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Extraordinary Jewish Courage Celebrated at Miami Event

Rabbi Dovid Eliezrie to discuss new book "UNDAUNTED" and the blueprint to fight antisemitism.

Morgan Hill Congregation Celebrates 45 Years, Calls for Moral Courage

Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz reflects on the Jewish holiday of Purim and the need to speak up against injustice

Chabad Chayil Seeks Young Professionals for Building Completion Fellowship

Opportunity to receive world-class sales and leadership training while helping raise final $2.2M for new community center

Northbrook Synagogue Installs First Female Clergy Member

Rabbi Jacki Honig joins Congregation Beth Shalom's clergy team after serving in roles at other synagogues.

New Boise Rabbi Reshapes 130-Year-Old Congregation's Future

Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel welcomes Rabbi Johanna Hershenson as its new spiritual leader

The Enduring Jewish Legacy in Florida

From early settlers to modern-day contributors, the Jewish community has shaped the Sunshine State's past, present, and future.

Village Approves Permit for Saddle Rock Minyan Synagogue Rebuild

The Village of Saddle Rock, NY has approved a special use permit for the Saddle Rock Minyan to rebuild its synagogue after a 2024 fire.

Thousands Gather for Historic Dirshu Convention in Connecticut

The event marks 30 years of Harbotzas Torah in the region.

Boise Synagogue Revitalizes Torah Scrolls for Rabbi Installation

Congregation Ahavath Beth Israel prepares sacred texts for new era under Rabbi Johanna Hershenson's leadership.

Hundreds Celebrate Chodesh Adar at Chabad World Headquarters

Joyous event marks the start of the Hebrew month of Adar at 770 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn

San Diego Area Congregations, Schools Plan Unique Purim Programs

From costume dress-up days to British-themed celebrations, the Jewish community is getting creative for the holiday.

R' Sholom Dovber Levine, 86, Passes Away

Longtime member of the Los Angeles Anash community remembered for his talent as a chazan and love of niggunim.

FAU Hillel Hosts 'Spread Cream Cheese, Not Hate' Event

Student organization aims to fight antisemitism on campus through signature pledge and community outreach.

Drone Captures Sefer Torah Donation to Airmont Synagogue

Footage shows procession for new Torah scroll donated to Beis Hamedrish Kinyan Torah

Parents Question Expectation of Seminary in Israel

Families grapple with the growing pressure to send 18-year-old girls to Israel for a year, despite financial and emotional costs

Temple Or Elohim Hosts Exciting March Events

Former U.S. Rep. Steve Israel, Beatles Shabbat, and Purim Shpiel on the agenda

Rainbow Grocery reaches 50-year retail anniversary

Rainbow Grocery Cooperative is hosting an anniversary party this Sunday.

Free Zoom Program to Explore Jewish Roots of Democracy

Rabbi Michael Satz to lead two-part series on how Jewish thought has influenced democratic principles.

Upcoming Jewish Events in DMV: Feb. 20-26

From a conversation with Ambassador Alfred Moses to an Israeli cooking program, check out these 8 upcoming events in the Jewish community.

Plainview Family Loses Home and Bat Mitzvah Dresses in House Fire

A mother and her two daughters were left with nothing after a devastating blaze destroyed their rental home just months before the girls' joint B'not Mitzvah.