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Oct 25, 2024 · By Shira Li Bartov (JTA) - In "White Bird," a long-anticipated film about a Jewish girl who is rescued by her classmate in Nazi-occupied France, the Holocaust is fertile ground for teaching children how to be good. The movie is a spinoff of "Wonder" (2017), a modern-day story about a middle schooler seeking to fit in despite his facial differences.

Sep 6, 2024 · Not many people know much about Max Yasgur. Perhaps some do. I knew of him only because I was at the beautiful Bethel Woods Center for the Arts on Aug.17, the 55th anniversary of Woodstock. The Center is located on Max's former farm site in Bethel, N.Y. I came to Bethel to dedicate the eighth marker in the Borscht Belt Historical Marker Project sys...

Dec 27, 2024 · A beautiful example of unity and collaboration brought the Southwest Jewish community together, showcasing its spirit of support for one another at the Rosen JCC Community Chanukah Fest. This celebration was the result of a successful collaboration among numerous Jewish nonprofits, offering unique activities for both children and adults. The event...

Dec 27, 2024 · (JNS) — The gunman who shot two Christian kindergarteners in Oroville, Calif., earlier this month wrote a note stating that his actions were in response to America’s perceived role in the conflict in the Gaza Strip. This is a stark reminder of how unchecked hatred can spread and mutate, striking innocent victims across religious lines. This tra...

Nov 29, 2024 · Most comfortable in jeans and a polo shirt in his younger years and casual slacks and button-down shirts later in life, Harris Rosen's appearance might not have been the image of a wealthy hotelier and philanthropist, but it did reflect the soft-spoken and unassuming man he was. The Central Florida community lost this "hotel titan" on Monday, Nov.

Dec 27, 2024 · When Sarah Levitin first visited her now-husband’s Catholic family for Christmas, she was not expecting to see a menorah in their home. It was 2016, and the first night of Chanukah fell on Christmas Eve. Levitin, who grew up attending Jewish day school and traveled to Israel on a Birthright trip, had not planned to light Chanukah candles when she...

Dec 27, 2024 · On Sunday, Dec. 15, Temple Israel Sisterhood sponsored a Chanukah Market. The event, which featured a variety of local vendors, had something for everyone to enjoy. Among the most popular offerings were delicious treats from Sage Catering which served up fresh sandwiches and donuts. The market was a haven for those looking for unique, handmade item...

Dec 27, 2024 · (JNS) — I am writing these lines from the United States, where I am nearing the end of my latest speaking tour. I’ve been to New York, Toronto, Detroit, Philadelphia, and now Miami. Coming from South Africa, where we suffer one of the highest murder rates in the world—more than 70 people per day are killed throughout the country—I was never...

Jan 23, 2025 · (Israel Hayom via JNS) — Following security warnings about escalation in Judea and Samaria due to the release of hundreds of terrorists into the area, the Security Cabinet is expected to approve on Friday a comprehensive decision to address this front. This is one of the demands that Finance Minister and Religious Zionism Party chairman Bezalel S...