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Nov 28, 2017, 10:56 PM

Giving Tuesday Roundup: My Favorite Jewish Charities and Why You Should Give to Them

You know that a week is special when half the week has unique, semi-official names. With Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday behind us, we have officially entered into Giving Tuesday. For people still looking to find a Jewish charity to...

Nov 8, 2017, 7:59 PM

Eight Crazy Gifts: Your Hanukkah Gift Guide

The gift-giving season is fast approaching and as Adam Sandler says, “instead of one day of presents, we have eight crazy nights!” Well, now we have a list of eight crazy presents to make gift giving just a little...

Nov 3, 2017, 11:59 PM

How This CEO Uses his ‘Israeli DNA’ to Run a AR/VR Company in New York

Illustrative photo of New York City (photo credit: CC BY-SA Dschwen, Wikimedia Commons)

Lyron Bentovim, CEO of The Glimpse Group, believes being Israeli helps him run his New York-based firm

Oct 2, 2017, 10:10 PM

Taking the ‘Concrete’ Out of ‘Concrete Jungle,’ One Green Roof at a Time

For New Yorkers, the term “concrete jungle” is one they have heard many times. After living in NYC for several years now after moving from South America, I feel as though I finally understand the term, but still only...

Sep 13, 2017, 12:49 AM

Flooded with Chesed after Harvey: Coming Together in Hard Times

These past few weeks have been devastating for both Jews and non-Jews alike living in areas affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, but it’s also a time that’s bringing people together, and bringing out the best in everyone. In...

Jul 31, 2017, 10:12 PM

What Happens When You Bring the Torah out of the Synagogue and to the Happy Hour?

Rabbi Mark Wildes of MJE, the Manhattan Jewish Experience, left law not because he was disenchanted by it. “My father raised me to appreciate law and I saw firsthand from his incredible legal practice and his teaching how an articulate...

Jul 27, 2017, 7:38 PM

Jason Binn’s Lifework In Media, Stemming from His Jewish Roots, Drives his Philanthropy and Ideology

Media Mogul Jason Binn is a Success Because of his Chutzpah Like many great classics, Jason Binn’s media creations could be one for the ages. From his early college roots, he knew he liked media, and graduated with honors from...

Jun 16, 2017, 10:57 AM

Co-Owner of the Gansevoort Hotel Group, Arik Kislin, Honored by New York State Police Chiefs Benevolent Association

Co-owner of the Gansevoort Hotel Group, and successful businessman, Arik Kislin, was honored last week by the New York State Police Chiefs Benevolent Association. Mr. Kislin has been an active supporter of the association for many years, and was recognized...

Jun 8, 2017, 11:17 PM

New York Women in Film & Television Honors Jessica Jones’ Hair, Makeup, and Clothing Designers

Earlier this week, the New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) acknowledged the achievements of designers in the film and television industry. The costume, hair, and makeup design team from Netflix’s Jessica Jones--Sarit Klein, Pamela May, and Stephanie...

Jun 7, 2017, 6:26 AM

J. Greenstein and Co. Auction House and Gallery Set to Auction Jabotinsky ID Card and Other Unique Pieces on June 13th

Since time immemorial, the Jordan river has cut its path through the desert, turning arid rocky soil into prosperous farmland. Today the river acts as a border between Israel and Jordan, but that was far from the goals of...

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Working in NYC politics and from South America, with a passion for those doing great things for the world through philanthropy and featuring their stories.