March of the Living plans Kristallnacht global interfaith initiative
(JNS) – A two-day pogrom began on Nov. 9, 1938, during which the Nazis burned more than 1,400 synagogues and…
Huberman created Israeli Orchestra; SJCA to discuss ‘Orchestra of Exiles’ film on Oct. 15
SARATOGA SPRINGS–Saratoga Jewish Community Arts (SJCA) and Temple Sinai will present a Zoom discussion on Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7…
Holocaust Memorial plans WW2 webinar Oct. 21 with Prof. Berk
The Capital District Jewish Holocaust Memorial plans to host a webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 21, with lecturer Prof. Stephen M.…
Shofar: A love song
Robert Weinger reveals his personal Jewish journey from Devil Mountain to the Jericho Valley. By DEBORAH FINEBLUM (JNS) – As…
Do the lessons of 9/11 still apply in a post-COVID world?
By JONATHAN S. TOBIN (JNS) – For some of us, it seems like it happened yesterday. For others, the 9/11…
Target removes costume resembling clothes worn by Jewish diarist Anne Frank
By JACKSON RICHMAN (JNS) – A costume that appears to look like an outfit worn by the young Jewish diarist…
B’nai Sholom course to review the mysteries of the movie ‘Noah’
ALBANY– Armchair archaeologist Steven Stark-Riemer of Delmar will repeat one of his most popular courses at B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation…
Pure gold: 425 Islamic coins from 1,100 years ago found at Israel dig
The Times of Israel A rare hoard of 425 gold coins from the Abbasid Caliphate, dating around 1,100 years ago,…
Myth vs. fact: Are today’s Jews the descendants of ancient Israelites?
By James Sinkinson (Flame via JNS) – Many opponents of Israel try to disconnect the Jewish people’s long-standing relationship with…