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Jewish Groups Mobilize in Wake of Devastating Haiti Quake

By Jacob Berkman (JTA)

As the death toll mounts in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, the organized Jewish world is lining up support for the rescue and relief effort in the region.Read More


Ari Teman, Founder of JCorps Wins Federation Award

By Jacob Berkman (JTA)

After weeks of deliberation and more than 600,000 votes, the Jewish Federations of North America has named its first Jewish Community Hero: Ari Teman.Read More


In One Week, Jewish Community Lands Obama, Brin

By Jacob Berkman (JTA)

The relative calm that annually settles in over the Jewish nonprofit world during the High Holidays season ended with a bang this week, as the Jewish communal world landed two big gets.Read More


Outgoing Brandeis President Has Strengthened School's Jewish Identity

By Jacob Berkman (JTA)

Jehuda Reinharz took many by surprise last week when he abruptly announced that he would be stepping down as president of Brandeis University at the end of this academic year.Read More


Budget Shortfalls Inspire Creative Approaches at Day Schools

By Jacob Berkman (JTA)

Rabbi Samuel Levine has a problem — and it’s echoing throughout the Jewish day school world.Read More



 

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