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Barry Sherman’s Family Slams Murder-Suicide Reports As Mystery Deepens
The family of Canadian-Jewish billionaire couple Barry and Honey Sherman, found dead at their home in Toronto on Friday, have slammed the police for allegedly circulating rumors that their death was a murder-suicide. In a statement, the family rejected the account – attributed to “police sources” in the local media – that Barry Sherman may…
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Hebrew Israelites Vow To Rebuild Brooklyn Synagogue Destroyed In Blaze
Standing beneath the charred remains of their synagogue, members of Brooklyn’s Hebrew Israelite community mourned the destruction of their historic house of worship. B’nai Adah Kol Beth Israel was gutted by an accidental fire last month and the building now stands vacant and boarded up. There are gaping holes in the roof, with beams poking…
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Jewish Alabama Hails Roy Moore’s Defeat As A Hanukkah Miracle
On the first night of Hanukkah, Alabama’s Jews said the Shehecheyanu, the 2,000-year-old prayer of generalized thanksgiving that’s almost always appropriate: “Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the Universe, who has granted us life, sustained us and enabled us to reach this moment.” Then they were presented with another miracle, on top of…
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Meet Julius Genachowski, The Jewish Father Of Net Neutrality
The Republican-led Federal Communications Commission has voted to reverse the policy of net neutrality which guarantees equal access to the web. Here’s how the Forward in 2010 profiled the Jewish leader of the FCC who spearheaded the policy in the first place. How should the United States regulate the Internet? The answer to this question…
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After Alabama Shocker, Will Lee Zeldin Face Music For Embracing Trump — And Bannon?
Taking the stage at the Zionist Organization of America gala, Rep. Lee Zeldin sounded thrilled to introduce the keynote speaker: Steve Bannon. He showered praise on the head of Breitbart News for standing up for Israel against the Palestinians, concluding with a decisive statement that Bannon, accused of turning Breitbart into a platform for the…
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Where Do Jews Fit In Roy Moore’s Alabama?
Many would say Alabama is black and white. Trying to convince those people otherwise feels futile. As a Yankee who lives here now, it’s easy to reduce Alabama to a fever dream and hide in an enclave of Jews, most transplanted here because Birmingham’s a college town that needs academics. I’m a bit of a…
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5 Things To Know About Nikki Haley’s Jewish Right-Hand Man Jon Lerner
He holds a senior position in the Trump administration and has made a name for himself as one of the most successful political consultants, yet Jon Lerner, manages to steer clear from the spotlight. Currently serving as America’s deputy ambassador to the United Nations, under Nikki Haley, Lerner, 49, was recently described in a New…
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Salary Survey 2017: Matthew Brooks Of The Republican Jewish Coalition
Republican Jewish Coalition Location: Washington, DC Category: Advocacy or Public Service Matthew Brooks Executive Director The Republican Jewish Coalition is a conservative lobbyist group representing American Jewish Republicans. The organization, founded in 1985, focuses on an array of global policy, social, and civil rights issues. The RJC takes a supportive stance towards Israel. Organization Website…
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Salary Survey 2017: Daniel Grossman Of Jewish Community Federation Of San Francisco
Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco Location: San Francisco, CA Category: Federation Danny Grossman CEO The Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco is among the 20 largest federations in the United States. Having grown out of Jewish communal fundraising efforts established in the early 20th century, the Federation’s work is guided by the Jewish values…
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Salary Survey 2017: David N. Myers Of The Center for Jewish History
The Center for Jewish History Location: New York, NY Category: Advocacy or Public Service David N. Myers President & CEO The Center for Jewish History is a library, museum and research institute with a focus on Jewish history. The Center hosts the collections of five partner organizations: the American Jewish Historical Society, the American Sephardi…
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Salary Survey 2017: Mark Dratch Of Rabbinical Council of America (Orthodox)
Rabbinical Council of America (Orthodox) Location: New York, NY Category: Religion or Education Mark Dratch Executive Director Organization Website | Guidestar Page For information on other Jewish nonprofits, see here. For information on other religion and education leaders, see here.
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