Shabbat

Reviving Jewish Identity: The Jewish Youth Pledge Sparks a Cultural Renaissance

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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ATLANTA, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jewish Future Pledge (JFP) proudly unveiled the launch of The Jewish Youth Pledge (JYP), a pioneering effort to strengthen ties between Jewish youth organizations and their alums. This innovative approach, which incorporates self-reflective letters stored in a time capsule, has already captured hearts and minds during its soft launch phase. With the official launch of the Jewish Youth Pledge, JFP's mission is to redefine how Jewish youth and alums connect, and inspiring a renewed dedication to their shared heritage.

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  • ATLANTA, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jewish Future Pledge (JFP) proudly unveiled the launch of The Jewish Youth Pledge (JYP), a pioneering effort to strengthen ties between Jewish youth organizations and their alums.
  • With the official launch of the Jewish Youth Pledge, JFP's mission is to redefine how Jewish youth and alums connect, and inspiring a renewed dedication to their shared heritage.
  • The Jewish Youth Pledge is a pioneering effort to strengthen ties between Jewish youth organizations and their alums.
  • The Jewish Youth Pledge asks Jewish teens and young adults to commit to being active, contributing members of the Jewish community.

Neshama Carlebach Event to be Sponsored by Elie Hirschfeld Foundation

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Monday, March 30, 2020
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NEW YORK, March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Elie Hirschfeld Foundation announces sponsorship of a Kabbalat Shabbat gathering with the Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, featuring music artist Neshama Carlebach.

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  • NEW YORK, March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Elie Hirschfeld Foundation announces sponsorship of a Kabbalat Shabbat gathering with the Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, featuring music artist Neshama Carlebach.
  • The Kabbalat Shabbat event, sponsored by the Elie Hirschfeld Foundation , will be hosted by the Congregation Beit Simchat Torah.
  • Services will be followed by a conversation between Neshama and Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, with songs by Neshama interwoven throughout the talk.
  • He created the Elie Hirschfeld Foundation as a means of expanding his efforts.

CSS Announces Security Shabbat Across the Nation after Jersey City Attacks

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019
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CSS Security Shabbat across the Nation is on Shabbat Chanukah and was designed for Jewish houses of worship and their congregants to pay tribute to and to recognize the volunteers who stand guard each week.

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  • CSS Security Shabbat across the Nation is on Shabbat Chanukah and was designed for Jewish houses of worship and their congregants to pay tribute to and to recognize the volunteers who stand guard each week.
  • CSS Security Shabbat Across the Nation helps raise awareness of the importance of volunteer security on the local and national levels, and provides a method for community members to support the volunteers protecting their synagogues."
  • CSS security teams are selectively trained at the highest level to act, respond and implement security protections at synagogues and at events of the Jewish community.
  • CSS safeguards the community by training volunteers in professional security techniques, providing physical security and raising public awareness about safety issues.

TORCH to Distribute Complementary "Mitzvah Magnets" Ahead of The Shabbat Project International Initiative

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019
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HOUSTON, Nov. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Torah Outreach Resource Center of Houston (TORCH) has embarked upon an innovative, long-term, and ongoing project to provide complimentary gifts to assist the Jewish community in Shabbat observance ahead of The Shabbat Project international initiative taking place November 15-16.

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  • HOUSTON, Nov. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Torah Outreach Resource Center of Houston (TORCH) has embarked upon an innovative, long-term, and ongoing project to provide complimentary gifts to assist the Jewish community in Shabbat observance ahead of The Shabbat Project international initiative taking place November 15-16.
  • Globally, The Shabbat Project will bring together Jews from across the spectrum of religious affiliation and from all corners of the world to celebrate and keep one full Shabbat from November 15-16, 2019.
  • TORCH is looking forward to building upon the momentum and success that will be achieved this weekend with a special, unique gift.
  • Jews, therefore, are not permitted to "manipulate" things on Shabbat or involve themselves in the creation of light via electricity.

Jubilee Ace’s Global Launch Conference Was Successfully Held in Macau

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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On May 29th, the global launch conference of Jubilee Ace was held in Macau.

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  • On May 29th, the global launch conference of Jubilee Ace was held in Macau.
  • Additionally, the management called upon all staff of Jubilee Ace to be united as one while striving to achieve the companys goals in 2019.
  • The management urged the leaders from various departments to observe the four aspects of Jubilee Aces plan.
  • The management enthusiastically congratulated the company on its global launch while expressing sincere gratitude to the attendees.

Messianic Jewish Community Leaders Express Shock at the Pittsburgh Synagogue Massacre

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Wednesday, October 31, 2018
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Messianic Jewish Alliance of America (MJAA), the International Alliance of Messianic Congregations and Synagogues (IAMCS) and the Alliance for Israel Advocacy (AIA), are shocked and appalled by the massacre which occurred at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh this past Shabbat morning.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Messianic Jewish Alliance of America (MJAA), the International Alliance of Messianic Congregations and Synagogues (IAMCS) and the Alliance for Israel Advocacy (AIA), are shocked and appalled by the massacre which occurred at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh this past Shabbat morning.
  • This heinous and despicable act was one of the worst episodes of domestic terror in the history of the United States.
  • In Israel, it is a way of life which our people have learned to endure and overcome.
  • The Jewish people are a diverse and pluralistic people, with a wide range of political and religious views.

Muslim-Jewish Coalition Expresses Outrage at Tragic Murders in Pittsburgh Synagogue

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Sunday, October 28, 2018
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NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council (MJAC) is shocked andoutraged bythe horrendous act of terrorcommitted insidethe Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Muslim-Jewish Advisory Council (MJAC) is shocked andoutraged bythe horrendous act of terrorcommitted insidethe Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Saturday.
  • The attacker, who was apprehended by law enforcement, killed at least eleven peopleand injured six othersduring Shabbat morningprayerservices.
  • "To murder innocent people during a prayer service is a crime beyond imagination," said MJAC Co-Chair Farooq Kathwari.
  • "Our hearts are with the families who lost loved ones at the Tree of Life Synagogue this Shabbat," said MJAC Co-Chair Stanley Bergman.