Michelle Golan is in the midst of spending a year creating memories, programs, friendships and more for members of the Jewish community of Kharkov Ukraine, where she hopes her impact will be felt.
Jake Levy is prepared for his freshman year at the University of Pennsylvania. Beyond his clothing, his academic supplies and his dorm necessities, he is very clear about his Jewish identity. He declares without hesitation, “I love all things Jewish.”
Entering her sophomore year at Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School, Dana was chosen as council shaliach by Baltimore’s BBYO chapter. The position entails keeping the members connected to their religion and organizing social action and community service opportunities.
A Jewish teen's story on how a trip to Bulgaria familiarized him with the challenge Jews face in Bulgaria. His knowledge of the inability of Bulgarian Jews to express their heritage led him to appreciate his freedom to be able to express his heritage.
A special memorial event, "Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Munich Olympics Tragedy: Remembering David Berger" was held Sunday morning at Mandel JCC's Stonehill Auditorium.