29 April 2024
/ 21 Nisan 5784 (GMT)
Your guide to building connections throughout the global Jewish community.
We are a global community committed to exploring and advocating for every possible avenue to strengthen the bonds that unite the Jews of Israel, United States, and the rest of the world. We seek to provide a platform for Jews of all ages to celebrate their appreciation for the Jewish values, principles, and heritage we all share, to reaffirm the importance of the global Jewish family, and to demonstrate our commitment to strengthening connections among world Jewry.
While we realize the goals we have set for ourselves are ambitious, we are emboldened and inspired by the teachings of Rabbi Tarfon in Pirkei Avot: “It is not incumbent upon you to complete the work, but neither are you at liberty to desist from trying.”
We hope you will join us in proclaiming “hineni” (“here I am”).
Global Jewry is evolving! We are excited to announce our upcoming features launching this year!
We are committed to our website serving as a reliable hub for the latest news and happenings in the Jewish world. We look forward to providing you with all the information, opinions, and commentaries you need to stay current and to help you keep abreast of what others are thinking about the issues that matter most to you.
It is not always easy to find out what is happening in your local Jewish community, much less in other places around the world. Whether you are looking for a Jewish activity or program on your computer, around the corner, or wherever you may be heading for business or pleasure, we want our website to be a source to which you can turn to engage, connect, learn and celebrate with others.
The role Israel plays in Jewish life is ever-evolving any insightful overview of the Jewish homeland involves touching upon her rich history, vibrant culture, and geopolitical significance. Since we believe taking a truly comprehensive approach is the only way to begin to understand the beauty and complexity of Israel, we intend to link our website to a wide variety of institutions and organizations that can help you delve into the diverse and complicated landscape of the Jewish homeland at whatever depth you choose to delve.
Far too little attention is paid to Jewish communities outside of Israel and the United States, people and places who have contributed mightily the Jewish people for millennia. Many of these places and the members of the Jewish family who live there have important and relevant stories to tell, ones from which we can all learn a great deal. Our website will soon be a place you can visit to learn about and, more importantly, connect with Jewish communities all over the world.
The Jews are known as the “People of the Book” for a reason, and any website focused on the bonds that connect all members of the Jewish family must include a section allowing its visitors to explore the richness of texts and literature. Fortunately, there has been a tremendous amount of work done over the past several years digitizing and otherwise making Jewish texts and literature accessible online and we will be linking to those sites in the near future.
The Jewish people have a long and fascinating history and culture, one that has been well-documented in print, in video and in the arts. There are many sources of great information if you know where to look, and we are working on providing links to a wide range of existing websites so you can find what you want to learn whether you are new to the subject or a university professor.
Caring for our planet has always been a key component of Jewish religion and tradition. Long before the challenges of climate change became apparent, the Jewish people believed in protecting nature and preserving it for future generations. There are many Jewish organizations doing important work on environmental issues, and we are looking forward to helping them raise their profile and recruit volunteers.
Another basic tenet of Jewish life is “tikkun okam,” repairing and improving the world. Every single day, members of the Jewish family are serving others, aiding the less fortunate and pursuing social justice for everyone in impressive and important ways. We are excited about the potential of Global Jewry to increase the awareness of those opportunities and to motivate more people to help make the world a better place for everyone. As the great sage Hillel said, “If we are only for ourselves, who are we?”
The Jewish philanthropic community is large, active and very generous. Jewish institutions, organizations and individuals received billions of dollars of support every year, and members of the Jewish family are significant donors to secular causes as well. Of course, there is never enough to meet all the existing needs much less to fund new initiatives. We hope to use our website to make giving as easy as possible. We want to help spread the word about all the important causes worthy of support and grow the overall amount of Jewish charitable giving each year.
Global Jewry is evolving! We are excited to announce our upcoming features launching this year.
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The recent outbreak of anti-Israel and antisemitic violence on university campuses in the US is frustrating, disturbing, and alarming.
