February 23rd, 2017 | by WMJledger
The Ethiopian Jewish community wants to integrate into mainstream Judaism – without giving up its unique traditions. By Cindy Mindell Qes Efraim Zion Lawi is the first Israeli-born qes, or traditional Ethiopian Jewish leader, the son of Qes Zion ... Read More →
February 16th, 2017 | by WMJledger
HOLYOKE – Congregation Sons of Zion will host state and local politicians for a moderated discussion, “The United States Under a Trump Presidency: What it will Mean to Greater Holyoke” on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 11:30 ... Read More →
February 16th, 2017 | by WMJledger
Each year, the Springfield JCC hosts an online auction, entitled “Oybay,” to help local children and senior adults remain connected to the community. Proceeds benefit programs and scholarship funds for Springfield JCC preschool children, campers, and ... Read More →
February 16th, 2017 | by WMJledger
Sample over 100 different wines and choose from the area’s best assortment of Kosher for Passover wines at the Springfield JCC on Tuesday, March 14 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Representatives from Gordon’s Fine Wines and Liquors will be ... Read More →
February 16th, 2017 | by WMJledger
SPRINGFIELD – To help take some of the guesswork out of the high cost of college, the Hebrew Free loan Association of Greater Springfield is sponsoring a FREE College Financial Planning Workshop. Adam Metsch, founder and president ... Read More →
February 16th, 2017 | by WMJledger
WORCESTER – The 2017 (5777) Pinkhus & Rhoda Gurevich Awards Tenth Annual Yom HaShoah Essary and Art Challenge is asking for entries from students around Central Mass. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Central Massachusetts and ... Read More →
January 12th, 2017 | by WMJledger
By Laura Porter On Feb. 4th, the Worcester Jewish Community Center will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its current location at its Annual Gala and Auction in Mechanics Hall. The Gala will be guest hosted by ... Read More →
January 12th, 2017 | by WMJledger
By Stacey Dresner LONGMEADOW – As the new Israeli shlichim chosen by the Jewish Agency to work at Heritage Academy in Longmeadow, longtime educators Yaniv and Shirley Makhanian are a living bridge between the Jewish day ... Read More →
January 12th, 2017 | by WMJledger
By Stacey Dresner Photo: Facebook/Rabbi David Wolpe In November, Susan and Bill Firestone of Longmeadow went to Budapest and Vienna as part of an American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) Ambassadors Mission. The small group of ... Read More →
January 12th, 2017 | by WMJledger
By Stacey Dresner WORCESTER – The 2017 Central Mass. Jewish Film Festival, running from Jan. 21 – Jan. 31, will feature five films celebrating the Jewish Experience. A sixth film, “Nicky’s Family” will be screened as a ... Read More →
By Laura Porter Song leader and health coach, author and Read more →
Irving Seidman tells the story of a Jewish community that Read more →
Former JCRC director helps investors put their money where their Read more →
By Adam Abrams/JNS.org Some 7,000 Jewish athletes from 80 countries Read more →
By Ben Sales (JTA) – Families that receive free Jewish Read more →
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