Jewish community

A shared past, a connected Jewish future

The Koret Center for Jewish Civilization brings scholarship, education, and immersive storytelling together to deepen Jewish engagement in Israel and the Diaspora.

A group meeting of ConnectEd: Educator Network
The stories of Jewish cowboys, or gauchos, like J. Sandler (inset, in a photo take in 1909) are preserved at the Museo Villa Dominguez in Argentina's Entre Ríos province.

Argentina’s Jewish gauchos museum vows to stay open amid leadership feud

Oz Bin Nun, founder of the Ribo Center

Building Bridges and a Positive Future for the People of Israel

J7 summit members meet in Dublin park.

J7 global task force convenes in London to discuss combating global antisemitism


Before families choose a school, they choose a community - opinion

For generations, the Jewish community has assumed that stronger Jewish day schools require greater investment in Jewish day schools. Those investments matter, but they don't begin early enough.

Jewish children are seen around a shofar.

Eight Jewish educators named winners of global Jewish teachers award

Teachers from eight countries have been selected for the Global Jewish Teachers Award, recognizing their work in Jewish education and community building

Jewish children gather around a teacher for an engaging Jewish educational event in a Synagogue

South Jersey's Jewish community and personal injury legal rights

A look at New Jersey personal injury law and the practical considerations Jewish clients may face, from Sabbath scheduling and kosher care to community institution claims.

South Jersey's Jewish community can navigate injury claims while honoring religious needs.

Going where the need is greatest

Yael Eckstein reflects on a year of life-saving assistance and looks ahead to expanding the IFCJ’s work in Israel and Jewish communities worldwide.

Yael Eckstein with food packages delivered to the Christian community in Syria.

25 ViZionaries: Taryn Thomas – No. 23

Former pro-Palestinian activist who publicly changed her position and now combats antisemitism while building Black-Jewish solidarity

Taryn Thomas, Ambassador for the Nova Music Festival Exhibition.

As Turkey fades from the Israeli travel map, Azerbaijan moves into the spotlight

With around 30 direct flights a week, a sharp rise in Israeli visitors and another surge is expected over the Jewish holiday season.

The Jewish community of Baku prepares ahead of the High Holy Days, in Azerbaijan, September 7, 2026.

Vance meets with Temple Israel rabbi on Michigan visit, offers support to community

Meanwhile, several of the state’s Jewish leaders signed a petition pledging to vote for Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s GOP opponent.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a MAGA Inc. Super PAC event on Aug. 31, 2026, in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

California could make Jewish an ethnic identity under groundbreaking new bill

Beyond the role Jewish demographic data could play in fighting antisemitism, Bocarsly also pointed out the practical benefits that access to such information could provide in sectors like education.

The California State Capitol building on Sunday, March 29, 2026 in Sacramento, CA.

Maine Jewish summer camp seeks protection order against neighbor after shooting incident

The court records detail an initial confrontation on the evening of August 7, when Hewett and his father, Raymond, walked up to the property to demand an interaction with a staff member.

Maine police;illustrative

Ukraine's Jewish families seek moments of normalcy amid missiles, economic hardship

For many Ukrainian families, leaving the country for a summer break is either financially impossible or complicated by wartime restrictions.

Volounteers  assisting at theJewish Relief Network Ukraine, August 10th, 2026.