Much more than a Mission
Federation leaders show solidarity with Israel By Stacey Dresner ISRAEL – When representatives of both... Read more
Gabermans Honored by National Conference for Community & Justice
By Stacey Dresner LONGMEADOW – As one of the few Jewish children at her Longmeadow elementary school, Betsy... Read more
The Revitalization of Congregation Shaarai Torah
By Laura Porter Congregation Shaarai Torah in Worcester has played a significant role in the city’s Jewish... Read more
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Israel Solidarity Rally in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Mass.— The Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts is hosting an Israel Solidarity Rally to Thursday, July 24 from 5-6 p.m. at the Springfield JCC, located at 1160 Dickinson St.,… Read more
B’Shalom Chorale of the Berkshires Concert on Aug. 10
The B’Shalom Chorale of the Berkshires presents a concert of Jewish choral music at 3PM on Sunday August 10 at Hevreh of Southern Berkshire in Great Barrington. This is the… Read more
PlayBall! The Jewish Boys of Summer take the field
With the 2014 baseball season hitting the mid-way point, the Ledger takes its annual look at how the Jewish boys of summer are faring on the field this year. (Statistics… Read more
Much more than a Mission
Federation leaders show solidarity with Israel By Stacey Dresner ISRAEL – When representatives of both the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts and the Jewish Federation of Central Massachusetts made plans… Read more
Gabermans Honored by National Conference for Community & Justice
By Stacey Dresner LONGMEADOW – As one of the few Jewish children at her Longmeadow elementary school, Betsy Gaberman recalls experiencing quite a bit of anti-Semitism growing up. “I think… Read more
Local Briefs
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Ann Pava National Women’s Philanthropy Chair of JFNA to Emcee 13 Extraordinary Women 2014
SPRINGFIELD – The Women’s Philanthropy Steering Committee of the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts is excited to announce that Ann Pava, National Women’s Philanthropy Chair of Jewish Federations of North… Read more
- The Heart of Money Helps Women Find Their Financial Voice
- Torah Fund Luncheon at Temple Beth El
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MA Jewish Life
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B’Shalom Chorale of the Berkshires Concert on Aug. 10
The B’Shalom Chorale of the Berkshires presents a concert of Jewish choral music at 3PM on Sunday August 10 at Hevreh of Southern Berkshire in Great Barrington. This is the… Read more
- Conversation with... Judith Frank
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LYA Salutes 2014 Graduates
LONGMEADOW – Lubavitcher Yeshiva Academy saluted its graduating class of 2014 on June 17 with administration, family and friends there to celebrate the milestone. Rabbi Dovid Edelman, dean of Lubavitcher… Read more
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Nation/World
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PlayBall! The Jewish Boys of Summer take the field
With the 2014 baseball season hitting the mid-way point, the Ledger takes its annual look at how the Jewish boys of summer are faring on the field this year. (Statistics… Read more
- Noah Rubin wins Wimbledon title
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- The World Cup, Auschwitz, and the Future
Opinion
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The World Cup, Auschwitz, and the Future
By Jill Klein/JNS.org My father and I watch every game that the United States plays in the World Cup, starting June 16 when the American team faced Ghana. We live… Read more
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