We are outraged by the murder of 39-yr-old Rabbi Shai Ohayon in a suspected terrorist attack in Petah Tikva earlier today. Our thoughts are with his family, especially his 4 small children. May there be swift justice & may his memory always be a blessing. Read more » »

„Completed over a two-year period from 2015-2017, this newest Book of Ruth is an 18-foot long two-sided English and Hebrew accordion-fold vellum manuscript.” Cheryl Kempler breaks down “The Book of Ruth: Medieval to Modern” in her new expert analysis blog: https: //bit. Read more » »

We’re LIVE with a discussion about race and identity in the Jewish community. Joining us are two important voices, Stacey Aviva Flint, Exec. Director of Congregation Bonai Shalom and Rabbi Isaiah J. Rothstein. Read more » »

What a #TBT! 128 years ago, B’nai B’rith helped found what eventually became the National Library of Israel. Fast forward to 2020. Read more » »

𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 📌 WEDNESDAY, August 26 at 12 p.m. ET ❗️Tune in for a timely discussion about race and identity with two important voices from our community. Read more » »

Thanks to the Atlanta Jewish Connector for spreading the word about the Aug 30 Enlighten America 2020 Essay Contest Virtual Awards Ceremony. The Enlighten America Essay Contest for 7th thru 9th-grade students encourages respect and tolerance of our friends’ and neighbors’ diverse religious beliefs and racial/cultural backgrounds. Read more » »

„We commend the U.S. government for its steps to trigger the snapback of United Nations sanctions on Iran over its impermissible and escalated nuclear activity.” Read more in JNS. Read more » »

The library founded by B’nai B’rith in 1892 proved to be the seminal contribution, not only to what has become Israel’s National Library, but to the growth of academic and intellectual life in the State of Israel. Read more » »