From Jewish Hero to Jewish Agency Leader

His name is synonymous with struggle and survival in the face of evil and hatred. Internationally recognized as a human rights activist, accomplished author, acclaimed statesman and esteemed politician, Nathan Sharansky's iconic history is now set to merge with the Jewish Agency: Following the Nomination Committee's approval, Natan Sharansky will be presented for election to Chairman of the Executive of the Jewish Agency at our Board of Governor's Closing Plenary on Thursday June 25th.

20th century Jewish history is deeply intertwined with Sharansky's personal experience, from anti-semitism and persecution to aliyah and even government. Older generations of Jews and Christians around the world stood by Sharansky when he most needed our vocal outcries of support demanding his freedom. While younger generations know him as an enlightened politician and speaker, including number eleven on the list of TIME magazine's 100 most influential people of 2005 in the "Scientists and Thinkers" category.

As we look back on 80 years of the Jewish Agency's exciting, challenging and extraordinary accomplishments, Sharansky's appointment offers a new promise for our collective future. His personal experiences and professional achievements coincide directly with our central mission: from strengthening Jewish identity to rescuing Jews in distress, and from advancing aliyah to securing a strong Jewish peoplehood.

With great pride and deep respect in our hearts, we are proud to call upon Natan Sharansky as the Jewish Agency's Chairman of the Executive. May we go from strength to strength together in the coming years of our joint venture.

Lone Soldier in Memory of Michael Levin

The Center for Lone Soldiers was established in May of 2009.  The Center supports new Olim  throughout their service in the Israeli Defense Forces, and provides them with the tools necessary to succeed upon their return to civilian life. The Center is dedicated in memory of Michael Levin, American-born Israeli paratrooper, who gave his life while defending Israel.

For years, founding a center like this was a dream of “the father of the lone soldier”, friend of Michael, and of all lone soldiers, Mr. Tziki Aud.  Tziki worked at the Jewish Agency supporting olim (immigrants) for a period of over 20 years.  His work there made him aware of the situation/conditions many lone soldiers faced.  His experience led him to envision this center,  where lone soldiers receive the support and advice they need to succeed in the army, and integrate into Israeli society.
 
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Allied Jewish Federation Receives Highest Rating from Charity Navigator

Allied Jewish Federation Receives Highest Rating from Charity Navigator

The Allied Jewish Federation of Colorado is proud to announce it has received Charity Navigator’s coveted four-star rating for its ability to efficiently manage and grow its finances.  This is the highest rating awarded by Charity Navigator, America’s premier charity evaluator, and indicates that Federation not only executes its mission in a fiscally-responsible way, but also out-performs most other charities across the country. more

PRAGUE - Gypsies attending an international conference on the Holocaust said Monday the suffering they endured at the hands of Nazis during World War II has never been fully recognized.

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A Novel Way to Teach Torah

by Jerome M. Segal

Judaism is the world’s oldest and strangest book club. Essentially we Jews have one book, and when we finish reading it, we turn back to the beginning and read it again, and again and again. We do this throughout our book club’s thousands and thousands of chapters, and we’ve been doing so for over 2,000 years.
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Myths and Facts

Myth and Fact: Should East Jerusalem be part of a Palestinian state?

by Mitchell G. Bard

Before 1865, the entire population of Jerusalem lived behind the Old City walls (what today would be considered part of the eastern part of the city).

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Women Kosher Supervisors on the Rise, Earning Respect

Sue Fishkoff

The mashgiach, or kosher supervisor, is the foot soldier of the kosher food industry. Thousands of them travel the world to inspect factories, kitchens, tanker trucks, slaughterhouses, bakeries, butchers and supermarkets, overseeing meal preparation for hotels, Jewish schools, synagogues and summer camps.

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UJC/Jewish Federations of North America supports the Ronald S. Lauder Foundation/JDC International Camp in Szarvas, Hungary. The camp hosts some 2,000 Jewish campers and counselors from more than 20 countries and is an informal Jewish educational venue for children from around the Jewish world, helping to nurture a generation of future leaders. For more information, click here. 
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