Venezuela Earthquake: New Developments & How You Can Help

Venezuela Earthquake Update

More than a week after two devastating earthquakes — measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 — struck northern Venezuela within seconds of each other, the scale of the tragedy continues to grow. More than 2,200 people have died, over 11,000 have been injured and an esti…

New analysis: Small Jewish communities face unique hurdles, need investment

Jews in small communities seek the same opportunities for Jewish connection and safety as Jews in larger communities, but they face greater geographic, structural, and institutional barriers to achieving them, according to a new analysis by Jewish Federations of North America. The findings h…

Venezuela Earthquake: Latest Update and How You Can Help

On Wednesday evening, two powerful earthquakes measuring magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck northern Venezuela less than a minute apart, causing widespread destruction. Search-and-rescue operations continue as emergency crews race to locate survivors trapped beneath collapsed buildings. Tragicall…

W&M Hillel: Success in Engagement

William & Mary has had a Hillel on campus for more than 60 years. Yet, 10 years ago there were only about 20–30 Jewish students attending programs annually. Meetings were held mainly in classrooms, and Entenmann’s and Krispy Kreme donuts was the fanciest kosher food offered.

Eight years aft…

Tool's For Today's Classrooms: Tidewater Inclusive Educator's Conference

Tuesday, July 21 – Wednesday, July 22

As the school year winds down, many educators are already looking ahead, reflecting on what to maintain and what to change for the next year. In today’s classrooms, that reflection often includes navigating difficult conversations, addressing bias, and …