Tag: North America
Former Druze MK to Represent Israel as Senior Emissary on North American Colleges
"In the name of pluralism and diversity, we will work to connect, bridge, and emphasize what we have in common, for our country and our future.”
Why Die in Galus, When You Can Live in Eretz Yisrael?
IsraelTorah.org is reaching a new audience with a very different and edgy aliyah message.
Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm, z”l Passes Away
"He was hero of Diaspora Jewry in the US and built up its relations with Israel. He was a gifted orator, a visionary leader ... and a kind man."
Interest in Aliyah to Israel from US Increases by 50% Amid COVID-19 Crisis
The Olim ranged in ages from one-years-old to 66-years-old and hailed from New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Florida and Illinois, and will be living in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Beit Shemesh, Ramat Gan and Yafo.
Nefesh B’Nefesh Launches Virtual Mega Aliyah Event Featuring Real Aliyah Opportunities
The Aliyah group will provide online informational sessions to nearly 1,000 pre-registered participants in lieu of this year’s New Jersey mega Aliyah event.
Nefesh B’Nefesh Cancels Teaneck Mega Aliyah Event over Fears of Coronavirus
As an alternative, Nefesh B’Nefesh will be offering broadcast sessions and presentations on an all-encompassing slate of Aliyah resources.
Nefesh B’Nefesh Brought 36,000 Olim Home Since 2010, 57,000 Since 2002
If this is your first time turning your long-felt desire to come home to Israel into a tangible endeavor, we recommend you visit the Nefesh B'Nefesh Aliyahpedia.
Nefesh B’Nefesh Oleh 60,000 Lands at Ben Gurion, Collects Jewish Freedom, Stunning Jewish Heat...
The flight included 103 children under the age of 17, 21 medical professionals, three sets of twins, and a 28-day-old baby.
Shabbat Across America 2019 to ‘Turn an Ordinary Friday Night into Something Extraordinary’
On Friday night, March 1, 2019, hundreds of synagogues across North America will take part in a a celebration of the thing that unifies...
239 North American Olim Land in Israel
The group includes 27 medical professionals, 13 Jewish community professionals, and 57 lone soldiers.
Jewish American Schools Asking Israel for Financial Support
Tuition in Jewish American schools has reached $40,000 a year per child.
Isaac Herzog Elected Jewish Agency Chairman over Netanyahu’s Objections
Signaling that he understand why had been selected, Herzog told the board on Sunday: “A Jew is a Jew is a Jew, no matter his denomination or the type of kippah he chooses to wear or not to wear on his head."
Foreign Ministry Asks Diaspora Jews for Help on UN’s Jerusalem Vote
But some Diaspora Jewish groups, particularly in North America, say ... they have no intention of lobbying on behalf of the Netanyahu government.
TEVA to Relocate Most Israeli Operations, Slash Work Force
A total of 10,000 of the company’s total 56,000 employees are projected to lose their jobs worldwide.
Camp Ramah Still Safe for Zionists, Director Rejects Ha’aretz Insinuations
According to Ha'aretz, Camp Ramah has incorporated the curriculum of a group called IfNotNow to teach Jewish Children about the evils of Israeli occupation. So we made a phone call.
BGU Medical School for International Health Announces Global Health Scholarship
“The need for medical training that addresses underserved populations has never been more important."
North Korea Launches Short-Range Ballistic Missiles During US-SK War Games
“The U.S. Pacific Command determined the three ballistic missile launches from North Korea did not pose a threat to Guam.”
Agricultural Pest Threatens Israeli Exports to European Union
Historically, the moth has been found mainly in Africa, but in recent years has caused increasing damage in Israel as well.
US Ambassador’s Daughter Arrives on Aliyah!
The Ambassador was there on the tarmac to welcome his daughter to her new home.
233 North American Olim including 70 Future Soldiers Arrive Tuesday
The brand-new Olim hail from 19 US states and two Canadian provinces, including 20 families, 64 children, six sets of twins and 26 medical professionals.
Iceland’s WOW Air to Offer Tel Aviv – New York $149 RT Flights
Bring your own food and water, and download a movie on your iPad or laptop ahead of the flight.
Diaspora Jews Murdered in Anti-Semitic Attacks to Be Memorialized on Yom HaZikaron
Approximately 200 Jews were murdered in anti-Semitic attacks around the globe since Israel’s establishment in 1948.
Beyond the Matrix – Ira Michaelson is Back!! [audio]
An encouraging update on bringing faith to communities in North & South America.
US President Trump Condemns 5th Wave of Bomb Threats to JCCs, Jewish Day Schools
"The President continues to condemn these and any other form of anti-Semitic and hateful acts in the strongest terms," Spicer said.
Study: Muslims Are a Demographic Ticking Time Bomb – For the Whole Planet
In the US, Muslims are expected to double from 0.9% of the population in 2010 to 2.1% by 2050, based on recent demographic and migration patterns.
Political Hitman – Is Orthodoxy Killing Judaism? [audio]
Are the Religious Really Living and Teaching 'Love your fellow Jew'?
Newcomer Rabbinic Organization Launches Lower East Side Eruv Against Establishment View
The new group encourages its constituencies "to pursue guidance from its own rabbinic authorities and to continue the spirit of mutual respect and dignity that Jewish practice demands and engenders."
July 4th Special: 11 Jews Who Changed America
In making our selection we looked for true pioneers, people who arrived when a certain situation was at point A, and due to their investment over a lifetime, things moved on to B or even higher in the alphabet.
7-Eleven Recognizes Slurpee Needs of Observant Jews
Noting that 7/11 (2015) fell on Shabbat this year, some 7-Eleven stores extended their free Slurpee tradition for an additional day.
US Removes Iran, Hezbollah from National Intelligence Terrorist List
The US has removed both Iran and its Lebanon-based proxy, Hezbollah, from the National Intelligence list of terrorism threats.