Jun 25, 2025 | Miscellaneous
I left for Israel on June 4th, excited to be exploring and learning about Israel, the Israeli people, and my home for what I thought was going to be the next 10 days. We started our trip in Tzfat, learning about the Kabbalah, spirituality, and taking in this beautiful...
Sep 19, 2024 | Miscellaneous
Ruach HaHadashaToday we had breakfast with staff members from Ruach HaHadasha a community action group that is encouraging young professionals to make their homes in Jerusalem. Most students after they have completed their studies at any of Jerusalem’s many...
Sep 19, 2024 | Miscellaneous
Old CityWhat better way to feel a deep connection to Jerusalem than to visit the City of David. This is where Jerusalem was born some 3,000 years ago. Amir took us to the perfect look out perch, where we experienced a spectacular view of this ancient city. This...
Sep 19, 2024 | Miscellaneous
MasadaWe awoke for a wonderful breakfast at the Prima Royale Hotel. Our journey to Masada started in the city and once we crossed through a tunnel for about 30 seconds, we arrived in the desert. One quick stop at the gas station for a camel ride and we were almost to...
Sep 19, 2024 | Miscellaneous
Mahane YehudaThe market was packed before Shabbat. Our group bought all the food we were going to prepare in the afternoon and eat that evening for our Shabbat dinner. Everything sold at the market was beautiful, fresh, and plentiful. The excitement in the market...
Apr 4, 2024 | Federation News, Miscellaneous, Press Releases
Israeli Visitors and our Communities Together: Nahal Oz – Atlanta & St. Louis Partnership Naomi Petel Adler and Mirjam Heutink are both from Kibbutz Nahal Oz. This was the first kibbutz attacked by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Both their families managed to...
Aug 15, 2023 | Miscellaneous
Randi Schenberg (Crown Center for Senior Living), past president of JProStL, announced the new JProStL board for 2023-24. Board members include President – Rabbi Lori Levine (Congregation Shaare Emeth), Vice President – Rachel Andreasson (Temple Israel)...
May 11, 2021 | Miscellaneous
Below are comprehensive daily reports from the Jewish Federations of North America’s Israel team about what is happening on the ground in Israel. We will update with the latest information as it becomes available. Friday, May 21, 2021 | 9:21 am Ceasefire...
Aug 5, 2020 | Miscellaneous
August 7, 2020 Dear Community Member, We are writing to let you know about a data security incident that may have involved you and other members of your family’s personal Federation-related information. This might also involve data of minor children, if you should...
