2018-06-12 18:11
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) National Rising Leaders Mission to Israel, June 29-July 5 NEW YORK, June 12 – More than 30 young leaders and supporters of Friends… Read More
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Joshua Muravchik will discuss his new book, Making David Into Goliath: How the World Turned Against Israel at an event on Wednesday, November 19. 2014. More infromation is available by emailing [email protected]. Attendees are
2018-06-01 17:34
There are many advantages of starting an eCommerce business, despite the challenges that can also come with operating an online store. Some of the benefits of an eCommerce business can inclu… Read More
2018-06-01 17:15
ROI Community Summit, June 24-28, 2018, Hotel Yehuda, Jerusalem NEW YORK, June 1 — New York City natives Laura Belinfante, Shani Ben-Or, Alexandra Dakich, &hell…Read More
2018-05-24 13:53
Jews are the people who follow the religion of Judaism. It seemed to have originated around the 5th or 6th century BCE which is marked as the beginning of Judaism. Jews comprise of a mere 0… Read More
2018-05-14 15:48
JERUSALEM, May 14 – The Jerusalem-based International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship) credited the Christian community for playing a “critical” part… Read More
2018-05-14 14:18
Different cultures have different traditions regarding the joining of man and woman as husband and wife. The Jews are a nation of people originally from Israel. Their culture is strongly int… Read More
2018-04-30 20:51
Only 1 in 10 of Europe’s 1.5M Jewish children survived to tell their startling stories, in author Beth B. Cohen’s illuminating historical work from Rutgers University Press LOS A… Read More
2018-04-26 20:42
NEW YORK, April 26 — In recognition of Israel’s 70th anniversary, UJA-Federation of New York has launched an online contest inviting people to vote and determine which of fo… Read More
2018-04-25 16:43
Eckstein becomes first Jew and rabbi to receive such an honor at the Druze holiday event JERUSALEM, April 25 — As part of its annual pilgrimage to the Tomb of Jethro, the Dr… Read More
2018-04-24 18:30
NEW YORK, April 24 – One hundred Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) supporters celebrated Israel’s 70th Independence Day and 70 years of the Israel Defense Forces (… Read More
2018-04-19 21:56
We have come a long way when it comes to technology and we are only moving ahead at an immense pace. It is for sure that all of us are intertwined in the new gadgets that have in the past de… Read More
2018-04-16 13:50
There’s been a rise and fall in real estate prices in Jerusalem. This is largely because of the high value placed by the Jews on renting as against long term ownership. Finding a real… Read More
2017-12-18 19:11
2017-12-18 16:40
On Saturday evening, December 9, close to 1,000 mourners filled the Mirer Yeshiva to pay their last respects to Rabbi Chaim Cohen, OB’M who suddenly passed away on Friday&nbs&hell…Read More
2017-12-13 00:52
There are tens of thousands of successful Jewish businesses across America, and nearly all of the businesses use some form of financial assistance to help them grow. Of course, there are lot… Read More
2017-12-13 00:33
SpaceIL launches fundraising plea with Dec. 20 deadline to make Israel 4th country – after US, Russia and China – to achieve lunar landing TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 1… Read More
2017-11-20 21:51
Investors today are bombarded by seemingly endless amounts of data. It can be rather cumbersome to make sense of it all, particularly when you have other things on your plate. There are an a… Read More
2017-11-20 16:32
Thank you – to the Mossad, Shurat HaDin and Nitsana Darshan Leitner is all those who stand against terrorism will say after reading the new gripping book “Harpoon: Inside th… Read More
2017-11-20 16:30
FIDF National Leadership Mission, Nov. 10-17, meets with Israeli military leaders NEW YORK, Nov. 19 – More than 60 leaders and supporters of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (… Read More
2017-11-20 16:28
RAANANA, Israel, Nov. 16 – To mark the upcoming U.N. Universal Children’s Day, Nov. 20, the nonprofit Nevet is calling on Israelis to focus on the fact that a growing number… Read More
