After initial run of 19 participants, the initiative, dubbed Oz Ve’Ruach, plans to expand to 160 next year and 280 in 2028

Rise of anti-Israel sentiments and politicians, as well as antisemitism, demanded that the federation take a more active role in advocacy and political organizing efforts, Poupko says

$1 million matching grant from New York state Sen. Sam Sutton closes campaign for group’s new $25 million Brooklyn warehouse

The digital study partner is meant to assist people study Jewish texts, not take the place of human interactions

Donation comes after the New England Patriots owner blocked the rapper from performing at Gillette Stadium over anti-Israel remarks, past antisemitic behavior