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Orthodox conversions in Israel down dramatically, study shows
Orthodox conversions in Israel are down by 31 percent over the past two years, according to a new report. “Both demographic changes and bureaucratic hurdles have contributed to this change,” said Rabbi Seth Farber, director of ITIM: Resources and Advocacy for Jewish Life.
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men rally against Internet dangers
Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men attended a rally Sunday at the New York Mets' stadium on the dangers of the Internet and how to use modern technology in a religiously responsible way.
Maltz Museum in Beachwood presents 'the resurgence of Jewish culture in Poland'
Maltz Museum: 'The Resurgence of Jewish Culture in Poland' May 30, from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. “Jewish cultural, social, and religious life is undergoing a revival in Poland. Sean Martin, associate curator of Jewish History WRHS, takes you behind-the-scenes at the Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw and scholar Jody Russell Manning discusses how the people of Oswiecim (Auschwitz) are coming ...
Odessa Still Throbs With Jewish Life
Paul Berger went to Odessa chasing a myth about a disappearing Jewish culture. In Isaac Babel’s hometown, he found a community that is very much alive and kicking. Click here for the rest of the article...
Jewish Family Services Of Greater Hartford Celebrates 100 Years
Follow Your Town News On The Courant's West Hartford Facebook Page When Paul Matasovski moved from Atlanta to Connecticut in 1987, he connected with Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford — a nonprofit organization on which he still relies today.
Jewish Community Split Over Internet Issue, Gathering And Rally Held At Citi Field Highlight Differing Views
Jewish men and women held a rally outside of Citi Field in response to a gathering held by Jewish religious leaders who believe that the Internet threatens their way of life.
Campus caters to observant Jewish students as their enrollment rises
Jewish enrollment at Rutgers University’s flagship campus is estimated to have jumped by more than 20 percent last year, due in no small part to the growth of services on campus that are particularly appealing to Orthodox students, community leaders say.
Staten Island Jewish community celebrates Lag B' Omer
The Staten Island Jewish community celebrated Lag B' Omer May 10 with games, crafts, marshmallow roasting and other fun
Is Willy Loman Jewish? - On Religion
Even Arthur Miller himself changed his view of his character’s religion and ethnicity over the years.
Jewish Federation: Connections book group a success
New friends discussing great books about Jewish life around the world over cappuccino and other goodies was the highlight of Connections, a lively book group for mothers of the PJ Library, the Jewish book-and-CD-of-the-month club for Jewish children, ages 6 months to 8 years.
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