Month: November 2014
Last night, we held an incredibly successful, first ever, Men’s Night Out event. A crowd beyond our expectations came out to hear ESPN star Herm Edwards. The evening was fun and inspirational as we talked openly and directly about the needs of our Jewish community and the ways that these men can make a difference. […]
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In my message last week, I mentioned that I was going to be at the General Assembly of the Jewish Federations of North America. The GA made international news with a panel discussion with two Jewish Supreme Court Justices, a session with Marlee Matlin “speaking” about inclusion for individuals with special needs, a live video […]
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Sunday is the beginning of the three-day Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly. Volunteer and professional leaders from all 153 Jewish Federations and 300 Network communities from throughout North America, along with representatives of both national and international Jewish agencies, will be on site to learn, network and be inspired. We are really proud […]
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Jewish tradition speaks to the importance of treating others with kindness, honor and respect and is clear that domestic violence is contrary to Jewish values. The Talmud speaks of this imperative directly in how men should respect their domestic partners and children. In the Talmud (B. Yevamot 63a; B. Sanhedrin 76b) the Rabbis say: “Of […]
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