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The Marcus Foundation is investing millions in Jewish adult education through its first major national grant to Chabad's learning program. The groundbreaking partnership nearly doubled fundraising at this year's leadership summit.
The Marcus Foundation donated $3.8 million to the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute, marking its first major national grant to Chabad. The gift will help expand adult Jewish education across 2,000 communities in 11 languages.
A new community center on Thailand's Koh Phangan offers Israeli travelers a secular alternative to religious outreach, featuring philosophy workshops, yoga, and Thai cooking classes. The Secular House aims to strengthen non-religious Jewish identity for the thousands of Israelis who visit the popular island each year.
A packed room in Springfield, Illinois, fell silent as 80-year-old Holocaust survivor Erika Schwartz shared her family's story of loss and resilience. Born in Nazi-occupied Hungary in 1944, she and her mother were the only survivors from her mother's entire family.
Laszlo Selly, who survived the Holocaust as a child, will share his powerful testimony of resilience at a free community event on January 27. The evening of remembrance offers a rare chance to hear firsthand about survival, strength, and the lessons history holds for today.
A Tanzanian writer's late-night internet browsing led to a stunning discovery: his homeland was once home to a thriving Jewish community dating back over a century. The forgotten story reveals a remarkable chapter of resilience and peaceful coexistence in East Africa.
Hasidic communities in Brooklyn are using AI in surprisingly positive ways. While some restrict access, others are creating custom AI tools to deepen religious education and preserve traditions.