2017-11-20 16:16
Recovering from the effects of alcohol addiction is never easy. Excess alcohol consumption causes chemical changes in the brain that makes it difficult to stop drinking. While recovering fro… Read More
2017-11-20 14:57
Whether you’re a new parent or an existing one, the protection of your child is extremely important. Every parent wants their child to have the best health and live a happy life… Read More
2017-11-14 23:14
There are dozens of innovative Jewish businesses that emerge throughout California every day who contribute towards food, new technologies or local services for communities. Many of these ar… Read More
2017-11-07 20:43
Schusterman, Leichtag, Bronfman, and Ruderman Foundations take funder pledge aimed at youth-serving organizations, urge others to follow SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 7 – In a move a… Read More
2017-11-07 20:38
FIDF National Leadership Mission, Nov. 10-17, to meet with Israeli government and military leaders NEW YORK, Nov. 7 – More than 60 leaders and supporters of Friends of the Is… Read More
2017-11-06 22:41
JERUSALEM, Nov. 5 – Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein, founder and president of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship), who has been working for four decad… Read More
2017-11-01 14:44
Repatriation of funds, at its simplest, is when you convert funds into the currency of your home country. This process may sound simple, but can pose quite a few problems for individual and… Read More
2017-11-01 14:11
Personal debt in Israel, which includes personal loans, student loans, credit cards and payment debts, has risen at a rate of 6% since 2016, with NIS 481 billion already owed in April, 2016… Read More
2017-10-30 19:22
‘Fauda’ actor Yaakov Daniel meets couple who sent him to college, soldier reunited with local family at FIDF Westchester Annual Dinner PORT CHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 27 –&nb&hell…Read More
2017-10-30 19:16
Cross-country cycling adventure, Oct. 20-26, shows solidarity with Israeli soldiers NEW YORK, Oct. 29 – Supporters of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) concluded an inte… Read More
2017-10-25 18:19
Long Island delegation joined over 1,200 prominent FIDF leaders from across US and Israel for ‘A Night of Heroes’ celebrating soldiers and veterans from all of Israel’s ope… Read More
2017-10-24 18:34
Friends of the IDF’s ‘A Night of Heroes’ gathered 1,200 to celebrate soldiers and veterans from all of Israel’s operations and wars NEW YORK, Oct. 23 – Mor… Read More
2017-10-24 18:30
Financial lenders have considerably tightened up in recent years in response to criticism following the events of 2008 onwards. Personal finance can be required for a range of issues, from u… Read More
2017-10-19 15:59
NY JCCs, in partnership with UJA-Federation of NY, will join unprecedented sessions at JCC Global’s World Conference, Nov. 5-9, in Tarrytown, NY TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Oct. 18 –&n&hell…Read More
2017-10-17 17:26
WJC President Lauder: ‘UNESCO should be run without regard to political considerations’ World Jewish Congress Calls Austrian Election Result ‘Distressing,’ Urges to K… Read More
2017-10-17 17:23
WJC President Lauder: ‘UNESCO should be run without regard to political considerations’ WJC Urges UN Body to focus on its Core Mandate Rather than Addressing Political Matters NE… Read More
2017-10-17 17:13
FIDF Westchester Annual Dinner The Capitol Theatre – 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, NY Thursday, Oct. 26, at 5 p.m. PORT CHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 16 – Lior Ra… Read More
2017-10-17 17:12
Gala to Feature David Foster & Friends and Moving Speeches from Active-Duty IDF Soldiers WHO: More than 1,200 supporters and celebrity guests from acro… Read More
2017-10-17 17:09
Cross-country cycling adventure, Oct. 20-26, aims to show solidarity with Israeli soldiers NEW YORK, Oct. 17 – Supporters of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) are g… Read More
2017-10-17 15:35
