The Holocaust survivor’s doll – The Boston Globe
admin | May 21, 2024
I am a retired social worker. I spent most of my career working with Holocaust survivors at a Jewish social service agency.
Paris Holocaust memorial defaced with red hands in ‘disgraceful act of hate’ – The Jewish Chronicle
admin | May 21, 2024
A memorial to commemorate those who rescued Jews in France during the Holocaust was defaced with red hands in an act of vandalism described as unspeakable by the Paris mayor. The Wall of the Righteous was vandalized overnight between Monday and Tuesday, along with around 10 other locations in the Marais, Paris's historically Jewish neighbourhood.
University of Delaware student charged with hate crime in Holocaust memorial vandalism – The Philadelphia Inquirer
admin | May 21, 2024
A University of Delaware undergraduate student has been charged with a hate crime after witnesses reported her for vandalizing a Holocaust memorial on the universitys campus last Wednesday. The Delaware Department of Justice has charged Jenna Kandeel, 23, with a hate crime, criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct all misdemeanors for damaging several flags, which were put up by the University of Delaware Hillel for Holocaust Remembrance Week.
Holocaust survivor visits Harvard to discuss modern antisemitism – WCVB Boston
admin | May 21, 2024
After months of tumult on the campus of Harvard University following the Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel and the university's reaction, a holocaust survivor visited a Jewish organization at the prestigious school on Thursday. Karmela Waldman visited Harvard Chabad for a fireside chat comparing the history of the Holocaust to present-day antisemitism and recent incidents
Assemblywoman Amy Paulin & Westchester Legislators Secure $100K for the Holocaust & Human Rights Education … – Yonkers Times
admin | May 21, 2024
Assemblywoman AmyPaulin, HHREC Executive Director Millie Jasper, and New Rochelle residents and Holocaust survivorsMr. and Mrs. Jerry and Ellen Kaidanow Assemblywoman AmyPaulinpartnered with Assembly Members Chris Burdick, Dana Levenberg, Steve Otis, Gary Pretlow, Nader Sayegh, and MaryJane Shimsky to successfully secure$100,000from New York State for theHolocaust & Human Rights Education Center (HHREC)
Holocaust Remembrance Day: JFCS Holocaust Center gives ABC7 News a tour of the archives – KABC-TV
admin | May 21, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO -- Communities across the U.S. are remembering the atrocities of one of the worst acts of genocide in modern history for Holocaust Remembrance Day. But for the Jewish Family and Children's Services Holocaust Center in San Francisco, teaching the history of those events is what they do everyday
First UK female Orthodox communal rabbi to be ordained – The Jewish Chronicle
admin | May 21, 2024
In just over a fortnight, history will be made when the UKs first Orthodox female communal rabbi is ordained. After four years of study, Miriam Lorie, 36, will be celebrating her graduation from New Yorks pioneering Yeshivat Maharat
‘It Could Have Been Much Worse,’ Says the Rabbi from the SNL Season 49 Finale – Alma
admin | May 21, 2024
Saturday Night Live got the rabbi! This past weekend marked the 49th season finale of SNL hosted by Jake Gyllenhaal and the return of the Weekend Update joke swap. As the title suggests, in this segment Weekend Update co-anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che write each others jokes.
Michael Che Invites Rabbi to Sit In on SNL’s Year-End Joke Swap with Colin Jost – Yahoo Entertainment
admin | May 21, 2024
The post Michael Che Invites Rabbi to Sit In on SNLs Year-End Joke Swap with Colin Jost appeared first on Consequence. SNL wrapped up its 49th season this weekend and, as per tradition, Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che marked the occasion with their annual joke swap
Jewish National Fund-USA announces new rabbis for Israel Advisory Committee – JNS.org – JNS.org
admin | May 21, 2024
(May 20, 2024 / JNS) For years, Jewish National Fund-USAs Rabbis for Israel has been crucial in engaging rabbinical leaders around the country to support the land and people of Israel. Now, as the organization aids Israels resilience efforts and the rebuilding of communities in the Israel Envelope region, Rabbis for Israel has launched a pluralistic advisory committee to deepen community engagement and further unite our people. Chaired by the senior rabbi at Sinai Temple in Los Angeles, Erez Sherman, the Rabbis for Israel Advisory Committee features educators and thought leaders from every end of the religious spectrum.