What many of us hoped would be a week filled with the observance of Passover and introspection has been hijacked by those determined to demonstrate their antipathy for Israel and the Jewish people in the most confrontational of ways.
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Embracing Personal Growth During the Omer | Global Jewry
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The recent outbreak of anti-Israel and antisemitic violence on university campuses in the US is frustrating, disturbing, and alarming. What many of us hoped would be a week filled with...From the observance of Shabbat to the celebration of holidays like Passover and Yom Kippur, Judaism encompasses a diverse array of rituals and customs that have evolved over millennia while remaining deeply rooted in ancient tradition.
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Jewish Resources | Global Jewry
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At the core of Global Jewry’s mission is the imperative to expand outreach and amplify the messages of our partner organizations.Don't miss the wonderful Passover resources from our amazing Partners! ⬇ ... See MoreSee Less
Happy Pesach!
As we gather to celebrate the joyous festival of Passover, we also hold in our hearts the ongoing situation in Israel. Despite the challenges, our bonds as a global Jewish community remain strong, and our commitment to unity and resilience is unwavering.
In the spirit of Passover, we'd like to enrich your Passover experience by sharing valuable resources from our Partners:
- "9 Things You Didn’t Know About Passover" from MyJewishLearning.com: www.myjewishlearning.com/article/9-things-know-passover/
- Passover Resources from Keshet: www.keshetonline.org/passover/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiYOxBhC5ARIsAIvdH52lwduLcdxuPeppN5jgSjR...
- "Modern Day Plagues" list from the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism: rac.org/blog/modern-day-plagues-of-injustice-and-inequality
- "The Voices of BBYO" Haggadah from BBYO: thebbyoshop.itemorder.com/shop/product/39585306/
- "5 Ways To Engage Kids in Social Justice this Passover" from American Jewish World Service - AJWS: ajws.org/blog/5-ways-to-engage-kids-in-social-justice-this-passover/
- ReOrdered Global Passover Toolkit by JDC: www.jdc.org/passover/
- Pesach Resources from JOFA: www.jofa.org/pesach-resources/
- 5784 Pesah Reader by Hadar: www.hadar.org/torah-tefillah/holiday-readers
- Vegan Seder Guide by Shamayim: Jewish Animal Advocacy: shamayim.us/2023/03/14/veganpassover/
- Create your own Haggadah with customizable templates from Recustom: www.haggadot.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwiYOxBhC5ARIsAIvdH516Fk6RW-6BkmX7AyC7IakFkcZS_KukVDdf0kBc6Fm8grjA5...
- Jewish Future Promise conversation cards for meaningful discussions: jewishfuturepromise.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JFP-Passover-Conversation-Cards.pdf
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Passover will be here soon, but in addition to Passover, April 22nd happens to be Earth Day. From the Garden of Eden onwards, our tradition teaches us to be guardians of the Earth and the miraculous forms of life it sustains.
Two of our Advisors, Rabbi Jonathan Wittenburg and Rafi Addlestone, hope many of us will take the opportunity to consider a new kind of freedom: liberating future generations from the climate and nature crisis.
Click below for more about their involvement in Global Jewry and their invitation to create a proposed community of practice. ... See MoreSee Less
Working Together for a Sustainable Jewish Future - Guest Contributors | Global Jewry
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Today is the 81st anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, one of the many battles for freedom waged by the Jewish people over the millenia. We remember those who perished...The imperative to remember is a significant element of the Passover holiday, and part of its tradition and rituals. In “And You Shall Tell Your Children,” through the photos, the artifacts, and the personal testimonies, our Partners from Yad Vashem: World Holocaust Center, Jerusalem explore and remember some of the ways Passover was observed throughout Europe before the Holocaust, during the Holocaust years, and in the displaced persons camps and children’s homes following the war.
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"And You Shall Tell Your Children"
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Marking the Holiday of Passover Before, During and After the Holocaust