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Oct 7, 2011 · When Donald Trump officially became president-elect early on the morning of Nov. 6, voters across the country had varying reactions. For Jewish students on Arizona State University’s (ASU) campus, the disappointment or relief felt personal for them as Americans, but also as Jews living durin…
Men’s mission to Israel grows even in times of war
Oct 28, 2024 · A little over a year ago, Jason Morris was in the United Arab Emirates preparing for an annual men’s mission trip to Israel. Morris was with his fellow mission leaders Steve Hilton and Jonathan Hoffer to see the site of the Abraham Accords in person before heading to Israel for the mission trip, which was set to begin on Monday, two days after Oct. 7.
Silent dancing on Simchat Torah? A joyous Jewish holiday is …
Oct 22, 2024 · For many Jews across the United States and globe, memories of last year’s Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah will forever revolve around grim phone alerts and hushed conversations in synagogue, tears, hugs and the dawning realization that an unfathomable number of Israelis had been killed or taken captive.
Sabbath mode kitchen appliances and keeping kosher surfaces
Mar 15, 2022 · Sabbath Mode. Because strict Sabbath observance requires that Jews refrain from working and using electronics, many appliance manufacturers have created a “Sabbath mode,” also known as Shabbos mode or Shabbat mode.
NCJW’s ‘Ruth Place’ is finally here | Community | jewishaz.com
Nov 3, 2023 · Nearly five years after Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego first approached Civia Tamarkin, president of the National Council of Jewish Women Arizona (NCJW AZ), about the need for more trauma-informed care for sexual abuse survivors, Ruth Place — the result of that long-ago conversation — is finally operational.
Negative campaign video draws accusation of antisemitism
Oct 16, 2024 · “You can hide behind your smile and you can hide behind your team of lawyers but I see right through you,” Evans wrote. Phoenix City Councilman Carlos Elvira-Gallindo was quick to call Evans out on X for using “one of the oldest #antisemitic tropes of …
Rabbi Mendy Deitsch goes to Washington, again - jewishaz.com
Jul 16, 2024 · Stanton introduced Deitsch to Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, with whom he had “an engaging conversation.” What really impressed him is that Stanton and Johnson, a Democrat and a Republican, seemed to get along despite the well-known polarized dynamics of the American body politic.
Looking for a chuppah? Rent, don’t build! - jewishaz.com
Feb 20, 2024 · The chuppah, the Hebrew word for canopy or covering, is a focal point in the Jewish wedding ceremony. The bride and groom stand under it as they recite their vows, symbolizing the home they will build together as a married couple.
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Jewish communal solidarity main takeaway from Oct. 7 …
Oct 8, 2024 · The Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix (CJP) organized and hosted the evening, with the support of Anti-Defamation League Arizona, BBYO Mountain Region, Friends of Israel Scouts, Hillel at Arizona State University, Israeli American Council Arizona, Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Phoenix, Phoenix Jewish National Fund-USA Education and Advocacy and Valley of the Sun ...