Shalom Chaverim (Dear Friends), I am sad to be writing this Shabbat message and about this week’s parsha in the wake of this latest conflict with Gaza. As someone who has visited…
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From The Jewish Federations of North America: After the intense 24-hour period of conflict in the Gaza region, an unofficial ceasefire seems to be holding. There have been no reported…
From Jerry Silverman, President & CEO of The Jewish Federations of North America Dear Federation Family, Our Israel office has prepared this update on the significant escalation that has occurred…
Shalom Chaverim (Dear Friends), It’s been one short week since the unthinkable nightmare in Pittsburgh. I’m not sure many of us will ever be the same. That said, life does…
Shalom Chaverim (Dear Friends), Kol Yisrael Arevim ze la-zeh – All of Israel are responsible for each other. How many times as a Jewish communal professional for the past 32…
The Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix stands with our brothers and sisters in the Jewish community of Pittsburgh during this most horrific tragedy – the murder of 11 innocent people…
Shalom Chaverim (Dear Friends), This past week I really sensed that our Jewish communal calendar has shifted into high gear. I attended four events including the Jewish Historical Society dinner,…
Shalom Chaverim (Dear Friends), What wonderful October weather we’ve been blessed with. Fall has come earlier by far than any of my now four fall experiences living in the Valley….
Thank you for your interest in applying for a Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix program grant. Local Jewish community nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for funding for a program…
Shalom Chaverim (Dear Friends), This week I was blessed to celebrate my 30th wedding anniversary with Lori. We spent a wonderful weekend in Flagstaff with two of our favorite couples….