzog Laments Growing Divides in U.S.-Israel Relationship
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — In his speech to a joint session of Congress, Israeli President Isaac Herzog made sure to repeatedly laud the warm ties between the United States and Israel. And he got the response Israeli leaders have traditionally received from U.S. lawmakers, earning at least 16 bipartisan standing ovations. But one…
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