Bess Myerson, first and only Jewish Miss America, dies at age 90
Celebrating the life of Bess Myerson, the first — and only — Jewish Miss America. Read more.
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Unique senior housing underway in Cherry Hill
Multifamily developer Pennrose Properties and the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey kicked off construction of a novel combination community for seniors and developmentally disabled adults to be called The Commons at Springdale in Cherry Hill, NJ. Read more.
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.