Photo: From left, Edouard David Benaym, Rudy Rochman and Andrew Leibman pose with the Torah scroll before their trip to Nigeria. (Courtesy of We Were Never Lost) Three Jewish filmmakers who were detained by Nigerian security forces nearly three weeks ago have been released and returned to Israel. Rudy Rochman, Andrew Leibman and Edouard David…
Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum announced its fall 2021 exhibitions, featuring major solo and group displays by internationally renowned visionary art leaders including Beth Ames Swartz of Paradise Valley. The fall exhibitions center on the contemporary visionary art movement and feature the vibrant, transcending work of international artists Alex Grey & Allyson Grey. Other highlights include…
Photo: Staff at the grand opening of the new Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital. Abrazo Health has opened its newest neighborhood hospital. Abrazo Cave Creek Hospital opened July 26 near the intersection of Carefree Highway and Cave Creek Road. The neighborhood hospital at 5227 E. Carefree Highway offers North Valley residents 24/7 care closer to home….
The ADL Arizona office is excited to welcome its new Associate Regional Director, Marc Krell who joined the ADL on July 14, 2021. No stranger to building bridges within and between communities, Marc has dedicated his career to combatting antisemitism and advocating for civil rights through education, outreach, and programs for people of all ages….
Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) has appointed Jennifer Young to the position of director of the JFCS Michael R. Zent Healthcare Center. According to JFCS’ Vice President of Integrated Health Mary Jo Whitfield, “Jennifer is a seasoned veteran with more than 20 years of experience in the behavioral health industry. She will bring the…
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) will launch a new Amazon-based program dubbed “Negev Prime,” consisting of48 selected participants who will open their own Amazon store during the course of their studies. Combining unique teaching methods, top-notch mentors and innovative tools, the program reimagines the Negev trading arena. An initiative of the University’s Yazamut 360o…
Photo: Israel Fire & Rescue Authority dispatchers training on the new system designed for the Authority by Magen David Adom. Israel’s National Fire and Rescue Authority has launched its new cutting-edge dispatch system, one that will provide the fire service with enhanced capabilities and put it on the same computer platform as Magen David Adom,…
