The Community Hebrew Program at VBS, according to VBS, “will continue AJU’s legacy of enriching Jewish life through accessible Hebrew study resources.”

The funds, according to JFEDLA, will provide for vital security personnel for organizations, institutions and groups primarily serving children.

Currently, there are an estimated 600-800 Jews living in Cuba, most of whom are based in Havana, though there are small Jewish communities in Cuban cities Santa Clara and Cienfuegos.

In a recent phone interview with The Journal, Melamed discussed what a secular Iran might look like.

Alon Davidi, mayor of Israeli city Sderot, recently appeared at several events in Los Angeles.