News
Politics aside
N.Y.’s Celebrate Israel Parade will be ‘noisy and chaotic’ but major disruptions unexpected, organizer says
Head count
With federation funding, JIMENA launching new study of Sephardi and Mizrahi students N.Y. Jewish day schools
Coming full circle
Former top AIPAC official Elias Saratovsky tapped to lead Birthright Foundation, succeeding Tapoohi
Just say no
Activists, researchers sound alarm as Israel’s opioid use reaches critical level, surpassing U.S.
Survey says
ADL poll finds antisemitic views decreasing in Europe, but more common in the east
Cross pollination
Honey Foundation looks to grow ‘Israeli Judaism’ by supporting communities not funded by the state
Considering covenant
Rabbi Sacks Legacy launches new Shavuot guides based on his teachings
Matan Torah
Sight unseen, Alfred Moses bought one of the world’s most expensive books to fill Jews with pride
Jewish people’s parliament
In win for center-left bloc, World Zionist Congress passes resolutions critical of the Israeli government
Inside story
United Hatzalah brings woman in failing health from Ukraine to Israel in rescue operation
Backing Beta Israel
Fearing it won’t be a priority, N.Y. federation funds groups campaigning for Ethiopian aliyah
Mohel makers
Conservative movement to certify mohels through Brit Kodesh program
Ve’Ahavta Et HaGer
Religious advocacy group organizes ‘Love the Convert’ Shabbat in U.S., Israel before Shavuot
Cancer Care
With largest donation of its kind, Beilinson Hospital’s Samueli Institute takes holistic approach to cancer treatment
