National Read a Book Day falls annually on September 6 and is meant to serve as a reminder to all to make time to pick up a book and read. Today we’re giving a shoutout to @PJLibrary! What’s your favorite book to read as a family?
The Federation-supported PJ Library does its part by di…
It’s back to school season for kids around the world! Did you know that, thanks to Jewish Federations, a formal education system has been in place since the founding of the State of Israel? Education is especially important in Israel, where the Jewish community already had a fully function…
Creating innovative programs around Jewish education and engagement is a Federation priority, and much of the collaboration and strategic planning in the field comes from JFNA’s Office of Jewish Education & Engagement, headed by Dr. Beth Cousens, JFNA’s leading education professional. D…
Labor Day became a U.S. federal holiday in 1894, However, Jewish law has been honoring workers since biblical times. Jewish scholars in ancient Greece even countered Aristotle when he said: “The title of citizen belongs only to those who need not work to live.” Our scholars responded: �…
Tisha B'Av, the ninth day of the month of Av (which usually coincides with July and/or August), is a communal day of mourning that commemorates the destruction of both the first and second temples in Jerusalem. This year Tisha B'Av begins the evening of August 10th through August 11th.
As w…