CONTACT THE CENTER FOR JEWISH HISTORY PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND ASK:WHY AREN’T THEY PROTESTING AGAINST DAVID MYERS? The five organizations comprising the Center of Jew… Read More
2017-10-16 16:55
In this day and age, all businesses should have an online presence. However, for online companies, search engine optimization (SEO) is everything. While local businesses can rely on wor… Read More
2017-10-09 20:31
Do you care to keep track of how your Senator votes? If they are soon to be voting on an issue that may directly affect you, it’s an excellent idea to know their general voting pattern… Read More
2017-10-09 20:16
Sabbath is a special day on which your schedule is different from other days. It is important that this day is spent for the Giver by wisely doing things that are beneficial either for the s… Read More
2017-10-09 20:13
Food has its own endearing place in everyone’s life and no matter how your mood is; still every individual strives for a good healthy and delicious meal throughout the day. As the worl… Read More
2017-09-28 13:42
NEW YORK – The World Jewish Congress (WJC) today condemned threats to blacklist 150 Israeli and international companies for doing business in “occupied Palestinian territori… Read More
2017-09-27 21:34
The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews also provides aid to families of terror attack victims JERUSALEM, Sept. 27 – The International Fellowship of Christians and Jew… Read More
2017-09-26 21:53
The more time goes by, the more the leadership at the Center for Jewish History is exposed as a cabal of anti-Israel “intellectuals”, who support BDS and consider Israel to be an… Read More
2017-09-26 21:50
By Joel Klein The High Holy Days, of course, are a time for personal reflection. We consider our successes, and our failings, and commit ourselves to doing better before G-d, family a… Read More
2017-09-18 16:22
You might have several things that you are afraid of. If this is the case, you are certainly not alone. Millions of people struggle with debilitating phobias every day of their lives. In som… Read More
2017-09-14 20:44
By Cinnamon Stillwell When a respected and apolitical institution like the New York-based Center for Jewish History (CJH) hires an anti-Israel academic to be its new CEO and presid… Read More
2017-09-08 17:05
Member of Knesset Bezalel Smotrich who serves as Deputy Speaker of the Knesset; a member of the Finance Committee, the Internal Affairs and Environment Committee, and the State Con… Read More
2017-08-29 15:10
Hi this is Moshe Lax. I am making this video statement as I am concerned about certain media reports. I am a private person yet feel the need to make this statement. Nine years ago my… Read More
2017-08-16 18:41
If you’re currently trapped in the dangerous world of substance abuse, now is the time to get out of it and pursue the life of hope, healing, and holistic health that you need and dese… Read More
2017-06-22 19:34
VR gaming is immensely popular today. A lot of people are trying to analyze the implications of the modern popularity of VR gaming. For the most part, this was something that any expert coul… Read More
2017-05-10 15:17
Photo by DariuszSankowski, CC0 1.0 No matter if you’ve had your car for two days or for two years, you want to keep your baby clean. A clean car is one that’s going to last you f… Read More
2017-05-10 15:14
Photo by MikesPhotos, CC0 1.0 Baking is one of those things that everybody wishes they could do well, but it takes time and effort to learn how to do. If you’re thinking about becoming… Read More
2017-05-09 16:05
2017-05-08 13:50
Photo by Pexels, CC0 1.0 Equipment is more important in business organisations and offices than we know, so their true significance getting overlooked might not be an unseen phenomenon… Read More
2017-05-01 17:41
Everyone dreams about it. Very few ever have the opportunity. I was one of those very few. True, I didn’t jump into the ocean and save a child from drowning or dash into a burning buil… Read More
2017-05-01 17:39
Video: https://youtu.be/SMW8pwu0OXo OSWIECIM, Poland, April 28 – Auschwitz-Birkenau survivor Bronia Brandman, 86, returned to the death camp yesterday for the first time since her libe… Read More
