Jewish survivors of the Holocaust era “death trains,” pogrom and subsequent open ghettos in Iasi, Romania are now eligible to receive compensation pensions. The announcement follows the Claims Copnference’s early July negotiations with the German government. Approximately 15,000 Jews were murdered between the Iasi pogrom and “death trains.” Some Jews who survived the massacre of the pogrom were forced onto train cars where they were left for days while the train traveled between towns, killing most of the occupants through suffocation, dehydration and madness. Those Jews left behind in Iasi were forced to live in a designated section of the town set up as an open ghetto, under curfew, in constant fear of deportation to labor camps, enduring regular beatings and cruelty by both German and … [Read more...]
Hebrew College President, Rabbi Daniel Lehmann, to Step Down
Rabbi Daniel L. Lehmann, under whose stewardship Hebrew College has set the standard for Jewish learning and leadership for a pluralistic world, will step down from his position as president during the next academic year. As president for nearly a decade, Rabbi Lehmann has led Hebrew College to become a national center of pluralistic Jewish education, focusing on the intersection of rigorous intellectual exploration, spiritual creativity, and communal transformation. “After nine extraordinary and deeply fulfilling years at Hebrew College, I have decided it is the right time, both personally and institutionally, for a change. It has been a distinct privilege and blessing to lead this venerable institution and I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such a vibrant and committed … [Read more...]
Jonathan (Jon) Woocher, PhD, z”l
It is with sadness we share news of the untimely passing of Jonathan (Jon) Woocher, PhD, z”l. Jon, 70, was a long-time educator; a friend and colleague to many of us, and an early advisor to eJP. Jon worked for 27 years at JESNA as President and then as Chief Ideas Officer, where he headed the Lippman Kanfer Institute, an action-oriented think tank for innovation in Jewish Learning and Engagement. Jon joined Lippman Kanfer Foundation for Living Torah in 2013 as its first President and became Senior Fellow in September 2016. Among Jon's many notable achievements was convening the first-ever Consultation on Jewish Social Entrepreneurship and New Leadership Development (New York, Sept. 2008) under the Lippman Kanfer banner. Jon is survived by his wife, Sherry, two children and one … [Read more...]
Lynn Schusterman Honored as a Builder of Jerusalem
Philanthropist Lynn Schusterman received the Builder of Jerusalem award from Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat on Wednesday night. The award recognizes those who demonstrate a deep personal commitment to the city and whose work is helping to shape a promising future for Jerusalem. … [Read more...]
ORT Students join Jerusalem Papal Initiative for Peace
Sixteen ORT students from Argentina, Mexico, Spain and Israel are among 75 teenagers from eight countries gathering at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem for this week’s Interreligious Citizenship Encounter - four days of learning from and with each other as they formulate joint projects. On the final day, students will present their ideas, artworks and social projects to academics from 70 universities who have gathered for the Scholas World Congress to develop a “culture of encounter” for peace. The programme is an initiative of Pope Francis and aims to encourage young people to take an active role in civil society by tapping into their experiences and concerns and making positive changes in themselves and their communities. Leon Benhamu and Yosef Edery, students at the latest addition to the … [Read more...]
Jerusalem is Front and Center at the 2017 ROI Summit
The ROI Summit kicked off yesterday in Jerusalem. The 5-day gathering brings together young Jewish change makers from all over the world for networking, skill-building, brainstorming and creative learning sessions. This year, 150 participants are in attendance from 29 countries. Both Lynn Schusterman and Stacy Schusterman, co-chairs of the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, were there to welcome participants. As Lynn said: “You are so special to me because you represent the next generation. You all give me hope.” ROI Community members are charged with building important movements for change in the Jewish community and beyond. “Help us figure out how to leverage the strength of the entire ROI Community to make Israel and the broader world places of peace, hope and … [Read more...]
High-profile Miami Fundraiser: “Enough is Enough”
Yedioth Ahronoth reported on Sunday that “Ike” Fisher, a Florida real estate magnate, high-profile fundraiser for the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, and an AIPAC executive board member, reportedly sent a letter to former ambassador to the US Michael Oren saying that he would stop his philanthropic activities for Israel if the government did not reverse its decisions. “As you know, I am an active supporter of Israel. But I wish to inform you that my support is being suspended until the Israeli government changes its decision on the Western Wall and conversions,” Yedioth report quoted Fisher as writing. “It is not a matter of Reform and Conservative. What has happened here is a serious act of contempt toward the rabbis and leaders of our communities. They are saying to them: ‘You are irrelevant.’ … [Read more...]
Moscow Jewish Film Festival Celebrates Third Year
The third year of the Moscow Jewish Film Festival is a wrap. During the festival, which was held June 12-20, almost 5,500 people came to see 53 films selected from more than 800 submissions from Russia, the United States, France, Israel, Poland, Spain, Canada, the United Kingdom and other countries. As described by its website, the festival’s mission is to give Moscow’s audience the opportunity to meet and explore the world of Jewish professional cinematography. Organized with the support of Genesis Philanthropy Group; the Russian Jewish Congress; the Jewish Agency for Israel; the Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia; and UJA Federation of New York, the festival aims to curate the best Russian and foreign movies dedicated to Jewish culture. In other words, the festival is designed to … [Read more...]
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