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Editorial: The Rebbes Go to Washington
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (378+ words) An extraordinary procession of Hasidic rebbes and Orthodox leaders descended upon the White House last week, some arriving by private jet, for what was billed as an opportunity to exchange Rosh Hashanah greetings with President Donald Trump. And then, naturally,…...
Schuster Takes Helm of Washington Jewish Week
1+ week, 4+ day ago (436+ words) I am thrilled to announce I have joined Mid-Atlantic Media as the new editor of Washington Jewish Week. We will work to deepen our engagement with our audience and create a publication that people turn to not only for news,…...
Jonathan Levy Takes the Lead at Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
1+ week, 5+ day ago (772+ words) Dr. Jonathan Levy jokes that working in education is the family business. It’s somewhat true — he was raised by a mother who served as a head of school, and a Bible professor father. His brother is a teacher, and so…...
Dog Days: Including Man's Best Friend in Jewish Tradition
2+ week, 6+ day ago (1137+ words) It’s not every day you see a golden retriever or a poodle mix seated for Shabbat services. But that was the scene outside a Bethesda synagogue Aug. 14. Every summer for three years now, Congregation Beth El of Montgomery County has…...
Gaithersburg's Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal Builds, Grows Jewish Community
2+ week, 6+ day ago (877+ words) Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal’s first paycheck came from leading junior congregation at his childhood synagogue in Bethesda. Little did he know, he would go on to become the founding rabbi of a nearby shul and head the world’s largest network of…...
Opinion: Don’t Turn Away From Israel and Jewish People — This Is the Time to Lean in and Double Down
3+ week, 4+ day ago (378+ words) These concerns are real, and they deserve honest discussion and debate. Friends and family can disagree on these issues while remaining committed to Israel’s future. Faced with these pressures, some have begun to distance themselves. They reduce their support for…...
Thousands of Teens Gather in Israel to Celebrate Their Connection to Jewish Life — And Each Other
3+ week, 6+ day ago (588+ words) More than 4,500 teens from North America and Israel gathered last month for an outdoor festival that some have described as “Israel’s teen Coachella.” Part music festival, part celebration and part networking event — featuring a musical performance from Noam Bettan, the…...