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On Thursday, December 12, 2024, the Birthright Israel Foundation held an inspiring evening at the Harmonie Club in New York City to honor the extraordinary contributions of Jeffrey R. Solomon. The event also featured the presentation of the inaugural Jeffrey R. Solomon Prize, a prestigious award recognizing exceptional Birthright Israel trip staff. The first recipient […]
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On Monday, December 12, 2024, the New York City Council hosted its first-ever Chanukah Celebration in the historic Council Chambers at City Hall. Organized by City Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams, the City Council’s Jewish Caucus, and the Speaker’s Community Outreach Unit, the evening began with a kosher reception and concluded with a festive assortment […]
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“Shuk to the Core” has supported Israeli vendors and artists through challenging times since its launch in 2002, including during Operation Protective Edge in 2014 and the current Swords of Iron War. Founded by Stuart Katz and Daniel Rothner, this initiative connects Israeli communities with those in the U.S. and Canada. With a mission to […]
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On the evening of Sunday, September 22, 2024, Hebrew Union College in New York hosted a sold-out concert that ushered in the Jewish New Year in a deeply meaningful way. The concert featured scholarship recipients of the Ronen Foundation of America, established in memory of RONEN ISRAELI (1968-1992). It was not only a showcase of […]
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On October 21, 2024, hundreds of anti-Zionists Jews gathered in Manhattan to protest the state of Israel and its recent persecution of anti-Zionist communities in the Holy Land The rally began across from the Israeli consulate on Second Avenue, New York City. Recently the |state of Israel is attempting to force religious Jews into their […]
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Record-breaking Israeli artist’s “Elul” concert united Jews from all backgrounds for an evening of heartfelt, prayerful, and joyous song while hosting legendary Israeli singers Idan Raichel and Eviatar Banai. Just seventeen days before Rosh Hashanah, Israeli singer Ishay Ribo electrified a sold-out Madison Square Garden audience with a heart-swelling performance on September 15, 2024 (12 […]
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I recently had the pleasure of attending the sold-out performance of The Sabbath Girl at 59E59 Theaters, a modern romantic comedy that charmed audiences with its poignant and timely story. Written by Cary Gitter and directed by Joe Brancato, this play features a superb cast of five who skillfully bring to life a narrative about […]
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On May 6, 2024, Or Olam Synagogue in New York City hosted a deeply moving classical tribute concert titled “Triumph of Our Spirit,” honoring Jewish lives lost in the Shoah and in modern times. From 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm, the newly renovated sanctuary at 308 E 55th St was filled with poignant melodies and […]
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The documentary “Between the Stone and the Flower: The Duality of the Conversos” follows the incredible journey of Genie Milgrom as she unearths her Jewish lineage, despite her Roman Catholic upbringing in Havana, Cuba, and Miami, Florida. Born into a Catholic family with Spanish roots, Genie felt a persistent disconnection from her surroundings. Her quest […]
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Part of the MusicTalks concerts on the JCC Rooftop collection MusicTalks celebrates Ella Fitzgerald’s birthday in a special concert featuring MusicTalks Jazz quartet and award-winning vocalist Imani Rousselle By MusicTalks Date and time Sunday, August 18 · 7–8pm EDT Location JCC Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10023 Join us for a romantic sunset […]
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