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Shabbat Shalom and welcome to the inaugural issue of Federation CJA 360 – your weekly roundup of Jewish news from around the world. In each edition, you’ll find articles of interest, as well as upcoming Federation CJA events, job postings at Federation CJA and its affiliated agencies, and more.
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Israeli skater performs flawless “Hava Nagila” routine
Ukrainian-born Alexei Bychenko’s routine put him in second for Men’s Figure Skating
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Source: Forward
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Federation CJA video wins award
2017 Campaign video, “Because of you,” wins Platinum at the AVA Digital Awards. Thank you Eclipse productions!
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Source: Federation CJA
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The March of the Living Will Continue to March
Since its passing, many voices have been raised in opposition to the Polish government’s recent bill regulating Holocaust speech.
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Source: International March of the Living
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Researchers undertaking massive survey of Canadian Jewry
A landmark study of Canadian Jewry is underway to explore topics such as Jewish identity, religious practice, experience with discrimination and feelings toward Israel.
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Source: The Canadian Jewish News
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Des chercheurs israéliens déchiffrent un parchemin de la mer Morte
Des chercheurs israéliens ont reconstitué et déchiffré l’un des deux manuscrits des rouleaux de la mer Morte, qui n’avaient jamais été interprétés, plus d’un demi-siècle après leur découverte.
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Source: Le Journal de Montreal
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Brazil’s Jewish history celebrated at Rio Carnival
Samba school’s parade tells the story of Portuguese Jewish refugees who established the first synagogue in the New World.
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Source: Jewish Telegraphic Agency
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February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). Last year, Federation CJA supported 5,475 individuals with disabilities and their families through 23 programs!
To know more about your impact, click here.
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