By Luca Elek I am not sure if I have ever experienced anything remotely similar to the so called refugee crisis of the past months. When thinking about the situation the first thing that comes to mind is the horror, the suffering and at the same time, me being powerless and … [Read more...] about Refugees in Hungary – A Personal Perspective
Archives for September 2015
Europe-based Position Open: Yesod Director
Position Description Applicants should send their resume and a 500-word essay on “My vision of Jewish life in Europe in 2025” to: [email protected] by Monday 26th October 2015, 10.00am GMT Introduction and context Yesod is a collaborative framework foc … [Read more...] about Europe-based Position Open: Yesod Director
Nathan Cummings Foundation Appoints New President and CEO
The Nathan Cummings Foundation has selected Sharon Alpert as President and CEO. Sharon is currently the vice president for programs and strategic initiatives at the Surdna Foundation, a 100-year-old family foundation focused on fostering just and sustainable communities … [Read more...] about Nathan Cummings Foundation Appoints New President and CEO
The Day After the Iran Deal: Vitriol Reigns as U.S. Jews Try to Move Forward
By Debra Nussbaum Cohen Haaretz.com It's “the day after” a bruising fight in the Jewish community over the Iran nuclear deal - a debate marked by vitriol and vituperation. Reactions have often been hair-trigger fast and the language painful. While Jewish federations in com … [Read more...] about The Day After the Iran Deal: Vitriol Reigns as U.S. Jews Try to Move Forward
Jewish Coalition for Syrian Refugees Announces Grants to Assist Refugees in Europe
The Jewish Coalition for Syrian Refugees - recently expanded to address the needs of refugees and migrants in Europe and the wider Middle East - announced today three grants to address the welfare of refugee women and children and to ensure psychosocial support for beleaguered … [Read more...] about Jewish Coalition for Syrian Refugees Announces Grants to Assist Refugees in Europe