Posts Tagged: Russian American Jewish experience
Former U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey Joins Protest Against Metropolitan Opera Over Klinghoffer Play
Former United States Attorney General Michael Mukasey added his name to a long list of speakers and activist groups who will protest the Metropolitan Opera's...
Brooklyn’s Ukrainian Jewish Ex-Pats Gather to Pray for Peace
Members of Brooklyn's Ukrainian Jewish community gathered on Sunday to express support for their families and compatriots enduring violent protests in their home country,...
“ŽAmerican Jewish Establishment Must Do More to Embrace Russian Jews
I spent the weekend at a Russian-Jewish Shabbaton on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and was reminded of just how different Russian-American Jews are...
What is Leadership?
Over the next few weeks, a slew of different Jewish organizations are hosting dinners honoring leaders of the community. This very publication, The Algemeiner is...
Non-Profits and Kids
I am blessed to sit on a number of non-profit boards but no charity work is as rewarding as those which help children. Whether it...
RAJE or Kars4Kids: Pick a Charity and Support It
One of the greatest things any one can do in life is give charity, and every person, regardless of his means or financial situation should...
Random Musings: Israeli Elections, Rand Paul, and Charities Hurt by Sandy
Some random thoughts on a cold New York night in January: With the Israeli elections a little over a week away, there is a deafening silence...
Jewish Youth Groups Volunteer Assistance in Sandy’s Aftermath
While many neighborhoods in New York are still struggling to regroup after Sandy, several Jewish volunteer organizations have taken it upon themselves to do what...
