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March for Israel

On Sunday, December 6, 1987, a quarter of a million people marched on the National Mall for the freedom of Soviet Jews. “Freedom Sunday for Soviet Jews” was reported to be the largest Jewish rally ever held in Washington. We showed the world our strength and power when unified for a just…

Super Sunday

Through October 6, when asked for a gift to Jewish Federation many donors would respond, “ok, as long as none of my gift goes to Israel.” As of October 7, we’ve seen a major paradigm shift with donors, as well as people who have never donated to the Jewish Federation before, giving in…

Positives?

I try to use this weekly article to discuss current events relative to Israel, Judaism, and our community. I like to keep pace with the rhythm of Jewish life, but I also like to mix up my approach. I was thinking that this week I need a positive message.

But, to be fully transparent, I’m …

This is Our Time

I was six years old during the Yom Kippur War. I remember my father sitting on the edge of his bed watching the news and asking him who was winning the war as if he were watching a football game. Millions of dollars were quickly raised by American Jewry to support Israel in her time of need.…

Unity

A response to one of our long-term planning survey questions read, “I’d like to see more large communal gatherings, like our community Shabbat dinner and Chanukah on Jay, where no one cares about denomination.” You’ve probably guessed by now that this is my jam. I like finding common…