The Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix is hosting an interfaith men’s mission of community leaders to Israel to develop a better understanding of our cultures and forge relationships that can…
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Messages & Musings
From our CEO’s weekly Shabbat message to the occasional guest blog, keep up with perspectives, impact stories and more.
Shalom Chaverim (Dear Friends), I am writing this week’s Shabbat message as I begin my travels on an interfaith mission to Israel with 15 other participants. I am excited to…
The Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix, Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) and ADL Arizona are devastated by the terrorist attack today on the Chabad synagogue in Poway, California. Our grief…
Shalom Chaverim (Dear Friends), Happy Pesach everyone. I hope the “bread of affliction” has been kind to your body this holiday season. I am beginning my countdown to Israel mission…
Shalom Chaverim (Dear Friends), I feel the power of the upcoming Pesach holiday and the excitement of the impending Seders. Lori and I are flying to Dallas to celebrate with…
Shalom Chaverim (Dear Friends), In Pirket Avot (Ethics of our Fathers), it says Daber m’at v’aseh harbeh, which means say little, do much. I will be hard-pressed to do that…
Shalom Chaverim (Dear Friends), So here we are in April. The smell of gefilte fish and Manischewitz is in the air! During this festive and beautiful time of year, it…
Updated April 2, 2019 Elections in Israel will be held on April 9, 2019. As always, under the Israeli system, the public will elect the full 120 members of the…
Shalom Chaverim (Dear Friends), This past week concluded six amazing weeks of Violins of Hope programming. I am so proud that this was a project of our Federation and of…
Shalom Chaverim (Dear Friends), This week marks the end of our remarkable 6-week run of Violins of Hope in our Valley and state. Through this amazing program, we have impacted…