Ruth Messinger, president of American Jewish World Service (AJWS), is fasting this week to protest cuts to the U.S.’s humanitarian aid budget being voted on in Congress.
Freedom Shabbat is an opportunity for Jews all over the world to come together at one time and voice their call for an end to slavery, and their desire for freedom worldwide so inherent to the Jewish heart.
Sort of a slow week for good Jewish wedding announcements. Team Jewish didn’t nail the top spot in the Times announcements, but did get a few choice nuggets.
