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Mar 10, 2015

IACT Expands, Bringing Inspiration and Engagement to Campuses Nationwide

The free, 10-day Taglit-Birthright Israel trip is a time-tested way to turn up the volume on young people’s relationship with Judaism, Israel and their heritage. But after they return home, what’s keeping them connected?

CJP’s IACT (Inspired, Active, Committed, and Transformed) initia…

Feb 24, 2015

Barry's Guide to a Meaningful Purim

The miracle of Purim really requires individual courage and love for the Jewish people, as well as a communal response. And we are truly those who live in the “royal house,” one of the wealthiest and most successful Jewish communities in this blessed country, and it is we who are cal…

Feb 16, 2015

Statement on Terrorism in Copenhagen

We are horrified and sickened to learn of yet another terrorist attack on Jews and Jewish life in Europe, this time in Copenhagen, Denmark.

This attack, which bore a striking similarity to the terrorist rampage in Paris last month, was committed by a terrorist who was determined to kill as…

Feb 11, 2015

Media Fairness and Israel: The Biggest Fails and How You Can Create Change

According to Joe Hyams, CEO of HonestReporting.com, a media watchdog website that protects Israel from media bias, online news reporting has turned into the Wild Wild West. Anyone can create a news video or write an article, and there’s no rating system to regulate these sources. However, …

Feb 9, 2015

An Internship that Really Works

“The first day, I was invited to a staff meeting and I barely spoke—but that was the last time. After that, I felt like an integrated part of the office,” remembers Rachel Neckes, who interned at Yad Chessed as part of the summer 2014 JVS/CJP Emerging Jewish Leaders Internship.

The in…