A Special Bond: Martin Luther King, Jr., Israel and American Jewry

Written by: Steward Applebaum

 

 

 

 

Each year, U.S. Jews, like other Americans, mark Martin Luther King, Jr. Day by remembering him as a powerful voice against racism and for civil rights. But, for Jews, Dr. King was also something else: a uniquely important ally in the fight ag…

JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS ANNOUNCE MARCH FOR ISRAEL ON NATIONAL MALL

November 14th event will bring together communities from across the country to show strong solidarity with the Israeli people, while demanding the immediate release of the remaining hostages and to condemn the rise of antisemitism

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, November 14, 2023, America…

We Stand with Israel

Once again, on a holy day of the Jewish calendar, the people of Israel have come under attack.  Once again, the brave military forces of the State of Israel are responding and will defend our beloved Jewish state. And, once again,  Jewish Federations across North America will act immediate…

Jewish Federations Update on Major Earthquake in Morocco

On Friday evening, September 8, 2023 a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck Morocco. A quake this devastating has not hit this region for over a decade. 44 miles south of Marrakech, the earthquake’s epicenter overwhelmed the rural town of Ighil, in the Al Haouz province. Men, women, and chi…

2023 Jewish Heritage Day

It was an amazingly positive experience for all who attended the 2023 Jewish Heritage Day Community Leadership Ceremony with the Hartford Yard Goats!

 

The Klezmer Band performed as the honorees walked into the stadium, the crowd sang Hatikvah and it drew a certain comradery throughout.