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A Lego on the Seder Plate: Temple Israel Calls for New Ritual Object After Attack
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (377+ words) Monday, April 20, 2026 Rabbi Josh Bennett of Temple Israel in Detroit holds Lego blocks, urging families to add the children's toy to their Seder plates in the wake of a recent attack on the synagogue. " Facebook At Temple Israel in suburban…...
The Greatest Modern Miracle
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (610+ words) Monday, April 20, 2026 Let's say it plainly: the State of Israel is the greatest modern miracle of the Jewish people. Not the kind of miracle you have to accept on faith. Not something passed down through ancient texts or debated in…...
JSU Fellowship
2+ week, 49+ min ago (177+ words) Since the start of the winter, Monday nights have been abuzz with Jewish high school students meeting at in the JLoft at the Shanna and Bryan JCC for the JSU (Jewish Student Union) Fellowship. Over 40 teens come together weekly to…...
Menorah Life Leaders Collaborates with Jewish Aging Services
2+ week, 48+ min ago (215+ words) Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Donna Perryman and Nicole Spencer at the AJAS conference Menorah Life CEO Donna Perryman and Administrator Nicole Spencer recently returned from the Association of Jewish Aging Services (AJAS) National Conference in San Francisco, a premier gathering of Jewish…...
Question: What percentage of Jewish people in Israel support the current war with Iran, what proportion oppose it and what are the primary reasons behind each position?
2+ week, 49+ min ago (248+ words) Tuesday, April 7, 2026 ~8593% " Opposition (Jewish Israelis): Support is further reinforced by lived experience: missile attacks, air-raid sirens, and years of regional conflict create a psychological environment in which military action feels necessary and justified. Many Israelis also believe the campaign could…...
Shabbat Dinner Bring This Years Leadership Class to a Close
2+ week, 49+ min ago (443+ words) Participants of the Hope Cohen Barnett Leadership Institute (HCBLI) gathered for a special Shabbat dinner in March to celebrate the conclusion of the five-month program. The celebratory dinner was hosted by Karen and Keith Schilit. During the evening, each class…...
Organizations
2+ week, 48+ min ago (94+ words) Tampa Bay Job Links Following are the upcoming events of Job Links, a program of Gulf Coast Jewish Family & Community Services. For questions contact Nicole Trent at (813) 344-0200, or Nikki. Trent@gcjfcs. org. All sessions are virtual via Zoom. Words That…...
Temple Emanuel Lakeland
2+ week, 49+ min ago (192+ words) Shabbat Guest Speaker: Joe Probasco will be the guest speaker, with the topic u201c What happened to us? Rekindling Our Shared Black-Jewish Heritageu201d, on Friday, April 10 Shabbat service at 7: 30 p. m. Yom Ha Shoah: A Power Point presentation by Dr. Craig Collins, u201c Echoes From…...
Professional Societies Spark Meaningful Connections at Community-Focused Evening
2+ week, 47+ min ago (206+ words) The Tampa JCCs & Federation hosted a Networking Cocktail Hour on March 10 at the Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC as part of its newly expanded Professional Societies program. The event featured networking, cocktails and light bites, aimed at connecting professionals across various…...
Becoming a Bridge for Those with Rivers to Cross
2+ week, 43+ min ago (320+ words) Monday, April 6, 2026 I was recently in one of my favorite stores in St. Petersburg, Gopali Imports. Owned by Alex Gopali, a native of Nepal, the shop specializes in Tibetan singing bowls, sound healing sessions, handmade clothing and unique, eco-friendly, spiritual…...