2017-05-01 17:37
Dina Samte, 19, made Aliyah thanks to Shavei Israel and is the first Bnei Menashe member to receive this national honor JERUSALEM, May 1 – Dina Samte, a blind member of the Bnei Menash… Read More
2017-05-01 17:35
WHO: Israeli Minister of Tourism Yariv Levin, Israeli MK Yoel Hasson, Consul General of Israel in New York Dani Dayan, acclaimed Russian animator Oleg Kuvaev, top Israeli musician Ninet Taye… Read More
2017-04-13 17:49
What Strategies Should I Implement To Build My Business Online? While traditional advertising strategies like brochures and print ads can work wonders for your conversion rates, it’s i… Read More
2017-04-03 21:11
NATAN FUND ANNOUNCES 2017-2018 GRANT RECIPIENTS OF NATAN GRANTS FOR ROI ENTREPRENEURS Grants support the inclusion and empowerment of people with disabilities in Jewish life; a web-based Yid… Read More
2017-03-30 16:43
Apps have taking the world by storm and I never cease to be amazed at the huge number of apps available and how often new ones come out or existing ones just get better and better. There are… Read More
2017-03-30 16:41
When you’re thinking about buying a home or moving to a new place, you’re probably thinking a lot about your heating and cooling systems. If you’re like most people in the… Read More
2017-03-30 16:38
Have you ever thought about just how many types of kitchen knives are out there? If you’re like most people, you probably don’t think about much more than the couple of knives yo… Read More
2017-03-30 16:35
Many people are concerned about the safety of motorcycles. And even though all motorcycle riders will tell you that these vehicles aren’t dangerous in and of themselves, there are plen… Read More
2017-03-21 21:03
Photo by NeuPaddy, CC0 1.0 So, you’ve got yourself your first electric hoverboard – congrats! This was an awesome decision to make and you’re going to have a super fun time… Read More
2017-03-20 18:18
‘Each child is born with its unique value. It’s up to society to ensure that his development enables him to succeed to the limits of his potential.’ Thus spoke Naftali Benn… Read More
2017-03-20 18:16
Special children are unique. Their abilities are unique. Their understanding is unique. Their needs are unique. Should that mean that they cannot participate in the joy of Purim, a day that… Read More
2017-03-16 15:12
5 Types of Large Sized Family Tents Photo by Pexels, CC0 1.0 When it comes to which tent to buy for your next family camping adventure, you might be confused from all of the choices out ther… Read More
2017-03-13 15:37
Allstate honors David Cohen for outstanding business performance Brooklyn, NY, March XX, 2017 – Allstate agency owners will tell you, they take their jobs seriously. They serve… Read More
2017-03-08 21:25
No one knows better than you how hard it was to open your own business. Now that you have finally succeeded, it’s certainly time to celebrate. However, there is still plenty of work to… Read More
2017-03-08 21:10
2017-03-08 20:40
Friends of the IDF (FIDF) National NY Gala Dinner ‘A Night of Heroes’ New York Hilton Midtown – 1335 6th Ave., New York, NY Tuesday, March 14 at 5:30 p.m. NEW YORK, March 7… Read More
2017-03-07 15:26
“I’m sorry. He won’t be back in the office until a week from Tuesday. Please call then.” A typical response. Professional. No complaints. We all understand that being… Read More
2017-03-07 15:21
If you’re like most people, your mental wastebasket is filled with great ideas that didn’t happen. You meant to get to it. You really did. But ‘life’ got in the way… Read More
2017-03-06 23:07
Council of Jewish Organizations (COJO) annual legislative breakfast was held on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the Kol Yaakov Hall in Brooklyn. Several hundred dignitaries and friends joined… Read More
2017-03-01 23:12
On Sunday, February 19 the M.A.S.K organization celebrated their 20th year in existence in the new Bison & Bourbon on 7th Street in Brooklyn, hosted by Jay Buchsbaum. New York City&rsquo&hell…Read More
2017-02-23 15:41
JERUSALEM, Feb. 21 – Fourteen U.S. Baptist leaders returned from Israel this week after learning about the Jewish state beyond the headlines and building Christian-Jewish bridges, in a… Read More
