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Yemen Jews

After Israel was founded in 1948, the Knesset passed the Law of Return, which declares that every Jew has a place in the Jewish homeland. As part of fulfilling that pledge, the Israeli government, in partnership with the Federation-funded Jewish Agency and others, secretly transported 49,0…

Happy Father's Day!

Thank you to all the fathers and father figures in our community! We salute you this Father's Day.

Anne Frank Day

"I keep my ideals, because in spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart." Happy birthday to Anne Frank. a symbol of hope for so many around the world. We commemorate the publication of her famous diary in 1947 and pledge to never forget the atrocities of the Ho…

Shavuot 2019

Shavuot​, celebrated seven weeks after Passover, is a wheat harvest festival that commemorates the Israelites' receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai – including those famous Ten Commandments. Chag sameach!

Jewish Visitors Commemorate D-Day 75th Anniversary

D-Day, one of the turning points of World War II, commemorates the allied forces invading northern France via the beach in Normandy. Jews fought in large numbers in this battle. This year marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day, and the area is preparing for an influx of visitors. To learn more …