The Orthodox Union (OU), the nation’s oldest and largest umbrella organization for the North American Orthodox Jewish community, said that its 20th annual Tisha B’Av program on Sunday, July 18 will not only focus on the traditional themes surrounding the destruction of both temples and other historical tragedies but this year will also mourn the…
Photo: Looking out at Papago Park. Photo by Jodi O. U.S. News analyzed 150 metro areas in the United States to find the best places to live based on the quality of life and job market in each metro area, as well as the value of living there and people’s desire to live there. Phoenix…
Glen Coblens of Portland was named the Head Coach of the Team USA Men’s Over 45 Basketball Team for the 21st Maccabiah Games in Israel – which will take place in July 2022. The Maccabiah Games, also known as the Jewish Olympics, are the third largest international multi-sport event in the world. This will be Coblens’ 12th…
Jacob Steinmetz was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 3rd round of the Major League Baseball draft. Overall, he was chosen 77th in the draft Monday, CBSSports.com reported. Steinmetz, 17, is an ace with all the right stuff. He stands 6-foot-6, weighs 224 pounds and most importantly, can hurl a fastball 97 miles per…
The Israeli company Watergen has implemented a pilot project, installing a GEN-M water generator at Rocky Ridge Gas & Market (RRGM), located in the Hard Rock Community of the Navajo Nation. The project was facilitated by store owner Germaine Simonson, Tó Nizhóní Ání (TNA), StandWithUs, Bright Path Strong (BPS), and 4D Products & Services (4D),…
During Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, celebrate sharks LIVE at OdySea Aquarium, home to one of the largest and most diverse collections in the country. With over 50 sharks and 14 different species, OdySea Aquarium is a fin-tastic place to see and learn about these majestic creatures. OdySea will offer a variety of special programs, activities,…
Photo: NEA President Becky Pringle StandWithUs congratulates National Education Association (NEA) members who overwhelmingly defeated a motion attacking Israel at their 2021 Representative Assembly. New Business Item 29 (NBI 29) failed with 23% of the RA voting in favor, and 77% voting against. “We applaud the NEA Jewish Affairs Caucus and all members who spoke out…
Photo: Rabbi Andy Green Congregation Or Tzion is pleased to announce that its new spiritual leader, Rabbi Andy Green, will officially begin his tenure on July 1, 2021. Rabbi Green joins Or Tzion as senior rabbi after the sudden death of Rabbi Micah Caplan, z”l, just over one year ago. Formerly associate rabbi at Congregation…
Jane Forbes Clark, Chairman of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, announced on June 28 that Josh Rawitch has been named president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. Rawitch will begin serving in that capacity on September 9. Until that date, Jeff Idelson will continue in his current role as…
(Photo illustration/Pew Research Center) Repair the World, a Jewish non-profit that mobilizes Jews and their communities to take action to pursue a just world, igniting a lifelong commitment to service, today announced program priorities for the coming year, along with realignment and growth of its professional team reflecting the expansion and additional strategic opportunities. A…
