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Amid declining Jewish caucus in Congress, rising concerns over communal influence

WASHINGTON (JTA) – From 31 in 2009 to a likely 19 in January, the unofficial Jewish caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives is shrinking fast. Jewish lawmakers have traditionally been the first stop for Jewish lobbyists seeking inroads for … more

Ron Kampeas | 9/11/14

URI Hillel board retreat

Members of the University of Rhode Island Hillel Student Board gathered for a mini-retreat on Sept. 7. Pictured left to right in the front row: Attar Chalif, Shayna Sage, Hannah Kaplan, Ben Richter, Kayla Nitzberg. In the back row, left to right: … more

9/11/14

Ethan Adler completes rabbinic studies

No matter what you call him – Ethan, Reverend Adler or a Red Sox fan – for almost 30 years, Congregation Beth David of Narragansett has called Ethan Adler their spiritual leader. And as of Aug. 18, the congregation can now also call him … more

BETH DWORETZKY | 9/11/14

Project Shoresh Learners’ Program for the High Holy Days

Rabbi Naftali Karp is organizing the Learners’ Program again, just in time for the holidays. He says that it has been a fantastic success for the past two years. Shorter than many typical High Holy Day programs, the Learners’ Program is intended … more

Irina Missiuro | 9/11/14

Is the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge a model for Jewish fund-raising?

JNS.ORG – The hottest month of summer was ice cold, as thousands of people poured buckets of ice water over their heads to raise awareness about amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and money for researching the fatal neurological disease. In just … more

MAAYAN JAFFE | 9/11/14

Sabras and slap shots: North Americans bring hockey know-how to Israel

BALTIMORE (JTA) – Drew Koike knew a bit about Israel: its capital, location, climate and biblical roots. But it never dawned on the 14-year-old Washingtonian that hockey existed in the country. That was until earlier this year, when the coach … more

Hillel Kuttler | 9/11/14

Keeping it kosher

The High Holy Days will soon be here. Time to start preparing for those festive meals that are part of the holiday celebration. For my mother, this posed a particular problem. My father, who disliked most vegetables, had been a dedicated vegetarian … more

GERALDINE S. FOSTER | 9/11/14

A new way to prepare for the High Holy Days

MyJewishLearning.com – I’m advocating a new angle on heshbon ha-nefesh, “soul’s accounting,” that we do in preparation to the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. This soul work begins with the ancient Greek dictum … more

TSAFI LEV | 9/11/14

Give up the guilt: A proposal for the New Year

SAN FRANCISCO (MyJewishLearning.com) – Here is a radical proposal for the New Year: Forget the guilt and instead lean into what you love to become the best possible version of yourself. The liturgy for the Jewish New Year has us taking a long … more

RUTH ABUSCH MAGDER | 9/11/14

Turner Classic Movies showcases ‘broad sweep’ of the Jewish experience on film

JNS.ORG – Since 2006, the Turner Classic Movies (TCM) cable and satellite TV network has hosted “The Projected Image,” a month-long showcase examining how different cultural and ethnic groups have been portrayed on the big screen. At last, … more

MICHELE ALPERIN | 9/11/14