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Repairing the world Tikkun Olam is such a well-known concept in Jewish life that it almost borders on being a cliché. But of course, it is not. Certainly, the importance of making the world a better place through acts of kindness and compassion is taught to us from...
Yuval David : TV Star, Activist, Filmmaker and Global Storyteller
By Debra Rich Gettleman Yuval David is one of those “got it all” kind of people. He’s super handsome, outrageously talented, deeply thoughtful, and genuinely cares about other people and the world. He actually sounds too good to be true. But I sat down with him and...
Jewish dog creates cultural phenomenon
By Debra Rich Gettleman Shayna Maydele opens up about Jewish life, love, and standing up to hate. “Wait, you don’t want to talk to me?” Heidi Silverstone asks at the onset of our interview. “Well, it’s not that.” I gently explain. “I appreciate your translating. But I...
Day of Rage scheduled for tomorrow in your community and around the world.
Former Hamas Leader Khaled Meshaal has called for a "Day of Rage" this Friday, October 13. He is calling for all of their followers around the world to "mobilize for Jihad." In a joint statement, the National Security Council and the Foreign Ministry advised...
Standing tall with Israel: What you can do to help
By Cindy Saltzman As Israel and America stand strong against Hamas, Hezbollah, and anyone who supports the massacre of innocent civilians, the desire to help is palpable. But how do you know where and how to give? How do you determine a charity is credible and...
TO LIFE, TO LIFE, L’CHAIFLICKS
By Debra Rich Gettleman My first question for Neil Friedman, founder of Menemsha films and co-founder of the Jewish and Israeli streaming service ChaiFlicks, was, “What started this passion for Jewish media, specifically film and television?” I was expecting the...
Israeli Professor now one degree from Kevin Bacon.
By Debra Rich Gettleman Dear reader, I’m trying to reach Kevin Bacon. If any of you know anyone who knows anyone who knows him, would you be so kind as to forward this email to them. That’s basically the premise of the whole 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon game. But...
Movie? What Movie?
by Debra Rich Gettleman A standing ovation at the prestigious Venice International Film Festival, and the cat is out of the bag. “Tatami,” is the story of female Iranian Judoka champion, Saeid Mollaei, who was ordered to throw a match at the World Judo Championships...
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When young Jewish adults travel to Israel through trips presented by organizations such as Taglit-Birthright Israel or Jewish National Fund-USA, they are usually looking for meaningful connections to their heritage and religion.
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Among the many newcomers are Jews who have found their new and sometimes first spiritual home in Chabad of Idaho. They are attracted to Chabad’s authenticity and welcoming attitude. Every Jew is encouraged to participate, regardless of affiliation and ability to pay.
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Eve Levy is the granddaughter of four survivors, one of whom came from Warsaw and lost a hundred family members in the Holocaust.
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