Rabbi appointed to serve in Illinois legislature

A rabbi has been elected to the Illinois state legislature. Read more.

Aly Raisman says she represents Americans and Jews when she performs

At the International Lion of Judah Conference this week, gymnast Aly Raisman describes how winning a gold medal to a routine set to the tune of "Hava Nagila" had an impact on Jews around the world. Read more.

Trudeau blasts BDS movement as anti-Semitic

The Canadian Prime Minister calls BDS contrary to "Canadian values." Read more.

Bat mitzvah girl debuts new way for the blind to do an ancient tradition

A blind girl in Washington, D.C., inspires new software to help visually impaired Jews read from the Torah. Read more.

Violinists break down barriers in the western Galilee

Jewish and Arab violinists learn from their American counterparts as part of Federation partner The Jewish Agency for Israel's Partnership2Gether program. Read more.