Heroes walk among us: This year’s JFNA General Assembly
By: Daniel Rosen On Sunday, major Jewish organizations and communities from across North America gathered for the “Stand Together” rally, an event designed to inspire unity and engagement in the face of rising challenges. The rally marked the opening of this year’s Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly, an annual conference that brings together Jewish leaders […]
Magen David Adom: Israel’s Lifesaving Shield
By: Aaron Herman This past week, the Jewish Federations of North America hosted their annual General Assembly. The event featured a networking lounge where remarkable organizations showcased their essential work. One standout was Magen David Adom (MDA), Israel’s national emergency medical, disaster response, ambulance, and blood bank service. MDA, known in Hebrew as מד״א or […]
Agatha All Along and Bar Mitzvah
As I was watching Disney’s Agatha All Along with my family, we were hit with something truly unexpected—a bar mitzvah scene. My son, eyes wide, turned to me and said, “That gives me so much pride.” I almost spit out my soda. Pride? From a Marvel show about a witch trying to get her powers […]
Art as a Witness to Tragedy
By: Aaron Herman The experience of viewing Zoya Cherkassky’s art is nothing short of transformative. Each image transports you to the harrowing scenes of October 7th, capturing emotions that words cannot fully convey. Her work brings the tragedy into sharp relief, making the viewer feel as if they are part of that terrible day and […]
Best Gifts Under $25
By: Aaron Herman Looking for the perfect gift that won’t break the bank? This video highlights some fantastic options, all under $25, making it easier than ever to find unique, affordable presents. Whether you’re shopping for a tech enthusiast, a gadget lover, or just someone who enjoys cool and practical items, these picks are sure […]
Whisky Jewbilee
Whisky Jewbilee now in in 7th year has provided whisky enthusiasts an incredible event last week. The Wandering Que & Ari White provided guests with delicious food and incredible experience. We spoke with Joshua Hatton President & CEO, Whisky Jewbilee about the evolution of Whisky Jewbilee. #WhiskyJewbilee #Whisky #NYCEVENT
New Dimensions in Testimony: EDTEC and Holocaust Education
We had the opportunity to experience the New Dimensions in Testimony exhibit at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in NYC. Utilizing 360fly. We did a dynamic interview with a “virtual” holocaust survivor Pinchas Gutter. New Dimensions in Testimony (NDT) is a collection of interactive biographies from USC Shoah Foundation that enable people to have conversations […]
Building Effective Organzations
We had the opportunity to attend the Advancing Jewish Professionals of New York City Presents:Are Jewish Organizations Great Places to Work? at UJA-Federation of New York. In March 2014, Leading Edge: Alliance for Excellence in Jewish Leadership released a study exploring the pipeline for the next generation of leaders for Jewish non-profit organization. From LeadingEdge.org: […]
CE WEEK NYC 2016- NODA
Spoke with Angela Hwang about ZUS Smart Car Charger and Car Locator from nonda is a multi-function device that allows you to power two USB accessories simultaneously. This charger conveniently connects to your car’s 12V power socket and is equipped with two illuminated USB ports. The ZUS app for Android and iOS allows the charger […]
The Wandering Que- Kosher BBQ Renaissance
Voted BRISKET KING OF NYC in 2016 – The Wandering Que has been leading the Kosher BBQ Renaissance since their first BBQ Pop-up years ago in the Riverdale – The Bronx – NY. They have traveled the Tri-State and country offering their award winning Kosher Texas at street and music festivals as well as through […]