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Jan 19, 2022

“Lion of Judah” founder Norma Wilson was a woman’s philanthropy visionary

Norma Kipnis-Wilson, women’s philanthropy visionary and co-founder of Jewish Federations of North America’s (JFNA) innovative Lion of Judah program, died of lung cancer Wednesday, Dec. 15 in Aventura, Florida. She was 93. 

In 1970, when JFNA’s Jewish Women’s Philanthropy was still …

Jan 19, 2022

The incredible power of newborn stem cells

Recommended #1 by families and OB/GYNs, Cord Blood Registry® (CBR®) is the world’s largest and most experienced newborn stem cell company. As part of our commitment to advancing the clinical applications of newborn stem cells, we have helped over 600 families use their cord blood samples…

Jan 19, 2022

BJ Players are back with “The Bee” on Feb. 5!

In January 2019, B’nai Jacob Players were deep into rehearsals for their upcoming production of the hit Broadway show "The 25th Annual Putnam Country Spelling Bee." Then Covid hit. 

Now, almost three years after the show was canceled indefinitely (just two weeks shy of its April 2019 ope…

Jan 19, 2022

A Time to Come Together

I am not a big fan of winter. The days are short, the temperature is low and it feels like everyone hibernates a bit so we don’t see as many people in social settings.

I am a people person. I draw energy from being around others. Helping to create community has always been a big part of m…

Jan 19, 2022

Jewish Foundation 2022 Scholarship & Grant Opportunities

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS: Scholarships offered are needs-based as well as needs-blind for high school seniors from Jewish households. All applications must be completed online by May 13, 2022. All applications are confidential and anonymously reviewed. Awards range from $500 - $3,000 This is a …

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