Some Jewish organizations — mainly Orthodox and conservative — hail the initiative for spotlighting Jews and the day of rest, while others have misgivings over the mingling of religion and state

George Soros-founded grantmaker says it will distribute $30 million over three years to groups addressing antisemitsm and anti-Muslim discrimination

Kay will assume the role on Oct. 5, as Eric Goldstein departs after 12 years atop the country’s largest Jewish federation

The organization will soon launch a search for his successor, as Septimus looks for 'new problems to solve, new initiatives to build'