A Walk Through the Halls of S.E.A.D.

As I walk into S.E.A.D., a special education school in Eatontown, New Jersey, I can't help but wonder what kind of students they have and what is truly so “special” about them. Like any individual with preconceived notions, I put them to the test by walking through the halls to get the t...

04/16/2008 | 188 Hits | (0 vote) | Print | PDF | Read more...

Acheinu's 2nd Annual International Kiruv Conference

It was 1:00 am. Rabbi M, a member of the Dirshu North American delegation had arrived in Eretz Yisrael that evening after an overnight flight from America. He had barely slept on the plane and, after being awake for two days, was anticipating a good night’s sleep. Instead, he spent two hours l...

05/29/2008 | 97 Hits | (0 vote) | Print | PDF | Read more...

Ahi Ezer Congregation: Serving Our Community for 100 Years

Ahi Ezer Torah Center Ahi Ezer Congregation has served the Sephardic community for almost 100 years, starting when the new immigrants from Syria came to the lower east side on Essex Street. Later on, as the community members moved to Brooklyn, Ahi Ezer Congregation moved to 64th ...

07/15/2008 | 112 Hits | (0 vote) | Print | PDF | Read more...

American Friends of the AIU

Before agreeing to become president of the American Friends of the Alliance Israélite Universelle, Isabelle Friedman went to Israel to meet administrators, principals, teachers and students of Alliance schools “to determine how she could be most useful.” It was not her first ...

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American Sephardi Federation/Sephardic House

Preserving and supporting the rich cultural traditions, spirit and history of all Sephardic communities as an integral part of Jewish experience and heritage. American Sephardi Federation Launches New Program Young Artists Exploring Our Heritage: A Journey Where Art Meets Hi...