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Congregation Poale Zedeck, an Orthodox congregation in Squirrel Hill, has voted to hire Daniel Yolkut as its new rabbi. The vote, which came shortly before Purim last month, capped a long process...
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Jewish summer camps provide a powerful Jewish growth opportunity that should not be missed, especially since campers today don’t have to forgo anything to enjoy the long-lasting benefits, writes an Avi Chai Foundation official.
The Forward takes a look at this trend, with special focus on the seder being held at Savoy.
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned two Gaza firms for their ties to Hamas.
The ubiquitous Maxwell House Hagaddah may have originated as a sales promotion for the instant coffee brand, but for many Jewish families the tattered copies they pull out every year hold both poignant memories, and splotches, from sedarim past.
The student government at the University of California, Berkeley reportedly endorsed a divestment bill.
Watch the video of President Obama’s first comments on the ongoing flap over last week’s announcement regarding Israeli building starts in Jerusalem.
In response to a student government resolution in support of the Irvine 11, Jewish students at the University of California, Irvine brought their concerns directly to the student leadership this week. Jewish students are also pushing for their own resolution that would more generally endorse the right "to meet in an unrestricted environment." See video below.
What to eat if you’re going to a baseball game? A hot dog on matzah? A children’s book tackles the question.
Some advice for interfaith families on navigating the Passover season.
A nationwide staffing company settled a lawsuit on behalf of two Jewish employees who were subjected to religious discrimination.
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