Voices of European Jewry: Helsinki, Finland | The Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle – thejewishchronicle.net
admin | July 14, 2022
What time does Shabbat start tomorrow in Helsinki? I ask.
20 Years On, The Prince of Egypt is Still a Captivating Adaptation of the Story of Exodus – mxdwn.com
admin | July 14, 2022
Briana Luck July 12th, 2022 - 6:59 AM It was the year 1998 and DreamWorks Animation had released its second animated feature film The Prince of Egypt. The mere production of the film itself could be interpreted as risky, especially considering how DreamWorks was founded with the intention to compete with animation titans Disney and Pixar. The film was bold in a sense that the narrative was based around the story of Moses which appears in both the Torah and Bible.
Biden and Lapid jointly pledge to deny Iran weapons, but they diverge on the details – JTA News – Jewish Telegraphic Agency
admin | July 14, 2022
JERUSALEM (JTA) After releasing a joint statement that demonstrates unity on the need to counter the Iranian nuclear threat, U.S.
American Friends of the Hebrew University appoints Justin Pressman as Western Region Executive Director – JNS.org
admin | July 10, 2022
(July 8, 2022, Los Angeles, JNS Wire) American Friends of the Hebrew University (AFHU) has appointed Justin Pressman as Executive Director of its Western Region, which encompasses Southern California and the Southwestern states. In his new position, Pressman will develop regional strategic campaign plans, as well as implement and evaluate major giving campaigns in support of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israels premier academic institution and research powerhouse. We are thrilled to welcome Justin to our team to lead AFHUs programming and fundraising efforts in the Western Region, says AFHU Chief Executive Officer Joshua Rednik
How a group of Vail firefighters received an unexpected photo op with the Stanley Cup – Vail Daily
admin | July 10, 2022
The Stanley Cup was in Vail on July 2, courtesy of Colorado Avalanche general manager and former star Joe Sakic. And among the Vail locations the cup traveled was Meadow Drive, via dolly, where it had to roll right past a trio of on-duty firefighters at Station No
Israeli and Gazan researchers study Waldorf schools for Arab Israelis J. – The Jewish News of Northern California
admin | July 10, 2022
Hagit Zeev, 54, an Israeli-born psychotherapist living in Los Altos Hills, is enthusiastic about Waldorf education, a nontraditional method of teaching characterized by integrating the arts, movement and imagination in the classroom. Prevalent across the Bay Area and also popular in Israel, Waldorf schools are known for their holistic approach to trauma-informed education which equips teachers with the knowledge to recognize trauma and strategies to support students who experience it. Zeev, a Jew who grew up in Haifa and Tel Aviv, co-led a research team that in June published the findings of a 21-month study into Waldorf education in Israel
South Bend’s district headquarters won’t move from downtown this summer. Here’s why. – South Bend Tribune
admin | July 10, 2022
SOUTH BEND South Bend schools won't be moving out of its downtown headquarters this summer. ButSouth Bend city and school district officials say they both feel close to finalizing a deal after the Indiana attorney general's office cleared the way this week after an investigation ofa local charter school's challenge to the district's plans to move. This spring, the city offered $2.8 million to buythe administration building on Martin Luther King Jr.
Who is the poet Pelosi recited in her Roe vs. Wade reaction? – Los Angeles Times
admin | June 26, 2022
Following the Supreme Courts decision to reverse Roe vs. Wade, which opens the door for states to outlaw abortions, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) addressed the media with a statement that referenced a poem
The place where hope and livelihoods grow in the Galilee – ISRAEL21c
admin | June 26, 2022
For Myasar Khamaisy, 44, her involvement with Sindyanna of the Galilee began with an empty nest. It was 2015, her three daughters had left home for college, and she had nothing to do. To get a job, she knew she had to improve her Hebrew language skills
Divine healing in the Bible – Part 2 – Guardian Nigeria
admin | June 26, 2022
The main diagnostic tools were observation and superficial physical examination. The physician had few aids to use in his work. Demons can cause physical illness in the human body (Mat 9:32-33; 12:22; 17:14-18; Mark 9:20-22; Luke 13:11, 16), although not all sickness and disease are the result of evil spirits (Mat 4:24; Luke 5:12-13)
