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A homecoming for Olim
Elissa Einhorn first wanted to make aliyah (emigrate to Israel) 30 years ago, but her late father, a Holocaust survivor who was convinced America was the best place in the world, didn’t support her dream.
Seven revealing facts about Jews at American colleges
Hillel, the Jewish campus organization, released its annual fall college guide earlier this month — complete with rankings of “The Top Schools Jews Choose.” The figures are estimated by campus Hillels. Here are seven takeaways.
Pew study: Muslims to overtake American Jews by 2050
In 20 years, there will be more Muslims in North America than Jews, according to a new Pew Research Center report.
Some Jewish questions for rabbis Jacobs and Rosove
Asking questions is a central aspect of Jewish tradition – indeed, formulating good questions is more important than trying to provide answers. Questions reflect the complexity of the human condition, as well as humility in acknowledging the inability to give ready answers in the face of this complexity
L.A. Federation at G.A. offers ideas for attracting young Jews
Leaders of The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles were in Jerusalem this week to take part in The Jewish Federations of North America’s annual General Assembly (G.A.). In all, the G.A. — which is held in Israel once every five years — attracted more than 3,000 participants from North America, Israel and Europe.
‘Israeliness’ may be the answer for secular American Jews
The recent Pew survey of American Jews caused a flutter in the organized Jewish community.
Slingshot announces annual list of 50 most innovative organizations
Eighteen organizations made their debut on the annual Slingshot Guide of the 50 most innovative Jewish groups.
Moving and Shaking: Stuart Leviton named MRJ president and TEBH holds gala
Stuart Leviton, a member of West Hollywood’s Congregation Kol Ami, was recently installed as president of Men of Reform Judaism (MRJ), the umbrella organization for brotherhoods and men’s clubs throughout Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) congregations in North America.
The Birthright Israel flip side: Fewer high school students traveling to Israel
With the summer travel season fast approaching, providers of Israel programs for teenagers are bracing themselves for what several say could be a season of historically low travel in a year unaffected by major security concerns.