The Jewish Federation of NEPA

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Resignations shake Canadian art gallery after it rejects Nan Goldin acquisition over antisemitism claims

Goldin is Jewish and a longtime vocal advocate for the Palestinian cause -- The post Resignations shake Canadian art gallery after it rejects Nan Goldin acquisition over antisemitism claims appeared Learn more

Berlin rabbi convicted of ‘sexual assault and sexual coercion’ of woman he offered to counsel

The conviction comes two and a half years after the rabbi was fired by the organized Jewish community. -- The post Berlin rabbi convicted of ‘sexual assault and sexual coercion’ Learn more

OneTable reimagines Shabbat dinner program amid layoffs and funding downturn

The nonprofit is changing how it rewards hosts and has adopted a policy barring anti-Israel events. -- The post OneTable reimagines Shabbat dinner program amid layoffs and funding downturn appeared Learn more

Amid critical doctor shortage, Israel launches international program to bring 2,000 physicians by 2029

TEL AVIV — Dr. Olivia Keller-Baruch had long dreamed of working as a doctor in Israel. Originally from Montreal, she knew making the move would require some adjustments. Her Hebrew Learn more

Our Guy: Israeli wheelchair tennis star aims for Grand Slam sweep

In Australia, Guy Sasson is chasing a rare doubles milestone with his Dutch partner, while carrying Israeli pride onto one of sport’s biggest stages. The post Our Guy: Israeli wheelchair Learn more

The new institution, the only one north of Haifa, is part of a rehabilitation plan following the war with Hezbollah. The post Israel gets 11th university in Kiryat Shmona appeared Learn more

The account has bet $15,517.18 that Israel will attack Iran before Jan. 31. The post IDF, Shin Bet suspect insider placing bets on Israel’s next moves on gambling site appeared Learn more

Jacob McGee vowed to advance “peace and security” at the site where Hamas terrorists murdered hundreds of revelers at a music festival. The post State Department official visits Nova party Learn more

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