2017-02-23 15:39
The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, World Jewish Congress to provide security upgrades in the wake of the deadly ISIS truck attack on Bastille Day, 2016 NICE, France, Feb. 2… Read More
2017-02-23 15:37
NEW YORK, Feb. 21 – The parents of Israel Defense Forces 2nd Lt. Hadar Goldin, who was killed in Gaza in 2014 during Operation Protective Edge and whose body is still being held by the… Read More
2017-02-20 15:36
There she sat blowing bubbles for her pre-schooler. Together with several neighborhood children, he ran after them on his chubby legs reaching out to touch the effervescent, multi-hued balls… Read More
2017-02-16 23:01
Photo by MemoryCatcher, CC0 1.0 So, you’re thinking about renting some equipment for your latest construction project? Renting construction equipment is a great idea for any project &n&hell…Read More
2017-02-16 16:11
TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 14 – The first 30 of 102 members of the Bnei Menashe Jewish community set to make Aliyah this week arrived at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport a few hours ago… Read More
2017-02-16 16:09
WHO: More than 1,200 supporters and guests from across the country will gather Tuesday, March 14, for the annual Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) National New York Gala Dinner at… Read More
2017-02-16 16:08
MIZORAM, India, Feb. 13 – One-hundred and two members of the Bnei Menashe Jewish community, which claims descent from one of Israel’s lost tribes, are being brought on Aliyah thi… Read More
2017-02-14 15:39
In most cultures and countries, if you write a book, you might get nasty reviews on Amazon, but that’s about it. But, after a young Palestinian author is now stuck in Qatar after Pales… Read More
2017-02-10 17:56
Photo by Alexas_Fotos, CC0 1.0 When we’re talking about managing estate services, things can get a little tricky. There are tons of details to think about and one wrong move cou… Read More
2017-02-10 17:54
Photo by Clker-Free-Vector-Images, CC0 1.0 For anyone living anywhere, it’s crucial that you know what happens to you in the face of a personal injury. Injuries can happen at an… Read More
2017-02-08 16:39
It was erev Shabbos when an elderly mother went for a trip with her daughter and son-in-law… A death trip… Road accident. The grandmother was killed instantly, the daughter and… Read More
2017-02-07 20:25
WINDSOR, England, Feb. 7 – A century after the U.K. declared its support for the establishment of a national home for the Jewish people in Israel, Jewish leaders from around the world… Read More
2017-02-06 15:01
For more than twenty years, Lieutenant Colonel Yossie Cohen has been involved in extensive military operational activity as, until recently, head of the General Staff’s Operations Brig… Read More
2017-02-06 14:58
World Jewish leaders gather at Limmud FSU in UK to celebrate Balfour Declaration centennial WINDSOR, England, Feb. 5 – A century after the U.K. declared its support for the establishme… Read More
2017-02-06 14:53
WINDSOR, England, Feb. 3 – At the first pan-European Limmud FSU (former Soviet Union) conference, which opened in Windsor, England, today, Jewish leaders from around the world reacted… Read More
2017-02-03 17:01
JERUSALEM, Feb. 2 – Fourteen American Baptist leaders will visit Israel from Feb. 13-20with the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship), to learn firsthand abo… Read More
2017-01-30 15:42
Among the VIPs attending Limmud FSU are historian Deborah Lipstadt, Russian Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar, investor and philanthropist Len Blavatnik, and WJC President Ronald S. Lauder WINDSOR, En… Read More
2017-01-30 15:11
A short time ago, casino players from the United States were hard pressed to find a casino that would accept them online. Depositing funds with a credit or debit card proved fruitless, as th… Read More
2017-01-30 15:02
“I would wake up in the morning and my mind would begin to churn. Will the deal go through? Will Moishe remember his spelling for the big test today? Can we afford that vacation my wif… Read More
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