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Jan 19, 2017, 10:54 PM

Keeping a Jewish Flame Alive on Campus

I had the privilege last month of attending the Hillel International: Global Assembly, which brought 850 Hillel professionals to Orlando, Florida, for three days of networking, training and Jewish learning. It was truly inspiring to spend time with these professionals—many...

Aug 26, 2016, 4:10 AM

Through IAN, Jewish Federations work to defeat BDS

The globally coordinated delegitimization movement, started primarily by groups that do not support Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state, is becoming increasingly sophisticated. Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) supporters are waging an economic, political and cultural battle...

Dec 14, 2015, 3:39 PM

Why I take personally chief rabbi’s criticism of non-Orthodox school visit

In bashing Naftali Bennett's visit to a non-Orthodox Jewish school, Rabbi Lau undermined even his own Jewish values

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Jerry Silverman is president and chief executive officer of the Jewish Federations of North America.