Yachad: Fostering Unity in an Increasingly Divisive Environment Just like the message of the Purim story in which the Jewish people were saved and “their sorrow turned to joy and their mourning to happiness,” recent Purim programs run by the
Ohr Torah Stone is lighting the way! Together for candle lighting – together in building community! The seventh night has arrived, soon all of the candles will burn together brightly as one strong light – the perfect symbol for Ohr
Taking Ownership: Empowering Secular Israelis to Reclaim and Cherish Jewish Heritage During the Hebrew month of Iyar, tens of thousands of Israelis participated in Yachad activities designed to foster a sense of togetherness, strengthen Jewish connections and empower people to
We Remember and Never Forget In preparation for Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Jewish Cultural Coordinators of OTS’s Yachad-Jewish Identity Program organized “Zikaron BaSalon” (literally, “Remembrance in the Living Room”) meetings in private homes and community centers throughout Israel, giving youth
A Night to Remember: Yachad Makes Pesach Meaningful for Thousands of Israelis “Diaspora Jews who are not religious are generally much more connected to Jewish tradition and to a Jewish community than secular Jews in Israel are,” laments Alita Mor,
Jewish Cultural Coordinators from OTS’s Yachad Program for Jewish Identity started planning a variety of Pesach activities the minute that Purim ended – and their hard work bore fruit as dozens of matza baking sessions, model seders, classes and exciting
Tens of thousands of Israelis flock to festive, experiential Purim celebrations Purim is a holiday that all Israeli Jews look forward to; it’s fun and festive for adults and children alike. However, many secular Israeli Jews don’t feel comfortable in
Israelis of all ages, affiliations and backgrounds were brought together by OTS’s Yachad Program for Jewish Identity to gather and box up crucially-needed basic necessities for Ukrainian refugees. Yachad aims to build strong and cohesive Jewish communities across Israel that
Organizations to host Purim parties at over 500 locations around Israel ‘Megilla in the communities’ initiative brings Purim celebrations to over 550 locations. Arutz Sheva Staff | 10.3. 2022 After two years of celebrating Purim under the shadow of the
Over the course of the long summer vacation, many parents seek fun activities and attractions for their children. Our Yachad Program for Jewish Identity coordinators offer exciting trips and appearling events that attract families while simultaneously strengthening their connection with
This week, a Kabbalat Shabbat was held for teenagers in Acre, enabling them to take part in the unifying communal journey through songs and commemorative tradition within their community. The activity was organized by the coordinator of the Yachad Program
This week, coordinators from Ohr Torah Stone’s Yachad Program for Jewish Identity ran model seders under the banner “A Journey into the Haggadah” for Israelis all over the country – from the southern tip of Eilat and all the way
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