In celebration of Jewish Disability Advocacy Day 2024, the Union for Reform Judaism, Jewish Federations of North America, Network of Jewish Human Services Agencies, and 107 additional national, state, and local Jewish organizations sent the following letter to the 118th Congress: Dear Members of the 118th Congress, Representing the collective voice of 110 undersigned…
Please join StandWithUs by taking action on any of FIVE active campaigns seeking to hold institutions accountable for rising antisemitism under their leadership! Join StandWithUs in Urging UC Berkeley to hold fully accountable all those who broke campus policies and attacked Jewish and Israeli students on February 26, 2024. Jewish and Israeli students at UC Berkeley have endured…
New Program Provides Educators With Skills and Approaches to Engage with ‘Complexities Around Conflicts’ Amid new challenges and realities facing Israel and Jewish communities around the world, educators are seeking new skills and approaches to engage with the complexities around conflicts. To meet this demand, The iCenter’s Conflict of Interest (COI) Certificate Program gathers educators from…
About David Halperin: David Halperin is the CEO of Israel Policy Forum, an organization committed to educating community leaders and mobilizing policymakers in support of pragmatic proposals to advance the goal of a viable two-state outcome to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, consistent with Israel’s security. He was instrumental in the rebirth of Israel Policy Forum’s work…
By Micaela Marshall A new report released this week by the American Jewish Committee highlights antisemitism is on the rise at an alarming rate in the U.S. Rabbi Shimi Ash of the Chabad Jewish Center of Gilbert said the new data is startling but not surprising amid the Israel-Hamas war. “It’s very striking. It’s very disturbing,” said Rabbi Ash. “Silence…
Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 (JWV) will welcome Dana West, Central Arizona Outreach Coordinator for the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services (ADVS) as its Sunday, January 21st featured speaker. The meeting takes place in the Poolside building at Oakwood Country Club 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd in Sun Lakes. A “Meet & Greet,” with…
On Sunday, January 14, 2024, it will be 100 days that our hostages are in tunnels in Gaza!!! Please join us this Sunday in a bike ride to commemorate 100 days in captivity for the hostages being held in Gaza. Details below: Sunday, January 14, 2024 Location: Grass area between Scottsdale Civic Center and Library…
EVENT DETAILS L’dor V’dor Please join us for a special night to celebrate Hillel, ensure our continued success, honor treasured members of our community, and spend time with our students who are directly impacted by Hillel’s work. February 4, 2024 The Clayton House 5 – 8 PM Dinner & Drinks, dietary laws observed Business casual…
By Cindy Saltzman The first time I met Adele Raemer was during a Zoom interview. She wore a T-shirt with Hebrew letters on it that I couldn’t quite make out. When asked what it said, she replied, “Oh, I had the other one on before. I’m bilingual.” She pulled up a matching t-shirt with English…
As Israel and America stand strong against Hamas, Hezbollah, and anyone who supports the massacre of innocent civilians, the desire to help is palpable. But how do you know where and how to give? How do you determine a charity is credible and fiscally responsible? How can you be sure that the money you donate…
