Interest: Israel

France Update

Last week it was widely reported that the Grand Synagogue of Paris was closed on Shabbat immediately following the attacks on Charlie Hebdo and the Jewish community. In fact the…

Letter from Hand in Hand

The recent slaughter of four rabbis in Jerusalem has left our community shaken. The events have led to a variety of responses, some sadly more predictable than others. Our outrage…

To Our Community

Last Tuesday evening, we gathered together to show our solidarity with Israel.  Hundreds and hundreds of people showed up to deliver the clear message that we as a community support…

Remarks from Community Briefing

Adapted from my remarks delivered at the Jewish Federation’s community briefing July 21 at the Kopolow Building. Less than three weeks ago our community gathered to memorialize three boys who…