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Winnipeg CJA exceeds fundraising goal, urges caution for future

Winnipeg’s annual Combined Jewish Appeal (CJA) campaign for 2017-18 exceeded its goal of $5.7 million by $70,000, but, for the year ahead, the community is proceeding with caution, according to Elaine Goldstine, the CEO of the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg and acting CJA campaign director.…

Jewish Federation completes emotional and memorable Israel360 VIP mission

The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, together with Jewish Federations of North America’s National Young Leadership, embarked on the annual, week-long Israel360 VIP mission with 21 dedicated and motivated members of Greater Philadelphia’s Jewish community. Read more.

Special Delivery: Man throws out ceremonial first pitch at Astros game

Evan Levine, part of Jewish Family Service’s Celebration Company, was given the opportunity of a lifetime to throw out the ceremonial first pitch in front of 30,000 fans at Minute Maid Park in Houston. Read more.

Jewish Federation celebrates service, elects new leaders

WEST HARTFORD — Nearly 200 community members and friends of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford gathered to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments, recognize outstanding community service and elect new leaders at the organization’s 73rd annual Meeting, held Wednesday evening, …

An all-female Orthodox ambulance corps gets a film of their own

“93Queen,” Orthodox filmmaker Paula Eiselt’s big-screen debut, documents one woman’s attempt to create an all-female version of Hatzalah with only strictly observant Orthodox members. In a statement, Eiselt explains that over four years of filming, she essentially operates as a one-w…