Shabbat for Ukrainian Jews
Today marks one full year since the Russian war against Ukraine began.
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Security Updates
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) SchoolSafety.gov site has launched a Child Exploitation topic page.
Security Updates
Several known antisemitic, white supremacist, and neo-Nazi groups have encouraged their followers to participate in a "National Day of Hate" on February 25th.
Fighting Antisemitism on Both Sides of the Field
What won the Superbowl this past weekend for the Kansas City Chiefs? (Ignoring the question of the late holding call.) Was it the strong and strategic offense or was it the resilient and consistent defense? Of course, it’s both because football is played “on both sides of the field.” Is it the same with our […]
Earthquake in Turkey Touches Us All
One of my classmates from my graduate program in Jewish Communal Services was born and raised in Turkey. I sent him a message earlier this week to check on his family. His response was: Most of my family is very far from these events on the northwest side of country. I have a few distant […]
How You’re Helping Earthquake Victims
We are all devastated watching the news from the tragic earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The death toll is now above 11,000 and is still rising. The Jewish community in Turkey has also been hard hit. The president of the Antakya community, Saul Cenudioglu, is feared dead along with his wife, Fortuna. The town’s synagogue […]
January Security Updates
For the latest security information in your local and international world.
- Andrew Clinton remains in custody.
- Feb. 15: An Inside Look at Extremism, Radicalization & Hate Crimes.
- Feb. 23: Advanced Community Active Threat Training (CATT).
Regarding January 27, 2023 Terror Attacks in Jerusalem
We are devasted by the horrific attack in Jerusalem this past Shabbat where a Palestinian terrorist killed seven civilians outside a synagogue.
Finding New Friends and Meaningful Conversation
Thirty-eight Honeymooners experience Israel and build new relationships.
