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A Night of Unity and Heritage: Celebrating 32 Years of SHAI’s Community Impact
Category : Editor's Picks
SHAI’s Biennial Gala, held on September 25, 2024, at the iconic Guastavino’s in New York City, marked a significant milestone—32 years of dedicated service to the Sephardic Jewish community. The prestigious event highlighted SHAI’s enduring impact on education, the preservation of Sephardic heritage, and its ongoing efforts to support the next generation of Persian Jewish […]
Read MoreThursday, September 26th, 2024
AirBaltic Announces a New Route to Tel Aviv
Category : Travel Services
The representative of airBaltic in Israel, Mr. Gideon Teller, CEO of Tal Aviation: “The new line offers convenient and affordable travel options for our passengers” AirBaltic announced a new line between Vilnius and Tel Aviv, scheduled to start operating on March 31, 2025. Departures from Tel Aviv to Vilnius are scheduled for Mondays and Thursdays […]
Read MoreWednesday, September 25th, 2024
Ronen Foundation Concert: Celebrating Legacy, Talent, and the Jewish New Year
Category : Events & Festivals
On the evening of Sunday, September 22, 2024, Hebrew Union College in New York hosted a sold-out concert that ushered in the Jewish New Year in a deeply meaningful way. The concert featured scholarship recipients of the Ronen Foundation of America, established in memory of RONEN ISRAELI (1968-1992). It was not only a showcase of […]
Read MoreMonday, September 23rd, 2024
Anti-Zionist Jews Rally in Manhattan Against Israeli Conscription Policies
Category : Events & Festivals
On October 21, 2024, hundreds of anti-Zionists Jews gathered in Manhattan to protest the state of Israel and its recent persecution of anti-Zionist communities in the Holy Land The rally began across from the Israeli consulate on Second Avenue, New York City. Recently the |state of Israel is attempting to force religious Jews into their […]
Read MoreSunday, September 22nd, 2024
Ishay Ribo Headlines Second Historic, Sold-Out Madison Square Garden Performance
Category : Events & Festivals
Record-breaking Israeli artist’s “Elul” concert united Jews from all backgrounds for an evening of heartfelt, prayerful, and joyous song while hosting legendary Israeli singers Idan Raichel and Eviatar Banai. Just seventeen days before Rosh Hashanah, Israeli singer Ishay Ribo electrified a sold-out Madison Square Garden audience with a heart-swelling performance on September 15, 2024 (12 […]
Read MoreFriday, September 20th, 2024
369 Years Later: Honoring the Founding of America’s First Jewish Community in New York
Category : Blog
A significant, though understated, event took place at Battery Park to honor a pivotal moment in New York City’s history: the 369th anniversary of the arrival of the first Jewish community in what is now the United States. This gathering recognized the landing of 23 Sephardic Jews in New Amsterdam in September 1654, a milestone […]
Read MoreFriday, September 13th, 2024
Chef Guy Vaknin: From Israeli Kibbutz to NYC’s Plant-Based Culinary Trailblazer
Category : Editor's Picks
I recently attended a highly anticipated event at Brotherhood Synagogue in Gramercy titled “From Kibbutz to NYC Restaurant Empire: An Evening with Chef Guy Vaknin,” held on September 12. The evening was a captivating journey through Chef Vaknin’s transformative career as he shared his remarkable story. Chef Guy Vaknin was born in Sderot, Israel, and […]
Read MoreFriday, September 13th, 2024
“Jewish Comics” with Evan Weiner on Zoom
Category : Nightlife
Join us for a rousing discussion about key Jewish standup comics from vaudeville, radio, film, and the Borscht Belt eras.\ Date and time Tuesday, November 19 · 7 – 8pm EST Location Englewood Public Library 31 Engle Street Englewood, NJ 07631 Laughter heals and brings us together. Join us for a rousing discussion about key […]
Read MoreThursday, September 12th, 2024
Ethiopia Revealed: A Tale of Rich Traditions and Stark Contrasts.
Category : Blog
Can you guess the place where you can explore countless flea markets, taste unusual cuisine, stay in five-star hotels with one-star service, and still have an incredible time? Welcome to Ethiopia! Before we dive into our adventures, here are some intriguing facts about this remarkable country: Coffee: Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, with beans […]
Read MoreThursday, August 29th, 2024
TOURIST ARRIVALS REMAIN STEADY THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER IN ISRAEL
Category : Travel Services
New restaurants, hotels and attractions are opening in Israel, inspiring visitation and hope among tourists and locals alike Tourism to Israel is remaining steady this year, even in the wake of the tragic events of Oct. 7. In July, U.S. arrivals to Tel Aviv reached 35.7%, a 5.7% increase over June 2024. With an array […]
Read MoreTuesday, August 27th, 2024