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Jewish tradition is a polemic against loneliness — on Passover and the rest of the year
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (232+ words) (JTA) " It is a lonely time to be a North American Jew. A month after Purim, the Passover seder fosters two distinct sets of interpersonal connections. The seder is carefully constructed to strengthen family bonds and, simultaneously, to welcome strangers…...
New interactive technology preserves Holocaust survivor’s voice for future generations
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (879+ words) As a child growing up in Baltimore, our family's Passover Se" A new memoir by Scottsdale resident Al Krockey is bringing r" In Esther Basch's Interactive Interview she addresses questions asked in real time." On Feb. 8, students and community members…...
Scottsdale author revisits Jewish life in 1960s Skokie in new memoir
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (858+ words) A new memoir by Scottsdale resident Al Krockey is bringing readers back to the streets of Skokie, Illinois, through stories of family, music, community and the turbulence of 1968. Krockey's recently released book, "Straight Outta Skokie: The Krockey Chronicles: 1968," is the…...
Celebrate Israel’s 78th birthday at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus
1+ week, 4+ day ago (768+ words) Participants share their support of Israel during the Israel@77 celebration Children dance to Israeli music at the Israel@77 celebration For the fourth consecutive year, Greater Phoenix community members and visitors of all faiths are invited to celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut, the…...
Why it’s hard for American Jews to talk about democracy — and why we absolutely must
1+ week, 6+ day ago (397+ words) A protester holds a 'Stand up for democracy' placard during a demonstration in London in solidarity with protests taking place in the United States, June 14, 2025." (JTA) " At a time when American democracy faces real threats, many mainstream Jewish leaders are…...
Inspiring the next generation of Jewish leaders in the Valley of the Sun
3+ week, 5+ day ago (601+ words) The CTeen Phoenix delegation in New York. More than 4,000 Jewish teens took over Times Square on a Saturday night. The 15 CTeen Phoenix delegates that journeyed to New York City for the 18th Annual CTeen International Shabbaton on Feb. 19-22 learned more than…...
“Being Jewish” podcast host Jonah Platt visits Phoenix
4+ week, 23+ hour ago (1262+ words) Jonah Platt, left, and Matt Gottesman, right, have a conversation about Jewish roots, antisemitism and spreading Jewish messages at the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix's Unite event on March 4. More than 100 community partners visited the home of Bob…...
Jewish educators must go beyond slogans and statements — even when it comes to war with Iran
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (636+ words) Britain's Keir Starmer meets students during a visit to the Independent Jewish Day School in Hendon, London, Sept." 8, 2023." (JTA) " I have spent much of my life living in, traveling to, and learning about Israel. Like many who care deeply about…...
Camp, community and continuity define the leadership of Rabbi Stephen Kahn
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (1467+ words) Having spent more than 30 years as a rabbi and over two decades at the helm of Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) in Scottsdale, Rabbi Stephen Kahn has personally shaped the lives of generations of congregants, both within CBI's walls and beneath…...
1 in 3 American Jews were targeted by an antisemitic incident last year, AJC survey finds
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (606+ words) Demonstrators hold US and Israeli flags during a rally in Central Park marking 150 days since hostages were taken in attack on Israel on March 10, 2024 in New York City." (JTA) " One-third of American Jews reported being the target of an antisemitic…...