We mourn, with Jewish Federations of North America and our global Jewish community, the seven victims of a horrific terror attack on Friday night at a synagogue in Jerusalem: 14-year-old Asher Natan, married couple Eli and Natalie Mizrahi, 56-year-old Rephael Ben Eliyahu, 68-year-old Shaul H…
As we prepared to send this message, we were shocked and saddened by the horrific act of violence in which at least 7 Israelis were killed as they observed Shabbat at a synagogue in East Jerusalem.
Our hearts are with their families and the community, in grief.
Dear Friends,
“We must…
Dear Friends,
Though much of work of Jewish Federation of Orange County seeps seamlessly into the private stories of the individuals and families we assist, sometimes the ripple effect of our work sings loudly for us. When I am rewarded with powerful impact stories made possible through…
Shalom Chaverim (Dear Friends),
This week’s parsha, Shoftim, focuses on creating justice in the world. We are instructed on what is prohibited (idolatry and sorcery), and also on the processes needed for justice to be administered (the appointment of judges and proper use of witnesses):…
Shalom Chaverim (Dear Friends),
Last week, we received remarkable news that Jewish Federations have partnered with the Jewish Agency and Government of Israel to bring roughly 3,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel this year. This represents a continuation of a commitment to Ethiopian Jewry th…
