For Jewish groups, Syrian refugees are a reminder – not a threat
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) – American Jewish organizations don’t see the Syrian refugees as a threat; they see them as a reminder. With rare…
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Prof. Francis Landy to give farewell lecture to mark his retirement from University of Alberta: Dec. 2
by Andrew Gow (EJNews ) – Prof. Francis Landy has retired and is teaching the last of his post-retirement classes this Fall term. Prof. Landy…
Birthright founder Charles Bronfman to Reform Jews: Take back trips from Chabad
ORLANDO, Florida (JTA) – Birthright Israel co-founder Charles Bronfman called on the Reform movement to displace Chabad as the largest provider of Birthright trips to…
With resolution against hiring women rabbis, RCA votes for confrontation
By Uriel Heilman NEW YORK (JTA) – When America’s main modern Orthodox rabbinical association voted last week to ban the hiring of clergywomen by its members, the question…
Journey of the Soul series offered Monday nights at Fantasyland Hotel
On October 26, over 40 community members joined Rabbi Mendy Blachman at the first of a 6 part interactive and engaging learning series offered by…